EricMilfeld Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Freestyle Rules 1) All bends must be completed within 3 minutes. Except for the rules regarding the wraps, all other Gripboard bending rules apply. 2) Only one wrap will be allowed per each side of the bar. With the wrap rolled up in the direction it will be applied to the bar, it must pass through a hole measuring no greater than 1.25" in diameter. The hole must be cut in material measuring at least .75" thick. For this test it is not required that the wrap be rolled around any stock. Wraps that are obviously thinner than 1.25" don't necessarily need to be measured on the video. A single standard size rubber band may be applied to each side of the bar to hold the wraps in place. Thigh padding is allowed, provided it is a supple material. 3) A video which shows the length of the bar, the wrap requirements, and the 2" maximum distance requirement is sufficient proof. Video is not required for contest bends, provided all of the other rules have been followed. 4) All bars must be calibrated by Eric Milfeld or by someone using a similar calibration device approved by him. 5) For a bend to rank higher than another bender's existing bend it must calibrate at least 15 pounds heavier, however, a bender may improve upon his own bend in 5 pound increments. So, for example, it is possible that a bend of 500 would tie one of 490 if the 490 was performed first by another bender. The calibration rating attained at the list's namesake length or longer is the only rating allowed for ranking, regardless of actual bar length. For example, if you bend a 6.5" section of steel from a batch that calibrates at 500 pounds at 7" you will be given credit for only 500 pounds. If, however,a 7.25" bar calibrates at 500 pounds credit will be given for 500 pounds on the 7" length list. 7" 1)Paul Knight 645lb. 5/16" square crs 2009 2)Eric Milfeld 615lb. 7" 80D section 2009 3)Mike Hadland 565lb. 3/8" crs 2010 4)Mike Krahling 525lb. 5/16 x 7" Hexabastard 2009 5)Greg Griffin 510lb. Bastard 2009 5)Alex Graves 510lb. Bastard 2009 5)Jim Ricchezza 510lb. Bastard 2009 8)Chris Hunt 490lb. 5/16" crs 2009 9)Darin Heltemes 480lb. 21/64" drill rod 2010 9)Mike Rinderle 480lb. 21/64" drill rod 2010 11)Brad Manion 440lb. 5/16" crs 2009 12)Tim Tolbert 425lb. 8mm crs 2009 13)Ian Pritchard 395lb. 5/16" crs 2009 14)Casey Emery 365lb. 5/16" hrs 2009 14)Mark DeSouza 365lb. 5/16" hrs 2009 16)Perry Glover 340lb. 5/16 x 7" hrs 2009 6" 1)Paul Knight 735lb. Huge Brutal Hexabastard 2010 2)Mike Hadland 685lb. 5/16 x approx. 6" "JH FNL" grade 5 2009 3)Eric Milfeld 670lb. 6" 70D section 2009 4)Tim Struse 665lb. Huge Hexabastard 2010 4)Aaron Corcorran 665lb. Huge Hexabastard 2010 6)Mike Krahling 630lb. 6" Bastard 2009 6)Darin Heltemes 630lb. 5/16" crs 2009 8)Mike Rinderle 565lb. 6" Red Nail 2010 9)Jim Ricchezza 540lb. 6" Red Nail 2009 10)Jaime Britton 525lb. 1/4 x 6" grade 8 2010 10)Brandon Azevedo 525lb. 1/4 x 6" grade 8 2010 12)Ian Pritchard 515lb. 1/4 x 6 1/8" grade 8 2009 13)Perry Glover 480lb. 5/16 x 6" grade 2 2009 13)Ian Gilespy 480lb. 1/4" square 2010 13)Tim Tolbert 490lb. 1/4 x 6" grade 8 2009 16)Carl Donati Jr. 465lb. 1/4 x 6" grade 8 2010 17)Steve Callahan 435lb. 1/4 x 6" grade 5 2010 18)Josh Parvin 375lb. 60D 2009 Reverse Rules 1) Using a reverse grip (knuckles facing in opposing directions), the bar must be bent to at least 40 degrees within 30 seconds. An upper arm and elbow may contact the torso, but no arm contact is allowed below the top of the hip bone. Incidental contact of the forearm with the torso is permissible. 2) The angle of bend must be measured with a swing arm type protractor. 3) All other applicable Steel Slayer rules apply. 7" 1)Eric Milfeld 435lb. 5/16" crs 2009 2)Carl Ansara 420lb. Red Nail 2009 3)Darin Heltemes 410lb. 5/16" W1 drill rod 2010 4)Mike Rinderle 270lb. 7mm crs 2009 6" 1)Paul Knight 550lb. 5/16" crs 2009 2)Mike Krahling 540lb. 6" Red Nail 2009 3)Eric Milfeld 525lb. 5/16" crs 2009 4)Brad Manion 500lb. 1/4" x 6 1/8" grd 8 2009 5)Darin Heltemes 495lb. 1/4" x 6" grd 8 2009 6)Greg Griffin 1/4"x5 1/2" grd 5 (410lb. @ 6") 2009 6)Alex Graves 1/4"x5 1/2" grd 5 (410lb. @ 6") 2009 6)Casey Emery 1/4"x5 1/2" grd 5 (410lb. @ 6") 2009 6)Jim Ricchezza 1/4"x5 1/2" grd 5 (410lb. @ 6") 2009 10)Ian Pritchard 375lb. 60D cut to 5 1/2" 2009 10)Mark DeSouza 375lb. 60D cut to 5 1/2" 2009 12)Ryan Johnson 375lb. 60D 2009 13)Mike Rinderle 305lb. 60D 2009 Braced Rules 1) Any braced style of bending is allowed, provided the bar does not contact the feet or floor. 2) Supple material may be used as protection for the legs. 3) All other applicable Steel Slayer freestyle rules apply. 