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The Checkerboard v8

The Checkerboard v8

4.9
(90)
A must do for the grade, and contender for best V8 in Bishop. From the logical, right facing jug, climb rightwards through worsening edges before a large and intimidating reach takes you to the positive flakes above. A proud, pumpy line on perfect patina.
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Nick Ludwig
@nicholasludwig
What’s V8 supposed to feel like? Is this easier than Fly Boy sit or just taller? Are they all soft? This climb meant a lot. Really happy to stand on top. Guess I’m posting rocks on this app now.

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JACK CULLEN
@JackaRoo
★ 5(v8, Hard)
4.6.2026
CYRUS CHAN
@Cyrusbrendanchan
★ 4(v8, Solid)
3.13.2026
WILL HOWSON
@boardchimp
(v8, Solid)
3.7.2026
G L
@crackedjon
numbtastic
★ 5(v8, Solid)
2.9.2026
DAN TEMMEN
@gloveworld
Absolutely and completely gloved. Favorite experience in Bishop so far
★ 5(v8, Solid)
1.27.2026
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