As in other sports, one athlete can be measured ability at some level the match. Elorating chess players with under 2000 not be able to follow the tournament Gand Master level. In rock climbing the cliffs there are classifications based on degree of difficulty, so we can measure how far our capabilities. Several types of measurement difficulties cliff:
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| by. Sanji Akbar (San Rise) |
• Ewbank system
Used in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, created in the mid-1960s by John Ewbank (John Ewbank also developed the open-ended "M" system for aid climbing). Numerical Ewbank starting from the number 1 (in the area we can walk though Dalan theory) until number 34.
• French Grading System
Referring to the difficulty when climbing is calculated based on the movement and length / height of climbing, this is different from most other method of determining the level of difficulty which refers to the areas hardest (single move).
Degree of difficulty here using nomerisasi who starts with number 1 [Very easy] dengann open system which allows the addition of the letters behind the numbers, for example: 1, 2, 4a, 4b, 7c, etc. .. and an additional + can be used to further the level of difficulty. Many countries in Europe that use the same system but does not mean the same difficulty level as well.
• Yosemite Decimal System
Used in America who quickly spread to Canada and other Amerka area. This system is based on 5 levels created by the Sierra Club:
- Grade 1 Cross Country Hiking. Ordinary travel without the need for hand assistance to climb / add height.
- Class 2 Scrambling. Slightly with the help of hand, without a rope.
- Class 3 Easy Climbing. In scrambling to help, basic climbing techniques (climbing) is very helpful, for climbers who have less experience can use the rope.
- Class 4 Rope Climbing with belaying. Belay (safety) is installed on the anchor (mooring point) natural or artificial, acts as a safety
- Class 5, divided into 11 levels (5.1 to 5.14), higher numbers behind the number 5, means the higher the difficulty level of the cliff. In this class, used as a safety runners.
- Class A. To add height, one climber had to use tools. Divided into five levels (A1 to A5). Example: On a cliff 5.4 grade can not be passed without the help of A2, the level of difficulty of cliff 5.4 - A2.
• British Grading System
For traditional climbing, in theory there are 2 parts: the nature and degree level in practice. For sport climbing use the standard Grading System Franch premises which is usually written the letter "F" UIAA. UIAA Grading System is an international standard, the system commonly used in West Germany, Australii and Swiszerland. Penomerannya using Roman numerals, starting from the number I [easy] to X [hard] with the addition + to the level of difficulty above, is the hardest tingakt XII.
• Brazilian Grade System
Hmpir similar to French system, but with adjustments menerpkan grading 1 - 2sup [Very easy], 3-5 [easy] with a maximum level of 12. the addition of "soup" (superior) was used to level 1-6, and French Standard "a", "b" and "c" is the addition to the level of 7-12. 7a on the French system is similar to 8a on the Brazilian System.
• Alaska Grading System
Diukkur difficulty level of the figure 1-6, and refers to the difficulty factor, high and or in difficulty, length, and commitment. This system was first dikembangajn by N. Boyd Everett, Jr.. in 1966.
- Alaska Grade 1: CIMB requires one day only, no technical (fifth-class) climbing
- Alaska Grade 2: Either a moderate fifth-class one-day climb, straightforward nontechnical multiday climb
- Alaska Grade 3: Either a serious fith-class one-day climb, a multiday climb with Some technical elements.
- Alaska Grade 4: Multiday, moderately technical climb.
- Alaska Grade 5: Multiday, highly technical climb.
- Alaska Grade 6: Multiday, extremely technical climb.
The plus sign (+) used for the degree to more trouble. Keep in mind this system pasa who referred to the possibility of level of difficulty is the presence of climbing on glaciers and snow or cold temperatures.
• Alpine Grading System
Used in New Zealand in Alpine mountain areas in the south and north. Grading Gystem using open-ended, calculated on the basis of determinants are like: Techical Difficulty, Objective Danger, Length and Access
- Grade 1-3: An easy scramble.
- Grade 4-6: Technical climbing, must be Able to place rock and ice gear Quickly and efficiently. Often involves a long day
- Grade 7: Vertical ice / rock which may not have sufficient safety / protection.
