V6 plateau can’t seem to finish 7s scratch 8s much less 9s
I have been climbing (mainly bouldering) for about 2 years and some change maybe coming up on 2 1/2.
I have dabbled w top rope, been interested in lead but I’m honestly developing a bit of fear of heights? Idk maybe I just don’t trust my equipment, the gym’s rope or my belay partner. Besides the point and ramble.
I can’t seem to break out of the V6 slump.
Some V6s even take me upwards of 9-10 tries.
I’ve done some V7s probably “soft” ones and I’ve done a few Kilter board V7s and some 8s
Tension board has been the most humbling I’ll attempt some 7s but mainly can’t get past 6s
I weigh 172-4lbs, 5’9” +1 ape index
Have been trying to do more finger and lock off strength exercises. So pull ups, 1 arms, finger board, campus board, pinch strengthening, just started pull strengthening on the fingers, I climb about 4 days a week I try to rest 1 day in between of course sometimes I double up and just take it easy.
2 days of the 4 I’m climbing are “training days”
warm up, stretch and board climb
What do you guys recommend I focus on for more strength or what can I add to my regiment? Should I lose more weight?
WHATS THE SECRET
Do I just have to try harder? Start lead climbing
What is it…!