WHAT IS BOULDER PLANET'S ROUTE SETTING
- Ben Toh
- Jul 12, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 21, 2024
Grades, Style and Philosophy
At Boulder Planet, we believe that climbing is a full-body sport that uses brawn and brains. Therefore, we seek to break the notion that you need to be strong or light to climb our boulder problems.
These beliefs guide our boulder problems grading, style and setting philosophy.
Grades
At Boulder Planet, we grade our boulder problems from 1 to 12; there are also wildcard boulder problems.
The reason we grade from 1 to 12 is to bridge the gaps between the V-scale grades and allow for more gradual progression. Outdoors, the gaps between a V5 to a V6 can be immense. Also, outdoor grading is very subjective, depending on the location and country. Therefore, we have a scale from 1 to 12 that allows us to keep our grading more consistent.
We graded the boulder problems on the competition wall according to competition categories – Novice, Intermediate and Open. We hope to set at World Cup levels in the future, too.
Lastly, wild card grading tries to dissuade the grade-chasing mentality, hoping that you will enjoy the boulder for what it is. Most importantly, stop any self-limitation; JUST TRY!
Style
We designed the walls at Boulder Planet to be gentle to emphasize skills and movement. Some boulder problems will feel harder the more you pull on them!
A famous setter once mentioned – If climbing is about who pulls the hardest, you might as well set campus routes for everything.
As such, we set our boulders to emphasize flexibility, mobility and technique. Of course, you'll need some strength. If you can only do one pull up (or even none), climbing up to Grade 5 should be no issue at all.
Philosophy
As the head setter of Boulder Planet, Hilman's route setting philosophy is to set in a way that "help climbers move better". That is why every boulder set at Boulder Planet is intentional and educational so that you can learn.
Our attention to consistency ensures that boulder grading increases gradually and tests you in varied techniques, including – dyno, balance, footwork and especially tension. As a result, you will note that you are getting a full workout on your core and legs, not just your upper body.
Most importantly, we set in the hope that you will enjoy the boulders. So apart from the fundamental setting ethos like avoiding nasty (sharp) holds and dangerous endings, we set so you will relish the boulders, even if you cannot complete them. And to "fail" with a smile.
There is more to learn in our route setting journey, and we invite you to join us as we fall and as we triumph, but always with a smile.
I went to Boulder Planet and I saw the different grades ; the grading system. I couldn't quite get which level were the numbers, so I expect there to be real grades next to the numbers, for me to understand clearly what they mean and choose a level (a number) that I know will be a good route for me. It is not clear which number is which level, it can be a 7a as well as a 6b, which is a very large difference. Also, I would like to know what the number 7 is as a real level.
I really liked how the article explains what route setting at Boulder Planet is all about and why it matters for climbers by showing that problems are designed to make you think and move better rather than just pull hard on holds. I remember one late evening trying to balance climbing practice with Biology exam help services during a packed semester which made me appreciate how much planning and care goes into every set of moves and holds. Reading this made me more aware that good route setting can make climbing more fun and educational, and now I enjoy each climb more because I understand the thought behind it.
I really liked how the article explains what route setting at Boulder Planet is all about and why it matters for climbers, showing that problems are made to help you enjoy climbing and learn techniques, not just pull hard on holds. I remember juggling a long climb with homework and online course services late one night, which made me think more about how much training and design goes into every wall and move here. It makes me enjoy each climb more and see the art in how problems are built.
I really liked how the article breaks down what route setting is and why it matters for climbers, showing that good routes are made to help you learn skills and have fun with movement, not just test strength at every turn. I once jammed on a tricky wall while juggling classes and Java assignment writing services during a busy week, and it made me appreciate how much thought goes into setting climbs that feel fair and fun. It made me think that understanding how routes are set can help anyone enjoy climbing more.
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