Also, two rocks of same grade at different altitude levels can have two different difficulty levels. Professionals world over have also used different grading systems and sometimes it become quite difficult to rationalize them. Most of the experts in India prefer UIAA grading which starts at 1 for the easiest rocks to 11 for the toughest ones. Corresponding grades of YDS are also widely used beginning from Grade 5.2 to 5.15. A different set of grading is accepted for aid climbing due to changes in the methods of climbing and associated process.
All placements are rock solid and easy.
Many placements are difficult, but there is the occasional bomber piece. There are several placements in a row that will hold nothing more than body weight. This should be kept in mind that there can as much types interpretations for this rating as much there are climbers Physical Requirements Physical requirements for rock climbing can differ from person to person. In fact, it is your state of mind that decides your physical capabilities more than anything else. Increasing levels of difficulty may require greater level of physical fitness and greater flexibility in your body than under a lesser difficulty level.