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Trio of New Problems for Dan VarianVideo

© Katie Mundy
Dan Varian has been out developing more new boulder problems and has put together a great little video clip of some of his latest offerings.

The stunning line of Rubha Dubh Dubh (7C+)  © Katie Mundy
The stunning line of Rubha Dubh Dubh (7C+)
© Katie Mundy

The trio of problems featured here are all in Scotland and are; The Annatomist (7C+) near Torridon, Rubha Dubh Dubh (7C+) Helicoidal Flow (8A+) at Reiff.

Helicoidal Flow has been reported on Greg Chapman's Elite UK Bouldering Inventory:

"Helicoidal Flow (8A+) climbs an obvious and eye-catching seam feature to the right of the classic 7B/E7 (depending on whether you top out or not), Undertow on the 'Bouldering Cliff' described on page 168 of the newest edition on the 'Bouldering in Scotland' guidebook..."

You can check out all three problems in the video below:

Dan has blogged about his fruitful trip to Scotland on the Beastmaker Blog and he describes Helicoidal Flow:

"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."

Awesome holds and moves on Helicoidal Flow (8A+)  © Katie Mundy
Awesome holds and moves on Helicoidal Flow (8A+)
© Katie Mundy
Another view of Dan Varian on Helicoidal Flow (8A+)  © Katie Mundy
Another view of Dan Varian on Helicoidal Flow (8A+)
© Katie Mundy

Dan Varian likes hanging off Beastmakers in the hope it'll make him stronger.

Dan is sponsored by Scarpa , Outdoor Research

 


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3 Apr, 2013
Nice, but can someone explain the 'subliminal' messages in the clip. I spotted a dog and a plate of food. there was another earlier on but I didn't quite catch it.
3 Apr, 2013
I thought I saw a clown there too. Odd.
3 Apr, 2013
Brilliant. Reiff looking stunning and that arete looks like a great find.
3 Apr, 2013
Yeah it was really weird, and kinda confusing! Anyone know what they're all about??
3 Apr, 2013
Just spent about 10 mins trying to pause the video at the food picture without luck
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