going abroad and don't know the system?...

Post by **meetVA** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 1:45 pm

just a link to a comparision chart of different grading systems.

is it true the french don't bother until 5.9 and that the brits stop at 5.13c?

http://www.climb.co.nz/References/Grade ... Grades.htm

Post by **alien2** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 2:16 pm

I don't know anything about going abroad but study a broad is a different story.

Post by **meetVA** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 2:21 pm

too bad you only get to study and not actually practice.

Post by **Toad** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 2:48 pm

I thought it was doing a broad.

Post by **John E** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 3:31 pm

Where are you going?

Post by **lordjim_2001** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 3:35 pm

VA's dreaming of NZ like a lot of folks on here.

Post by **kneebar** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 7:01 pm

meetVA, You going to NZ and didn't tell me.....I'm crushed

Post by **neuroshock** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 7:26 pm

here's a chart with more info (and more accurate UK grading)
http://www.alpinist.com/grades/

Post by **meetVA** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 8:07 pm

ken, baby, i promised that i would only tell you such news in person. so next time i see you i'll give you a full run down of the year long trip.

and toad, when you do get a lady to come within 10 feet of your wartiness let me know, i'd like photographic evidence. someone looking for a prince?

Post by **John E** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 10:15 pm

Here's a comparison chart: http://www.coolcountry.net/climbing_grades.html

Do you do any mountaineering? I've always wanted to go to NZ and climb Mt. Cook.