We challenged Nikken and he destroyed us.

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ม.ค. 2025

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  • @SendStory
    @SendStory 3 ปีที่แล้ว +288

    Nikken's recent sets you have been showing us look fantastic. It is super nice having him back in these episodes, especially seeing him setting. Thanks for bringing back a familiar face!

    • @EricKarlsson
      @EricKarlsson  3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yeah agreed, he been on his a game :D

  • @Jagi125
    @Jagi125 3 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    Give Nikken more time, but chose really awkward holds. Like jugs on a slab and target 7b+. Or slopy crimps on 60° wall 6c. I think he might have some cool creative ideas.

    • @hetistijmen
      @hetistijmen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      This would be so shit and so fun

    • @boyinred34
      @boyinred34 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For the second one he would need a loooot of volumes for suuure

    • @danielfry8097
      @danielfry8097 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I dunno in what universe slopey crimps on 60 degrees could be 6c lol.

    • @Jagi125
      @Jagi125 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@danielfry8097 Same volume + palm rest?
      Good hooks? Maybe 60° is an overkill after all...

  • @peetafile
    @peetafile 3 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    You should have a bag with different prompts (ex: toe hook, face the crowd start, hand jam, etc) and have him have to pull one before each build

  • @mopc3041
    @mopc3041 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    If Nikken is blind to the holds and then has 10 minutes to set a route, then once Nikken begins setting you guys should turn around. Then when Nikkens 10 minutes are up, you guys turn around and have 10 minutes to send! Route setters vs climbers!!

  • @wumm7213
    @wumm7213 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "I have absolutely no idea what he's gonna do with this... but it's yellow and it's not my problem" killed me haha

  • @Alyssa-nm9kg
    @Alyssa-nm9kg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Sorry but this looks like CEO Nikken slapped a problem up in under 10 mins and then jumped straight into an important business call in the corner while everyone suffered on it; this is the content I KNEW I NEEDED and as always, Erik has provided 😌 love you Erik, you’re doing great stuff

  • @AntonFomenko
    @AntonFomenko 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Thats so cool to be so good at "creating a problem"! Not many people love this skill! 😅
    Great video!

    • @EricKarlsson
      @EricKarlsson  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Glad you enjoyed the video Anton! :)

  • @KirstenRietveld
    @KirstenRietveld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Watching Nikken set this in 10 minutes and then watch him climb it almost effortlessly after seeing the rest struggle on it really emphasizes how insane he is. Looking so strong

  • @vitalymaximov5714
    @vitalymaximov5714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I think it's the most entertaining route setting video I've seen. Thanks for the uncut version! Nikken is a true professional, hope to see his routes on IFSC level soon.

  • @sirstar45
    @sirstar45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Can confirm, this boulder was an absolute banger! Can't believe it was only set in 10 minutes. It was so intricate and delicate to climb that I was sure it would need a lot of tweaking to get right. Great video!

  • @markbloyd9852
    @markbloyd9852 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been away from the climbing videos for a while, so this crew is all new to me, except Nikken, of course. Was so fun watching this group of guys work on this route.

  • @Dread.Pirate.Roberts
    @Dread.Pirate.Roberts 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How it started 1:30 vs how it ended 19:46 ... Nikken is on another level man. If you really wanna challenge him you need to tie up one of his hands to one of his feet and give him a screw driver instead.... only then he might struggle. Hats off to you sir.

    • @EricKarlsson
      @EricKarlsson  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha that transition was good, made me laugh :D

  • @samweiss3248
    @samweiss3248 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Really loved this idea. Nikken is a beast at setting. I'd love to see him put out a full masterclass course on setting!

    • @Bennici
      @Bennici 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's also freaking strong, has more technique in his pinky toe than me in my entire body, and he seems like a cool dude to just hang out with. Very nice to watch.

  • @Enzo34
    @Enzo34 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Yesss, another banger with Nikken! Keep crushing Eric

  • @mreiser01
    @mreiser01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Once again: thanks Eric for the great content. You guys are an awesome crew and I really enjoy the fun you have while just being together! Thanks for sharing! Stay healthy guys!

