Bouldering Guides
From your first V4 to elite V8 territory
Many climbers at this level can send V3s consistently, but find V4 feels like a completely different challenge.
Read the guideMany climbers who can flash most V4s find that V5 moves feel impossible.
Read the guideClimbers who can flash V5s often find V6 involves a different level of precision and sustained power.
Read the guideMany climbers plateau at V6 for months or even a year.
Read the guideV8 is where the casual plateau ends and elite territory begins.
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