Grades - do they really matter, what do they mean and which system is the best? For sport climbing, whether on-sighting or redpointing the French System is the most widely adopted but it's worth knowing how the numbers translate from one country to another.
Grading in sport climbing
Steve McClure
Steve is a professional climber and coach with a lifetime's experience under his belt. He is undoubtedly one of the best rock climbers in the world and has pioneered the hardest climbs in the UK including 'Overshadow' (9a+) and 'Mutation'. His climbing takes him around the world and, when back in the UK, is available for coaching -
see his website for more details.
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