    • @EricKarlsson
      @EricKarlsson  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the love homie

  • @KirstenRietveld
    @KirstenRietveld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    20:31: "I'm pretty good at being weak"
    bro same ahahah

  • @hNsGregrz
    @hNsGregrz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    this is awesome, would love for more route setting videos. A video where he elaborates more on how he thinks when setting a route would be awesome.

    • @EricKarlsson
      @EricKarlsson  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Working on those plans atm :D

  • @rockerboy95
    @rockerboy95 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    can't stop laughing at mickey's evil plan 😂😂

  • @KirstenRietveld
    @KirstenRietveld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ✨Psssaaaat✨
    16:30, someone watches climberism haha

  • @michelechernega1782
    @michelechernega1782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fun idea, and perfectly filmed. Loved seeing Nikken climb again too. Thanks Eric!!

  • @epincion
    @epincion 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very aesthetic boulder like a piece of art on the wall and a great slab problem. Amazing for 10 mins. Looks like Micky and Teo and Fredrik need some slab time. You have to remember your feet at all times.

  • @fireclub493
    @fireclub493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this is a great concept! would lovvveee to see more setting content in this vein!

    • @fireclub493
      @fireclub493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      also would be cool to see some bricolage-style setting (think yossi) from nikken too! setting with really unconventional/frankenstein shapes would be awesome to watch

  • @brandonbrown-outdoorlife9977
    @brandonbrown-outdoorlife9977 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this video! As a setter for a small local gym really cool to see a master at work! Video quality has just been getting better and better every time I watch. I have nothing but great things to say about this channel. I WANT THE 5 MINUTE 5 HOLD CHALLENGE!

  • @ForAFewRandosMore
    @ForAFewRandosMore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Built in 9m 43s, tournament-style, AND he sends it! Hope there's more! What's the next one?

  • @codyheiner3636
    @codyheiner3636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nikken gets on the climb... *BOSS MUSIC plays*

  • @stefanvehoff1715
    @stefanvehoff1715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very impressed by Mr Daniels! Both the setting and the climbing. 💪🏻

  • @siuseki
    @siuseki 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    18:52 I read "Teo found this teo beta", I'll just call all my toe hooks Teo hooks from now on. Super nice vid

  • @Austinjwv
    @Austinjwv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can always count on Eric to bring good vibes with each video! Love it always bro!

  • @smuir6104
    @smuir6104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nikken is amazing. I appreciate his talent, Wish I could visit Sweden just to check out his Gym

  • @kavali6320
    @kavali6320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What did you expect? You gave a master of his craft something to play with -> he threw a banger on the wall in a blink of an eye. He's a true artist a n d topped first😉. Great crew✌

  • @johannielsen463
    @johannielsen463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I thought I wouldn't enjoy this video at all but actually quite enjoyable (Setting vids not normally my favorite why say that but the fast format added something).

  • @Wijkert
    @Wijkert 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a great boulder for such a short time setting!

  • @RobbingHoodz
    @RobbingHoodz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I definitely want to see what Nikken has in mind for that 1 hold 1 minute challenge!

  • @lucasmulvehill6300
    @lucasmulvehill6300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude Nikken has become a monster, he should do some pro comps

  • @maxfern5701
    @maxfern5701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This actually looks like a pretty cool boulder for 10 minutes!

  • @Panda_trax
    @Panda_trax 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love Nikken!!! Great music taste Eric!!! Love your videos

  • @tylervelasquez5639
    @tylervelasquez5639 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im so impressed with your setting skill! I set for a 2 years and never got that quick or proficient with it when it came to higher grade problems. Well done!

  • @Pownerto
    @Pownerto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so sick, love the idea!

  • @alexanderboll8028
    @alexanderboll8028 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need the super-like option for this one! Amazing route, Nikken!

