Trying The European Cup Final Boulders

Nikken set for the European cup and now we are trying the finals blocs.
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[@hanswoast7]

I am happy for Nikken that he is getting this kind of recognition now. His boulders are always great.

[@DanielPodlovics]

Yeah, wicked setting. Love the balance of climbs. Not sure if he set W2 but that one is awesome

[@Jonathan_sin88]

That beginning sequence was so amazing, insane level up int he film making department!!

[@joeytmandude]

Gave me Wes Anderson vibes

[@hellfish2309]

Felt very Zero Point Zero

[@ethandolbear3834]

It is absolutely insane seeing Nikken struggle on something and then watch competitors like Mawem just fly through them. Really helps paint a picture of just how strong these finalists are and what it takes. It also shows how tough it must be for the setting team to actually gauge how hard to make these boulders. Good job all around!

[@cafeteriapizza7205]

The music cut at 3:44 to match with the foot pop is just such a perfect example of the cinematographic mastery sprinkled throughout these videos

[@qawi272]

It shocked me how good the opening shots looked. Seeing Eric film outside of a bouldering gym shows what he can do. Maybe these opening shots of the city the gym is in are something to keep.

[@josh0eater0of0happy]

You are getting very very very good at editing and cinematography!

[@velislavslavov1443]

Wow, when Nikken watches climbing competitions he looks at the performance of the boulders instead :D P.S. killer intro, Eric :)

[@kavali6320]

Seeing how two truly gifted climbers have to try so hard on these boulders put comp style blocs once again into perspectice. Beautiful intro scenes ;)

[@chaosengine4597]

I'd like to see Eric himself in every video. No need to crush those boulders, but that likeable guy needs to be in front of his camera as well ;)

[@beamusat3632]

I was thinking the same thing! Miss seeing that face!

[@AllegraClimbingPsychologist]

I've watched Nikken and our Northen Climber in real life in swedish competitions and seing them struggle so much on European cup boulders is really blowing my mind! Amazing setting and lovely video! Also, Nikken that tattoo looks like it was made for the mic 🤣

[@LukasHilding]

Love these kind of videos, really makes you realize how insanely strong the pros truly are

[@MartinClimbs]

loved the boulders alot! never wouldve guessed u have set them Nikken! I wish they would pull our the setters at the start or the end of the comps, they are the true artists behind this sport

[@jackdd9341]

I thought i was watching a Wes Anderson movie at the beginning! Eric your cinematography with these bouldering vids is unmatched, I always feel so motivated after watching. Keep it up! from the UK

[@reighnaut]

Colorgrading is top notch! Impressive. Film look.

[@carlobenettoni4271]

First 40 seconds are already a masterpiece! Incredible cinematography Eric. No word needed for the boulders, hats off to Nikken

[@andyly7570]

Your shots are amazing bro. The camerawork and music, every episode tells a story.

[@josegarza223]

I get Wes Anderson vibes from the intro 🤙🏾❤️ very well done😁

[@doglove381]

I LOVE this intro! Amazing cinematography ❤❤

[@linkyin4246]

The introduction to the video is so peaceful. Thank you ❤

[@klaasm950]

Great beautiful video and speedy recovery for Nikken ❤

[@aidanloeser4890]

was such a great round!! congrats nikken on getting this opportunity.

[@stefanotte2585]

Your videos just become better and better! :D :D Amazing performance from climbers and cinematography!

[@epincion]

Great stuff Nikken! I watched the recording of the comp and in the middle of all the commentary I suddenly hear ‘Nikken Daniels’ and I immediately woke from my stupor hoping to see a shot of you but nothing. It was a good comp.

[@Theboardbro]

Such a fire vid to get me psyched to send my projects!!

[@severin2004]

absolutly amazing vid tysm for this treat before sleep

[@agreen254]

Nice intro Eric. Glad to see you flexing your cinematography muscles

[@dannie148]

The first 40 seconds of the video was absolutely beautiful. Good work Eric!

[@OJOSCRUDOS]

Espero no ser el único mexicano que ve este canal, es una joya 🇲🇽

[@R...-...R]

Very nice intro, i'm happy to see that my Homeland inspires you such beautiful cinématography 🙌🏻

[@AndrewTrainorActor]

Wow, some of the coolest boulders I've ever seen!

