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Nick Draper1, Tabitha Dickson, Gavin Blackwell

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Self-reported rock climbing grades accurately reflect a climber's ability. This study found no significant difference between assessed and self-reported on-sight lead ascent grades in competitive climbers.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Climbing Performance Analysis

Background:

  • Climbing ability is typically measured by self-reported best ascents using various grading systems.
  • Self-reporting is the most common method for obtaining climbing performance data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the validity and accuracy of self-reported climbing grades.
  • To compare self-reported on-sight lead ascent grades with assessed grades.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-nine competitive climbers reported their best on-sight lead ascent grade (Aus/NZ).
  • Participants then completed a specially designed indoor route under on-sight conditions to determine an assessed grade.
  • The assessed grade was determined by the distance achieved on a route of increasing difficulty.

Main Results:

  • The mean self-reported grade was 22.6 (±3.4), and the mean assessed grade was 22.0 (±3.0).
  • No statistically significant differences were found between self-reported and assessed on-sight climbing grades.
  • Minor overestimations by males and underestimations by females were observed but were not statistically significant.

Conclusions:

  • Self-reported climbing grades are a valid and accurate measure of climbing ability.
  • The findings support the reliability of self-reported data in assessing rock climbing performance.