Rock-climb rating systems

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From: Jon Alexander
Date: Thu, 15 Aug 1985 20:02

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Anybody out there into rock-climbing
of some form?

I want to know something:
What is the basis for the "North American" (?) 
rating system of climbs, which goes 5.1,5.2....5.14 (I believe).
Also, who started it?

Finally, what other systems are there?

Can anybody fill me in?
-- 
Jon 'Big J' Alexander, U. of Toronto Comp. Serv.
Toronto, Ontario, CANADA
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