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Amount of Time to advance one V level?

Mark E Dixon · · Possunt, nec posse videntur · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 974
jamesldavis1 wrote:If someone, just say a generic, relatively athletic young guy, was starting, and could climb V1, what do you think is the time needed to progress to the next level, e.g. every 6 months you should be climbing one grade higher, or every 4 months? p.s. please hold the sarcasm, it's played out on this forum, and not that amusing.
It takes one V-year to advance one V-grade.

The length of the V-year is described by the General Theory of Climbing Relativity. Year length increases as an exponential function of the V-number. It is also proportional to a constant which is unique for each climber and which varies unpredictably over time.

Reputable gyms cover this during orientation. Are you sure your trainers are properly certified?
They also seem to have forgotten to mention the part about not taking yourself too seriously.
Jon Frisby · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2013 · Points: 270
Ian G. wrote: Progression in climbing follows a logistic growth curve. Some individuals will have a greater horizontal asymptotic value for their ultimate ability level than others. YMMV.
Hey Ian, do you know whether folks with lower genetic potential (let's use V grades) progress at the same rate as those with higher potentials, or if the worse climber will get close to his ceiling fast while the other will continue to improve substantially years down the line.
i.e.
Climber A has a V8 genetic potential
Climber B has a V12 genetic potential
Does A hit V4 about the same time as B hits V6 or will A hit V5 when B hits V6, yet start to slow down their rate of progression as the years go?
ian cutrona · · Irvine, CA · Joined May 2015 · Points: 15

I think some people will progress quicker than others. I think most people will start off about the same up to V3. from there some people will progress faster than others. some people are just built for climbing. same thing with people who are good artists, talented musicians, etc. on average though people should expect to take several months to go up a grade. and even then, that's with a lot of work.

ian cutrona · · Irvine, CA · Joined May 2015 · Points: 15

I think some people will progress quicker than others. I think most people will start off about the same up to V3. from there some people will progress faster than others. some people are just built for climbing. same thing with people who are good artists, talented musicians, etc. on average though people should expect to take several months to go up a grade. and even then, that's with a lot of work.

Walter Galli · · Las vegas · Joined Sep 2015 · Points: 2,247
James Willis wrote:Since you asked for us to save the sarcasm, there is no answer, it varies by person and the grade, as well as how you define being able to climb a certain grade.
There is nothing more to say, we can't predict the future,,, my boy...
Evan Lissav · · Nashua, NH · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 220

I didnt have time to read every comment.. as it hurts my head some times ;P
But if you, like me are still climbing under V5 just have fun. Dont count the grades. Dont go out only looking to summit V5s.. You'll gain more doing 5 V3's in a day rather than working on a single V5.

But dont get me wrong it's fun to have a project or goal. A problem thats at your MAX and ONE DAY you'll be able to top it out =]

Hope this helps. Climb for fun not grades.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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