Something that really distinguishes bouldering gyms, for me, is the quality of the route setting. I've been in gyms in which there are routes that are interest

Something that really distinguishes bouldering gyms, for me, is the quality of the route setting. I've been in gyms in which there are routes that are interesting and challenging at all levels. There are several variables the route setter can manipulate: * Various strength areas (fingers/wrist, upper arms/upper back, core, legs) * Flexibility * Balance * Skill moves (matches, switches, flagging, heel/toe hooks, etc) * Dynamic moves (jump and grab, throws, etc.) I usually climb ~V5 routes, but a well set V2 that properly exercises all of these different areas can still be fun to goof around on. On the other hand, I've also climbed in gyms in which the routes are set almost solely on the strength variables. Separating a V3 and a V6 are only bigger, stronger moves. This makes for pretty dull climbing (in my opinion).