acorn Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Hello all, I finally got the ok from the significant other to start planning the spring comp. This thread will be to nail down event selection, etc as well as get an idea of who is interested in coming and get some event feedback. I am also open to suggestions for events not listed. Will likely finalize on 3-5 events total. I already have a pretty cool idea for this years custom trophies as well. AZ Cactus Grip 2017 Date: April 1st, 2017 Possible Events Grippers - 20mm set - Likely 2HP DL - Euro pinch device - Likely DO Axle DL 1H Axle DL 2" Crusher DL Inch Handle DL Medley Saxon pinch DL Flask pinch DL - 1H or 2H FBBC Anvil DL - Open to other suggestions Depending on interest we would have at minimum Mens Open and Womens Open divisions, Though that may be expanded to include Novice and Elite classes as well if expected turnout was good. Let me know if you are interested in competing and what events you are interested in. - Aaron 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kluv#0 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 9 minutes ago, acorn said: Hello all, I finally got the ok from the significant other to start planning the spring comp. This thread will be to nail down event selection, etc as well as get an idea of who is interested in coming and get some event feedback. I am also open to suggestions for events not listed. Will likely finalize on 3-5 events total. I already have a pretty cool idea for this years custom trophies as well. AZ Cactus Grip 2017 Date: April 1st, 2017 Possible Events Grippers - 20mm set - Likely 2HP DL - Euro pinch device - Likely DO Axle DL 1H Axle DL 2" Crusher DL Inch Handle DL Medley Saxon pinch DL Flask pinch DL - 1H or 2H FBBC Anvil DL - Open to other suggestions Depending on interest we would have at minimum Mens Open and Womens Open divisions, Though that may be expanded to include Novice and Elite classes as well if expected turnout was good. Let me know if you are interested in competing and what events you are interested in. - Aaron I would go if you include 2" crusher and any kind of hub lift. Thanks cant wait for those grippers for my son!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 1 minute ago, Kluv#0 said: I would go if you include 2" crusher and any kind of hub lift. Thanks cant wait for those grippers for my son!!! Duly noted. Would love it if you could join us. I checked tracking earlier and they were still enroute. I think you guys are really gonna like them. They are purty. - Aaron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kluv#0 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 (edited) 4 minutes ago, acorn said: Duly noted. Would love it if you could join us. I checked tracking earlier and they were still enroute. I think you guys are really gonna like them. They are purty. - Aaron lot's of snow(for us 2-3 inches) here in Portland - has literally shut down schools,etc. most likely push back package delivery until Monday. Thanks again Edited December 15, 2016 by Kluv#0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 Sorry to hear that. Stay warm, stay safe. Was about 80deg here today. Supposed to cool off some this weekend though. - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kluv#0 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Just now, acorn said: Sorry to hear that. Stay warm, stay safe. Was about 80deg here today. Supposed to cool off some this weekend though. - Aaron I would love to live in warm climate but Wife and son dislike warm weather. Funny thing to tell- I had bookmarked a video of hammer sledges about 3 months ago and found out a couple days ago it was you(Acorn)- the one where you have a 12 lb sledge and doing hammer curls over head, etc with it-unreal strength. I showed it to my neighbor who does sledgehammers and he said no effing way LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted December 20, 2016 Author Share Posted December 20, 2016 6 hours ago, WestSlope said: Thanks for putting this together - I'd like to attend. All those events events look good to me and I'd like to add to the list of possibles the 2" v-bar and tips tester. Maybe skip the anvil since I don't own one at the moment. I will be contacting some friends to climb or canyon after your comp, so if you think you might want to change the date please let me know as soon as you can. Awesome, would love to have you. The date is pretty set right now due to commitments on the other weekends around this time of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 Is there no one else interested in this? - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 8 minutes ago, acorn said: Is there no one else interested in this? - Aaron Definitely interested but still have the "laid off Albertan" thing happening. Your comp is on my radar though as is Nates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 1 minute ago, Shoggoth said: Definitely interested but still have the "laid off Albertan" thing happening. Your comp is on my radar though as is Nates. Understand buddy. Hope you can make it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 I think we have the venue nailed down now. Will be holding it at Evolution Fitness in Tucson unless some issue arises. Will likely have to push start time out some to work around an event they were already going to hold in the morning though. Once time is finalized I will put it up. 3rd Event will most likely be 2" FBBC Crusher. Will finalize by end of this month. Also Have a pretty neat idea for the custom trophies this year. Can't wait to make those. http://evolutiontucson.com/ - Aaron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Hunsaker Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I think I get home from Europe the day before. I'd like to make this if it works out on timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, Bryan Hunsaker said: I think I get home from Europe the day before. I'd like to make this if it works out on timing. Would love to have you if you can make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwwm Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Was going to hold a training session at my house this coming weekend, but I'm down with a cold, and other commitments got in the way. If anybody in the Phoenix area is looking for some pointers, ping me, and we can arrange a day/time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 13 hours ago, bwwm said: Was going to hold a training session at my house this coming weekend, but I'm down with a cold, and other commitments got in the way. If anybody in the Phoenix area is looking for some pointers, ping me, and we can arrange a day/time. Feel better buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwwm Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Hey Aaron - so third event is 2" FBBC? I will reach out to Bryan, and that other gentleman in N. Phoenix. I know Bryan has been doing Crossfit stuff down the street from me. I've started getting some more focus on my training, and I'm hoping to hit 220# on 2HP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 20 hours ago, bwwm said: Hey Aaron - so third event is 2" FBBC? I will reach out to Bryan, and that other gentleman in N. Phoenix. I know Bryan has been doing Crossfit stuff down the street from me. I've started getting some more focus on my training, and I'm hoping to hit 220# on 2HP. Yes third event is 2" Crusher DL. Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 I believe we are about 6 weeks out now. I going to try and have the online entry form up later today if I can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 1 month out! Contest page and entry form are up here: http://www.az-grip.com/contests.php Entries in and Paid: Durry Becker 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 Entries in and Paid: Durry Becker Philip Khoshaba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwwm Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I'll pay you in person tomorrow. Also, if I get that anvil, we can throw it around in your front yard. ;-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 Making good progress on the trophies. Trophy top will be larger scale custom all Aluminum gripper I am making and on wood base Martin is going to do. It's not too late to get your entry in if you are coming. But you better get on it. Entries in and Paid: Durry Becker Philip Khoshaba Martin Braun Steve Callahan 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 Entries in and Paid: Durry Becker Philip Khoshaba Martin Braun Steve Callahan Tanner Merkle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Entries in and Paid: Durry Becker Philip Khoshaba Martin Braun Steve Callahan Tanner Merkle Brandon Azevedo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeezus Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I expect Phil will probably execute the heaviest above-bodyweight gripper close in history. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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