For non climbers: 5.14d, 5.14b etc are grades to tell you how hard a route (climb where you need a rope) is. V13, V15 etc. are grades to tell you how hard a boulder problem (a short climb where you can safely jump off) is.
To give you an idea of how hard V15 is, this boulder problem is rated V15:
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For non climbers: 5.14d, 5.14b etc are grades to tell you how hard a route (climb where you need a rope) is. V13, V15 etc. are grades to tell you how hard a boulder problem (a short climb where you can safely jump off) is.
To give you an idea of how hard V15 is, this boulder problem is rated V15:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PP1AK1Aqis
and this route is rated 5.14d:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlcQ3mxlNfs
As a climber, these are seriously impressive numbers!
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