Climbing gym · Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Camp5 Paradigm grades, explained
On level 7 of Paradigm Mall on Jalan Skudai, Johor Bahru; it opened in 2017. Camp5 lists about 2,000 m² of space with walls up to 15 m, auto-belays and bouldering (about 1,850 m² of wall, 450 m² of it bouldering), plus an 'ABC' wall for a quick first climb.
Bouldering grades
Each boulder is tagged with one of eight colours. Each colour covers a band of about three V-grades, and neighbouring colours overlap, as drawn on Camp5's 'Boulder Grades' chart. The exact grade of each climb is listed on TheRouteList (QR code on the wall).
| Level | V-scale | ≈ Font |
|---|---|---|
| Pink | VB–V1 | 3–5B |
| Blue (light blue) | V0–V2 | 4B–5C |
| Yellow | V1–V3 | 5A–6A+ |
| Orange | V2–V4 | 5B–6B+ |
| Green | V3–V5 | 5C+–6C+ |
| Purple | V4–V6 | 6A+–7A |
| Red | V5–V7 | 6C–7B |
| BlackThe chart's top label is V8+, so Black runs on from there. | V6–V8 | 6C+–7B+ |
Rope climbing grades
Top-rope and lead routes use the same eight colour tags, each covering a band of French sport grades with overlaps, per Camp5's 'Rope Grades' chart. Camp5 says it uses the French system for roped routes.
| Level | French | ≈ YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Pink | 5a–5c | 5.8–5.10a |
| Blue (light blue) | 5c–6a | 5.9–5.10a |
| Yellow | 6a–6b | 5.10a–5.10c |
| Orange | 6b–6c | 5.10c–b |
| Green | 6c–7a | 5.11a–d |
| Purple | 7a–7b | 5.11c–5.12b |
| Red | 7b–7c | 5.12b–5.12d |
| BlackThe chart's top label is 8a+, so Black runs on from there. | 7c–8a+ | 5.12d–5.13c |
Camp5 grades the same way at all 6 of its gyms. All Camp5 gyms and grades
From the gym's own grading guide. Gyms reset and regrade often, and grades vary between setters, so treat this as a guide and check the boards when you visit.
Visiting Camp5 Paradigm
- Address
- 7F-08, Level 7, Paradigm Mall, Jalan Skudai, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor, MalaysiaGoogle MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Booking
- Walk in: no booking neededNo booking needed for registered climbers: register online (free) before your first visit. Newcomers without climbing experience need a guided Try Climbing or Try Bouldering session or a course, or can enter as a member's guest.
- Prices
Kids aged 0–4 enter free. Adult 18+, Junior 13–17, Youth 5–12. The 30-day unlimited pass for this gym is 268 for adults (multi-gym 308). Monthly multi-gym subscription is 268.All prices on the gym's siteDay pass · adultAges 18+. Peak rate. MYR 56 Day pass · youthJunior, ages 13–17. MYR 40 Day pass · childYouth, ages 5–12; must be accompanied by an experienced adult climber. MYR 20 Off-peak entry · adultCheck-in before 16:00 on weekdays, not public holidays; you can keep climbing after 16:00. Buy at the check-in counter. MYR 42 10-visit pass · adultValid 1 year from first use, shareable, usable at any Camp5 outlet at the same pass rate. MYR 480 Monthly · adultMonthly auto-billing subscription for this gym only, bought online via the Member Portal; no startup fee, no minimum term. MYR 228 Shoe hire MYR 7 Harness hire MYR 5 - Opening hours
Hours are subject to change; the gym points to its Facebook page for changes and temporary closures.Hours on the gym's siteMon–Fri 12:00–22:00 Sat–Sun 10:00–20:00 Public holidays 10:00–20:00 - First visit
- What to know before your first visit
- Phone
- +60 12 205 6119
- paradigm@camp5.com
Hours and prices from the gym's own website, checked 3 October 2026. They change, so check before you go.
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Questions
- What V-scale grade is Pink at Camp5 Paradigm?
- Pink at Camp5 Paradigm is VB–V1, about 3–5B in Font.
- What V-scale grade is Blue (light blue) at Camp5 Paradigm?
- Blue (light blue) at Camp5 Paradigm is V0–V2, about 4B–5C in Font.
- What V-scale grade is Yellow at Camp5 Paradigm?
- Yellow at Camp5 Paradigm is V1–V3, about 5A–6A+ in Font.
- What V-scale grade is Orange at Camp5 Paradigm?
- Orange at Camp5 Paradigm is V2–V4, about 5B–6B+ in Font.
- What V-scale grade is Green at Camp5 Paradigm?
- Green at Camp5 Paradigm is V3–V5, about 5C+–6C+ in Font.
- What V-scale grade is Purple at Camp5 Paradigm?
- Purple at Camp5 Paradigm is V4–V6, about 6A+–7A in Font.
Other Camp5 gyms
More gyms in Malaysia
Sources
- Camp5: Paradigm outlet page (opened 2017, address, hours)
- Camp5: home page (six locations, colour scale system)
- Camp5: Routesetting (colour-tag charts)
- Camp5: First time here (registration, skill levels)
- Camp5: Boulder grades colour tag chart (image, uploaded 2022-10)
- Camp5: Rope grades colour tag chart (image, uploaded 2022-10)
Checked 3 October 2026. Gear Loop isn't affiliated with Camp5 Paradigm.