bwwm Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Is Delgado coming to spectate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Is Delgado coming to spectate? He was a maybe last I heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Looks to be at least 6 competitors at this point Aaron Corcorran Martin Braun Martin's son Stephen Haessler Emiliano Lake-Herrera BenjaminBoy from the gripboard a few other maybe's There may be others as I feel like I'm missing someone. If you think you should be on this list let me know. I may be short on chairs with spectators, etc. If you have a folding chair please bring it. Don't forget snacks and water competitors. We may send my wife out to grab lunch for us so if you want in on that cash helps too since this event will not have the typical entry fee to cover that stuff. Getting closer! You Ready?! - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) Ok, going to do the scoresheet as a google doc. Lots of automations built in so you can see realtime scoring and placing if you like. There are different sheets at the bottom for each event and overall. Available here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_DvqcMMfbPTPJ7838eMTH4a9gGQhCl4kWxUwdbx5HeA/edit?usp=sharing We should be starting at around 10:30am MST or 1:30pm EST. - Aaron Edit: Google drive having some issues at the moment and inaccessible. If it is still having trouble tomorrow I have this in excel spreadsheet as well and we can do it offline and enter into the google docs shared one post comp when it is available. Edited October 9, 2015 by acorn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjaminBoy Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Awesome! Also I'm bring two extra chairs with me just in case. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 We finished up a while ago. Top 3 was 1st - Aaron 2nd - Jedd 3rd - Martin Google docs spreadsheet above up to date with successful attempts and final placing. Does not have missed attempts. Lots of feats done after and much fun was had. Very close between Jedd and myself on every event. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwwm Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Folks, I can't tell you what a surprise it was to see Jedd there! We had been busting his balls for weeks about flying out for the comp, so to see him in Aaron's workshop when my Son and I came through the door was truly awesome! Firstly, thanks to Jedd for sponsoring the prizes that my Son and I received. Jedd does so much for this sport, and when I am able I try to take advantage of his services & products. I encourage others to do so as well.This comp was truly a "Dual in the Dessert" between Jedd and Aaron. Watching them go back and forth between attempts, strategizing and risk taking was very entertaining and informative as well. I knew Aaron was back to health, and training hard for this comp, so there was no way I was going to give him any competition. So having Jedd show up pushed Aaron more than I think he might have gone otherwise.There were a number of folks from the Tucson area that showed up and participated. Whether they had been training grip or not, it was good to see familiar faces. We also had Ben show up and compete in his first comp. He did great for a first comp!Due to personal reasons, I quite frankly expected to have a subpar performance, but in spite of the adversity I was still able to post PRs on all three events. So that was the 2nd unexpected surprise and I'm grateful for the camaraderie and support from the other participants!We had a hell of a lot of fun with "hold my beer feats"! Jedd has some great stuff on video! I think we will keep the gripboard feat polling pretty busy over the next number of weeks.Lastly, a thank you has to go out to Aaron's wife Heidi and family who very gracious for having us at their place and providing food. My Son and I had a chance to stay a bit afterwards, play with their daughters and dog, and have a bite to eat before we got on the road. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwwm Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 "Dual in the Dessert" Meant Desert. There was no contention over the doughnuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjaminBoy Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 First I like to say thanks again to Aaron for hosting the event and thanks to Aaron's wife for the good food. And what a blast/humbling it was Competing for the first time with everyone, and what a show it was watching Aaron and Jedd battle it out for first. Now time to start busting my butt on thick bar to out do my self next time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwwm Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Ben, I forgot to ask you - where in AZ do you live? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 Post comp Competitors pic. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I love the group pic. Sounds like a good time was had by all! Congrats on the win, Aaron! I look forward to hearing about some of the specifics. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Folks, I can't tell you what a surprise it was to see Jedd there! We had been busting his balls for weeks about flying out for the comp, so to see him in Aaron's workshop when my Son and I came through the door was truly awesome! Firstly, thanks to Jedd for sponsoring the prizes that my Son and I received. Jedd does so much for this sport, and when I am able I try to take advantage of his services & products. I encourage others to do so as well. This comp was truly a "Dual in the Dessert" between Jedd and Aaron. Watching them go back and forth between attempts, strategizing and risk taking was very entertaining and informative as well. I knew Aaron was back to health, and training hard for this comp, so there was no way I was going to give him any competition. So having Jedd show up pushed Aaron more than I think he might have gone otherwise. There were a number of folks from the Tucson area that showed up and participated. Whether they had been training grip or not, it was good to see familiar faces. We also had Ben show up and compete in his first comp. He did great for a first comp! Due to personal reasons, I quite frankly expected to have a subpar performance, but in spite of the adversity I was still able to post PRs on all three events. So that was the 2nd unexpected surprise and I'm grateful for the camaraderie and support from the other participants! We had a hell of a lot of fun with "hold my beer feats"! Jedd has some great stuff on video! I think we will keep the gripboard feat polling pretty busy over the next number of weeks. Lastly, a thank you has to go out to Aaron's wife Heidi and family who very gracious for having us at their place and providing food. My Son and I had a chance to stay a bit afterwards, play with their daughters and dog, and have a bite to eat before we got on the road. Nice job, Martin, and thank you for all your support. Jedd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Gripper Event: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Been very busy traveling and forgot to post these... Pinch Event: Crusher Event: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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