  • @sarabearyt
    @sarabearyt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes more of these

  • @Xeratas
    @Xeratas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love those guys, i don't even know why but this was a shitload of fun to watch it

  • @profpeth
    @profpeth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love to see the same volumes but make the red piece central to the puzzle, using the others to edge around it. I think that would be awesome.
    Also what sort of rating do you think this ended up?

  • @i3dont3care3
    @i3dont3care3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yoo Fredrik is super funny man! Seems like a cool dude

  • @obi-wankenobi4056
    @obi-wankenobi4056 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so much fun to see! Would love more of this!

  • @BiskitBandit
    @BiskitBandit 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Duuuuude the one-shot was freaking cool!

  • @LoveBystroem
    @LoveBystroem 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in Stockholm and have been climbing like about 2-3 months, absolutly love it obviously. I know this gym isn’t in Stockholm but I keep like a tiny ammount of hope up when I go that I’ll get to meet these guys even though I know it won’t happen

    • @EricKarlsson
      @EricKarlsson  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who knows, maybe 1 day it will ;D

  • @jimfede4990
    @jimfede4990 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How about that Flagship song, those guys are from my town in NC…love to hear them here and love the channel!!

  • @tdqh5734
    @tdqh5734 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the video, great idea! Also does anyone know the song starting at 17:00 ? Really hyped me up.

  • @chrisdugmore2462
    @chrisdugmore2462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sick video! Video idea: Same challenge but for eric/theo/mickey set a boulder in 10 mins, try it, then Nikken has only a few mins to "fix it"

  • @SpiritAnimalGO
    @SpiritAnimalGO 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    More Nikken setting videos!! I love it!!

  • @bartuslongus
    @bartuslongus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    "It's yellow. And it's not my problem." :D Nice one!

  • @oliveneuendorf6182
    @oliveneuendorf6182 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grinning through the video. Thanks Eric!

  • @derekxiaoEvanescentBliss
    @derekxiaoEvanescentBliss 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just started setting at my school's tiny gym. The fact that he could set something like that in ten minutes is insane to me.

  • @rockerboy95
    @rockerboy95 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    holy shit that was such a good route in just 10 mins!!!

  • @ravenruppie96
    @ravenruppie96 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "It's all in the hips."
    "I don't have any hips."
    I am fucking slayed lmao

  • @alexenders6839
    @alexenders6839 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super mega cool!! More videos like this please!

  • @skunkingdonuts3734
    @skunkingdonuts3734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We're gonna totally trick him with 1 minute 1 hold challenge!
    Nikken: "i could do that, the hold is right there"
    Well... Shit

  • @michelleovalle6369
    @michelleovalle6369 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nikken is so talented!! such a cool route

  • @Xskaface13X
    @Xskaface13X 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every time Mickey fell off this boulder all I could see was a porpoise breaching out of the water. 🤣🤣🤣🐬🐬🐬

  • @freddymountain9920
    @freddymountain9920 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Big love! ❤️ See you guys soon!

  • @markchristiansen4827
    @markchristiansen4827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Maybe add an endurance element. Do a comp set of 4 different boulders in 40 minutes!

  • @hvanderwolk
    @hvanderwolk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please more of this🔥

  • @zeus154345
    @zeus154345 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was a nice idea for a video

  • @n8n8n8
    @n8n8n8 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    would also love to see Nikken set a climb with the big red one as the starting hold mounted super low. like maybe you start sitting on it

  • @kar0x
    @kar0x 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    that is really good flash setting!

  • @Nick-B78
    @Nick-B78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nikken is the coolest guy there is

  • @bnbuescher
    @bnbuescher 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos make me want to travel to Sweden to try Nikken bangers in person!

  • @Jackbrick101
    @Jackbrick101 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a crusher man, takes me ten minutes before I put the first hold on the wall!

  • @stephaniemclean2451
    @stephaniemclean2451 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely served such a challenging route 😂 love this

  • @rockerboy95
    @rockerboy95 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    loved this episode!!

  • @MlleAudree
    @MlleAudree 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do more of there please! :)

  • @erraticbro
    @erraticbro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what an absolute banger, I wish I could teleport there and try these problems

  • @MiguelClimbs
    @MiguelClimbs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Commenting for the 1-minute challenge. Nikken is something else.

