How does the BMC traditional grading system work? Niall Grimes takes a look.
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Grades, grades, grades. In some way they are the most tedious thing in climbing, while at the same time, they are also the second most tedious thing in climbing. As a celebration of their primary role in the world of climbing, this year’s Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF) hosted its much publicised BMC sponsored Great Grade Debate.
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Apparently the sales of ropes have dropped off significantly from Peak District climbing shops, while at the same time, sales staff note that more and more bigger bouldering mats are being sold, and Sheffield Accident and Emergency wards have never had it so good in terms of knackered ankles.
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