# Yannick Flohé Flashes Second V15

> Yannick Flohé completes his second V15 flash in Val Daone, Italy, ahead of 2026 Rock Master.
- Title: Yannick Flohé Flashes Second V15 · Gripped Magazine | Shortify
- Summary: Yannick Flohé completes his second V15 flash in Val Daone, Italy, ahead of 2026 Rock Master. German climber Yannick Flohé successfully flashed Flow State…
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- Source: Gripped Magazine — https://gripped.com/news/yannick-flohe-flashes-his-second-v15-with-flow-state
- Author: gripped
- Published: 2026-10-01T16:03:09+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: yannick flohe, v15, flow state, val daone, rock master, climbing
## Yannick Flohé's Second V15 Flash
German climber Yannick Flohé flashed Flow State (8C/V15) in Val Daone, Italy, on his first attempt ahead of the 2026 Rock Master.

> My second flash of this grade and for sure my hardest one so far
## Historic First Flash of V15
Flohé became the first climber to flash a V15 in July 2025 by climbing Dave Graham’s Foundation’s Edge in Fionnay, Switzerland.
## Preparation for Flow State
Flohé selected Flow State as a potential flash after arriving in Val Daone for a day of climbing before heading to Arco for the 2026 Rock Master from Oct. 2 to 4.
## Complex Opening Sequence
Flohé found the opening sequence more complicated than expected, sharing the crux move of Grizzly before linking into Flow across the roof.
## Hours of Study and Planning
Flohé spent three hours studying possible sequences, exchanging messages with Adam to work through beta options, including advantages and disadvantages.
## Final Sequence Challenge
Flohé faced a crucial move to a sloping jug, keeping his foot on a bad smear to control the swing and barely sticking it.
## Key takeaway

German climber Yannick Flohé successfully flashed Flow State (8C/V15) in Val Daone, Italy, marking his second V15 flash.