  • @TheMattAMusic
    @TheMattAMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE this concept :)

  • @Dave1507
    @Dave1507 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's that song from 17:00 onwards? Oh, and great video, super cool idea!

    • @yowsky0
      @yowsky0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      malvae - turmoil (corren cavini remix)

    • @Dave1507
      @Dave1507 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yowsky0 Thank you very much!

  • @TannerForrest
    @TannerForrest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m unstoppable💪🏼

  • @n8n8n8
    @n8n8n8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nikken is a setting genius! this could be a new sport. speed setting. 4 setters all the get the same 10 holds and get 10 minutes to set them. you then have any number of climbers attempt the four climbs like in a competition and the scoring is based on how much separation you can create between the climbers just like in a competition. so if everyone sends your set or if no one sends your set, you get 0 points for the round. you ideally want a distribution of how many climbers can who top out, zone, or don't get past the 2nd move. something like that.

  • @bjbboy71697
    @bjbboy71697 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was sick!

  • @admobandy4821
    @admobandy4821 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are awesome.

  • @kevinh.3336
    @kevinh.3336 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy sh*t, what a banger of a video!

  • @btravis1852
    @btravis1852 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well nice fiberglass holds on slab is usually a banger anyways. But the amount of screws can take some time for sure

  • @jbles7460
    @jbles7460 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome content!

  • @Thehammm_
    @Thehammm_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    2hr challenge - 1 super long traverse set of ultimate doomage!

  • @stroob3734
    @stroob3734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    More vids with Nikken

  • @Strummify
    @Strummify 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was also thinking, nikken beta with that toe hook will likely not work for taller climbers since their hips will be far from the wall

  • @TheUnknownFactor
    @TheUnknownFactor 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super impressive to do this in 10 minutes

  • @kevinlyon9501
    @kevinlyon9501 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yup Nikken can set bangers in under 10 minutes, then almost flashes it. 👌

  • @Strummify
    @Strummify 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    holy shit Nikken is an absolute monster!

  • @mordicus
    @mordicus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The power of friendship !

  • @gauseb
    @gauseb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We must protect Nikken at all costs!!

  • @mattheweaves4758
    @mattheweaves4758 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nikken is a beast!

  • @makeo1670
    @makeo1670 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what about the devil scream at 15:30?

  • @SkiSummer
    @SkiSummer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can only put the red one at the top, if you put it anywhere else it becomes a safety hazard.

  • @shouldbsleeping
    @shouldbsleeping 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    more bangers!!

  • @chaosengine4597
    @chaosengine4597 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    sick problem set up in a sick speed :O

  • @thomasbigt
    @thomasbigt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my favorite recent videos. Nikken set an awesome looking boulder. What is the name of the song that is playing when Nikken tops the boulder?

    • @elliott9628
      @elliott9628 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      would also like to know this...

    • @EricKarlsson
      @EricKarlsson  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Write to me in 4 days and remind me :D I will be back home then and can maybe fins the song:)

    • @thomasbigt
      @thomasbigt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EricKarlsson Hi Eric. Well its been 8 days. Have you been able to find the song? :)

    • @EricKarlsson
      @EricKarlsson  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thomasbigt in this video or previous? I listed all the songs in this one, but forgotten about previous

    • @EricKarlsson
      @EricKarlsson  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thomasbigt oh this is the older video, I'll try add the song tomorrow :)

  • @alwaysanthony
    @alwaysanthony 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Moonboaaard episode!

  • @SnowmansApartment
    @SnowmansApartment 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow, i would love to climb a 10 minute boulder by nikken! He is such an artist! =D

  • @brekkoh
    @brekkoh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    so correct me if I'm wrong, but setting a hold consists of just straight up placing it anywhere and drilling a screw into the wall? i always assumed they tried to line it up with existing holes, wouldn't this ruin the wall eventually?

  • @kevinklein4338
    @kevinklein4338 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Go Nikken!