Rock climbing rating system:
What is Rock Climbing?
Rock is a sport in where a climber has to solve climbing a mountain or a large rock given a certain route. Originaly an outdoor sport it has gained massive popularity with indoor gyms. Many versions of rock climbing have been invented to provide a challenge to all kinds of athletes.
Types of Rock Climbing
- Bouldering
- Top Rope Climbing
- Lead climbing
Alternate Forms of Climbing
Even with the basic three types of rock climbing that offer their own unique challenge. There are also diffrent variations on soloing routes which is never recomended as it put yor own life at risk.
- Free Solo
- Deep Water Solo
- Crack Climbing
The Rock Climbing Rating System
The rock climbing rating system is an opinion based rating system that is designed to give climbers a general idea of the difficulty of a route. There are two rating systems for top rope climbing being the Yosemite Decimal System and the French System. it is advised that you do not try to push yourself on a rating that is way above your performance level. The more difficult routes puts more strain on your body especially your tendons. This could lead to permanent damage.
