Trying The European Cup Final Boulders

[@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

[@josh0eater0of0happy]

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

[@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.

[@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 ;)

[@LukasHilding]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@velislavslavov1443]

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

[@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

[@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 🤣

[@carlobenettoni4271]

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

[@reighnaut]

Colorgrading is top notch! Impressive. Film look.

[@doglove381]

I LOVE this intro! Amazing cinematography ❤❤

[@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😁

[@linkyin4246]

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

[@Theboardbro]

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

[@stefanotte2585]

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

[@AndrewTrainorActor]

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

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

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@aidanloeser4890]

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

[@dylanpark8241]

Nikken is a beast, and these boulders are insane

[@klaasm950]

Great beautiful video and speedy recovery for Nikken ❤

[@driesvanoosten4417]

Insane how easy Mickael makes that lockoff look...

[@joakimbergstrom4347]

Loved this! 🎯💪🏴‍☠️

[@ArmanGole]

love this opening!!!

[@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

[@vigilancebrandon3888]

that second women's boulder is so fire

[@OJOSCRUDOS]

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

[@severin2004]

absolutly amazing vid tysm for this treat before sleep

[@Abagofflour-g5e]

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

[@hypedcreativity]

nice vid eric

[@instrumentalisto8193]

formidable!

[@seikendensetsu]

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

[@laurinlotter58]

incredible video, made my day

[@sovereignyx3158]

That was so awesome!

[@p_booth_fan]

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

[@kohnstol4512]

What a beautiful intro, love it!

[@ewan_young]

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

[@titflo2674]

it feels like home (I live in chambéry)

[@bouldersuechtig]

Very cool!!

[@ThisTheYear]

Love getting your notification!!

[@josephdelassus89]

thoses first shots OMG

[@craigbritton1089]

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

[@tannerjohnson847]

okay, wes anderson.

[@SendStory]

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

[@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

[@griffenalexander5597]

Awesome video

[@jagowillems5567]

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

[@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 :)

[@Theaddekalk]

fun to do the european cup!

[@owenwestpoley1652]

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

[@george1303]

banger

[@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!

[@TheJustinConnor]

❤

[@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?

[@MIBlueSkyy]

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

[@somxone01]

brilliant intro

[@EricKarlsson]

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

[@jonathanyes112]

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

[@calomontt]

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

[@craigbritton1089]

Nope

[@tracypewthatswho1362]

What is the classical piece at the beginning?

[@nzspambot]

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

[@mlns1327]

What camera/lens did you use for the intro?

[@EricKarlsson]

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

[@asantos704]

R u guys boning

[@miel_ap]

Was that Nikken moaning at 2:36? 😂

[@LucaKrishnan]

What camera do you use?

[@EricKarlsson]

Sony A7S III :)

[@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 😊

[@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.

[@shannonsmith6228]

First?

[@EricKarlsson]

First ;)

[@bigpetroller-multi-game1339]

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