E103: Sean Bailey - Cutting edge climbing, comps and grading
The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast
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Evolution of Climbing Grades and Grading Dynamics
Exploring the shift from V16 to V17 climbs, the chapter analyzes how media attention and career potential influence grading in climbing. Discussions touch on the complexities of downgrading, ego, and conflicts within the climbing community, proposing a more relational grading system for climbs. The chapter also delves into the challenges of creating a universal grading system and the nuances of grading in bouldering and sport climbing.
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