Helicoidal Flow | 8A+ Boulder problem at Reiff

United Kingdom / Scotland / Ullapool

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remus
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To me this is perfect bouldering. A serene setting and some incredible rock, a line that defines bouldering. It starts from a perfect sit start and heads up to jugs to finish (its only drawback is its lack of topout) The moves are fantastic and the holds only work when used with loads of tension through the feet and are some of the most unique i've ever used, not a single hold until the catch hold is easily holdable with feet off. Its called Helicoidal flow due to the rock on this wall mimicking water with its strata and features. Like undertow its also a flow process. It also seems to sum up the dynamics of my legs swirling about nicely. [1]

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2013/04/trio_of_new_problems_for_dan_varian-67958

[2] https://vimeo.com/62028364