How Small Do Climbing Holds REALLY Get?! (Outdoor Bouldering from V0 to V14)
How Small Do Climbing Holds REALLY Get?! is a fast, visual tour through outdoor bouldering grades—from friendly V0 jugs to the razor-thin reality of V14—set in Targasonne, a home crag in the French Pyrenees. Alex Tighe and Lucie Allard guide you through what actually changes as the grades rise: not just the holds, but the movement, precision, and commitment required to keep progressing. What makes this one worth your time is the clear, grade-by-grade comparison that puts “hard” into perspective. You’ll see how footwork, body tension, and finger strength become non-negotiable as holds shrink into micro-crimps, plus a mix of styles (overhangs, slopers, highball moments) that mirrors what real outdoor sessions feel like. If you climb indoors and wonder what the jump outside looks like—or you’re chasing your next limit—this is a motivating benchmark video.
Alex Tighe · 17:57
Are you curious about how small climbing holds really get as you progress through outdoor bouldering grades? In this video, we take you on a full-grade journey from V0 to V14 in Targasonne, our home crag in the French Pyrenees. You'll see exactly how climbing holds shrink and change, from generous jugs at V0 to razor-thin micro crimps at V14. We break down how movement, footwork, body tension, and finger strength evolve with each grade highlighting what makes each level of bouldering feel so different. Whether you're a total beginner, a gym climber looking to head outdoors, or a seasoned boulderer chasing your next project, this is the perfect breakdown of what climbing progression looks like outdoors. If you're curious about what it actually takes to climb the hard boulders, or just want to see the wild variety of holds in outdoor climbing, this one’s for you! -- Our Gear & More🙏 -- Where I get music 🎧: https://share.epidemicsound.com/8x3wba Lucie's ❤️ Climbing Shoes: https://amzn.to/4ayGshl La Sportiva Climbing Shoes: https://amzn.to/48U1mVA Boar's Hair Climbing Brush: https://amzn.to/44sxT3B Climbskin Hand Cream: https://amzn.to/4iWtYlr Climbing Chalk: https://amzn.to/4q7ugIE Finger Tape: https://amzn.to/3KGFrcp THERABAND Warm-Up Bands: https://amzn.to/44XpGEI Our Wireless Microphones: https://amzn.to/4pyKGKd Joby Flexible Tripod: https://amzn.to/4oRKHb2 Love our content? Buy us a coffee ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/theenglishninja Some links are affiliate links. We may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you! -- Featured Clips & Boulders 👇 -- 0:00 How Small Do Climbing Holds Get? 0:32 V0 – The Beginner Boulder 1:04 V1 – Still Beginner Friendly 1:44 V2 – New Technique Unlocked 2:34 V3 – Crimps and Mantles 3:15 V4 – First Climbing Plateau 4:16 V5 – Steep Overhang 5:04 V5/6 – Highball Head Games 6:24 V6/7 – Heel Hooks & Slopers 7:07 V7 – Second Climbing Plateau 8:09 V8 – Power & Precision 9:42 V9 – Moonboard Crimp Style 10:22 V10 – Footwork, Body Tension, & Micro Crimps 11:43 V11 – Pump Management 13:15 V12/13 – Short, Powerful & Brutal 14:36 V13/14 – The Edge of Possible 15:59 V14 – Welcome to Elite This video is all about how small climbing holds get while outdoor bouldering from V0 to V14. Featured climbers include Alex Tighe and Lucie Allard. #climbingvlog #climbing #bouldering #climbingtips #targasonne #rockclimbing