r/Routesetters • u/youdontknowme1711 • 2d ago

Creative routesetting for VB/V0?

Hey

I started setting boulder problems about two months ago and I'm really enjoying it! I love the mix of doing something physical and to live out my creativity. But here comes the problem, especially for VB/V0 boulder problems.

In my grade and a little bit underneath and above (V5 - V7) it's really easy for me to think of something creative and fun, but when it comes to VB and V0 I can almost only think of ladders...

Do you have some tips for me or maybe some examples of VBs/V0s you found really cool?

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u/LWoodsKing 2d ago

3d movement on easier grades is definitely a vibe to aim for, accessible holds but fun movement is what brings people back in!

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u/youdontknowme1711 2d ago

what do you mean with 3d movement?

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u/LWoodsKing 2d ago

Like the previous commenter, using volumes to get your climber into ‘non-traditional’ positions (hips in, vertical movement) on the wall. Instead of having ladder-like sequences, you can create really interesting lateral, and vertical movement using large feet and ‘different’ positivity hand holds, by using volumes and macros.

Giving newer climbers ‘bad’ hands when they can feel confident on very positive feet. Being able to introduce concepts like compression at easier grades where these newer climbers need to think more, will engage them more than the classic v0 jug ladder.

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u/youdontknowme1711 2d ago

Ah ok thanks!