Bouldering is the wild little brother of climbing - no ropes, no harnesses, just you, your muscles and gravity trying to pull you back to the ground. Sounds simple? It is. But anyone who has ever clung to a tiny ledge while their legs flail in the air in panic knows that simple doesn't mean easy!
Imagine climbing is like an epic mountain climb with a rope, helmet and the full safety program. You climb high, secured by your partner and a thick rope. Bouldering, on the other hand, is the short-distance discipline: small, tough routes - usually between 2 and 4 meters high - where it's all about finding the perfect movement. And if you fall? No drama! There's a thick mat underneath you that cushions your fall.
Bouldering has its own rating system to assess the difficulty of a route. In Germany, the Fontainebleau scale is often used (from 3A - for beginners - to 9a+ - for absolute professionals). In gyms, you will often find color coding to help you choose the right challenge.
Bouldering is minimalistic – but you still need a few things:
Bouldering is not a catwalk, but a movement festival! The right clothing must therefore be comfortable above all. Jeans? Too stiff. Sweatpants? Too baggy. The best choice: functional bouldering pants like our " Poonhill " - robust enough for the outdoors, flexible enough for the splits between two footholds. Plus a breathable shirt from our range - light, quick-drying and ideal for movement.
Whether in the gym or outside on the rocks - bouldering is a brilliant sport that requires strength, technique and brains. So grab your shoes, your "Poonhill" outfit and get started! The walls are waiting for you.