The boulderers enjoy and perform better in colder temperatures

Based on the third poll regarding, Best temperature for hard core bouldering?, we can see that the trend continous enjoying colder temperatures. In 2010, 29 % voted for 4 degrees celsius (39F) or lower which can be compared with 42 % in 2013. Today, only 14 % ay they enjoy the sun which can be compared with 21 % in 2010. The result for the 2012 poll is pretty much in between suggesting that there is a trend going on, see below percentage for the polls -13, -12 and -10. Best temperature for hard core bouldering? Below Freezing 9 - 7 - 7 (2013 - 2012 - 2010) 4 Celsius (39F) 33 - 28 - 22 8 Celsius (46F) 26 - 30 - 26 12 Celsius (54F) 17 - 18 - 21 I enjoy the sun 14 - 17 - 23 Klem Loskot, one of the boulder pioneers some 20 years ago has said, "Beside getting better friction with lower temperatures also the ski stays more dry which makes it resist better and is not destroyed on one single hold. The Austrian just realized it few years ago and says that this is also part of the grade inflation. Some old-school friction depending boulders are just easier with colder temperatures.