[@joakimbergstrom4347]

Loved this! 🎯💪🏴‍☠️

[@thereasonabletroll68]

Eric, I know you love making climbing films, but please think about other types as well cuz god damn you have one hell of an eye

[@ArmanGole]

love this opening!!!

[@dylanpark8241]

Nikken is a beast, and these boulders are insane

[@laurinlotter58]

incredible video, made my day

[@kohnstol4512]

What a beautiful intro, love it!

[@sovereignyx3158]

That was so awesome!

[@ThisTheYear]

Love getting your notification!!

[@user-zu2rd6co5w]

Start of this video was beautiful ! Made me wanna move country aha

[@driesvanoosten4417]

Insane how easy Mickael makes that lockoff look...

[@instrumentalisto8193]

formidable!

[@hypedcreativity]

nice vid eric

[@vigilancebrandon3888]

that second women's boulder is so fire

[@seikendensetsu]

Dang, the 4:3 short film intro. So classy.

[@bouldersuechtig]

Very cool!!

[@p_booth_fan]

Nice to see our little meatball has turned into a physical and professional prime rib

[@griffenalexander5597]

Awesome video

[@Theaddekalk]

fun to do the european cup!

[@owenwestpoley1652]

loved the video! what was the music used on the intro? It really set the scene!

[@ewan_young]

croizat in chambéry is my local gym, it is sick to have tryed nikken's settings !

[@josephdelassus89]

thoses first shots OMG

[@MlleAudree]

Omg ! Its happening !! A couple years ago I think I commented that I would love to see vlogs of nikken setting at world cups and such…. You’re getting there ! Its so awsome 🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊 Ps: Éric you are still super great behind the camera and the editing platform too :)

[@mellow093]

beautiful intro

[@MIBlueSkyy]

Track ID 10:00? 😅 Awesome video btw!! Eric really never disappoints haha

[@tannerjohnson847]

okay, wes anderson.

[@nicktoft2765]

lol i swear my gym in slc straight copied the purple mens boulder for the world cup climbers to try shame now i know xD

[@SendStory]

Super late to this, but dang, Nikken is strong!

[@SamLloydClimbing]

Damn that was some beautiful cinematography at the start! Was that shot on film or edited to look that way?

[@EricKarlsson]

Edited to look like film :)

[@SamLloydClimbing]

@@EricKarlssonyou did a great job - it’s super convincing!

[@george1303]

banger

[@jagowillems5567]

After 20 videos nikken has to have 2 bald spots on his chest from the taped mic😂

[@titflo2674]

it feels like home (I live in chambéry)

[@craigbritton1089]

Some obvious layback hand jams that would have helped on the last problem.

[@jonathanyes112]

How are the Veloce’s? I find they sick for heel hooks but are good otherwise.

[@JustinConnor89]

❤

[@somxone01]

brilliant intro

[@EricKarlsson]

Gotta watch the full route setting documentary if you liked the intro :D

[@tensecondsplit5471]

Weird thought, but could you just wet your shirt and then wipe your fingers on it to remove the chalk before that last move, so you can get better friction on the last hold?

[@tracypewthatswho1362]

What is the classical piece at the beginning?

[@mlns1327]

What camera/lens did you use for the intro?

[@EricKarlsson]

I use Sony A7S III and cinema lens 35mm from SLR Magic

[@nzspambot]

IFSC could learn a bit on how to set good boulders ;)

[@miel_ap]

Was that Nikken moaning at 2:36? 😂

[@LucaKrishnan]

What camera do you use?

[@EricKarlsson]

Sony A7S III :)

[@calomontt]

Can the competitors ask for a spotter if there's a dangerous move?

[@craigbritton1089]

Nope

[@asantos704]

R u guys boning

[@pzimmermann92]

16:9 or more pleas 😅

[@hyprwhrl978]

Why do you look like Lex Luther from the DCEU? Sorry a bit random but I just had to say it because it's so uncanny.

[@Tferdz]

One idea. Make a Boulder problem designed for the average male. Then rescale the position of the holds for the average female height. How would this compare? As a 1.90m tall climber I can say that it's easier some problems due to my height.

[@chrisma5478]

First 😊

[@shannonsmith6228]

First?

[@EricKarlsson]

First ;)

[@peterkapunkt6783]

Do people actually like the one minute of random b roll before the video starts? It's becoming increasingly common and it is frustrating me.

[@bigpetroller-multi-game1339]

Amazing intro. Nicely done. Nearly brought me to tears🥲