12" 10" 8" 1)Paul Knight 585lb. 80D 2009 1)Carl Ansara 585lb. 80D 2009 3)Greg Griffin 500lb. 80D 2009 3)Mike Krahling 500lb. 80D 2009 3)Eric Milfeld 500lb. 80D 2009 6)Alex Graves 455lb. 80D 2009 6)Jim Ricchezza 455lb. 80D 2009 6)Brad Manion 455lb. 80D 2009 9)Ian Pritchard 420lb. 3/8" hrs 2009 10)Casey Emery 365lb. 5/16" crs 2009 11)Mark DeSouza 265lb. 5/16" grd 2 2009 12)Ryan Johnson 265lb. 5/16" grd 2 2009 Additional Calibration Rules It is preferred that bars bent for the lists are attained from one solid length of calibrated rod. If, however, nails or bolts are used at least three samples from the same box or bin must be calibrated, with the lowest figure attained being used for list ranking. Junior Steel Slayers Rules 1)All boys and girls no older than 12 years old are eligible. 2)All other Steel Slayer rules apply, but it isn't necessary for the bar to measured or wrapped on videotape prior to the bend. It's the parent's responsibility to measure the bar, have it calibrated, and insure the wraps are within specs. Showing the 2" or less distance between the legs is required on the video. 7" 1)Chris Tolbert 215lb. 1/4 x 7" crs 2009 6" 1)Chris Tolbert 335lb. 60D 2009 2)Timmy Milfeld 215lb. spiral 60D 2009 3)Paige Krahling 160lb. 3/16 x 6" crs 2009 4)Eric Tolbert 25lb. 5/32 x 6" crs 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 Congratulations, David Wigren! You are the first to earn a spot on the list and did so with a very stout bend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Well done David great bending with the new rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_wigren Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Thank you. It's good to be number 1, even if it'll only be for a short while when Gazzas bend gets cal'd and other start posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntca Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Good job man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpmmkrahling Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Great Job David, that is a great way to start off the new list. I am glad to see the newer stainless steel calc'd that high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_wigren Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Great Job David, that is a great way to start off the new list. I am glad to see the newer stainless steel calc'd that high. Thanks Mike. The numbers are pretty normal for stainless. Eric got 3 peices and they all cal'd exactly the same. Not the hardest stainless but not the weakest either wich was what I thought at first. Should've treated it with more respect I guess, concerning some statements I've made about this stainless earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 David, i believe the "animal power" spirit its in your "heart" Now! your next bend will be 800 pounds+!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Eric Just wondering is your calibration method still the same to 30 degrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 EricJust wondering is your calibration method still the same to 30 degrees. Yes, it is. Are you thinking about calibrating your own steel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 EricJust wondering is your calibration method still the same to 30 degrees. Yes, it is. Are you thinking about calibrating your own steel? Eric I was just wondering the 30 degrees still wont account for the harder crush on the stainless and g8 bolts etc we could do with something that holds a bolt say bend to 3inches between the legs sideways then apply weight to the top leg so its crushed down to the 2inch mark then we can measure the last inch of crush. Something like a pipe bending press with a hydraulich gauge on it or something on the floor holding the bent item sideways and then weight is applied to the top leg pushing it down onto the other leg. I used to calibrate my own stock a long while back useing a 1 1/8" bar with a nut with a half inch hole through the middle welded on the top of it and used the deadlift method trouble was after 6oolbs my fingers were fine but i was having to hitch up the weight which was causing inaccuracies i then switched to a pulley system but this was very dodgy and actually cracked the main reinforced concrete beam in my old garage so i abandoned that. The calibration has its purposes and its nice to see the numbers that bent steel calibrate at but sometimes its better to not worry about these things and just bend the steel or not depending on how hard it is. Sometimes numbers are a barrier and can syke you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 I witnessed Paul take down a particularly difficult Edgin in well under a minute last night. Congrats, buddy! The 7" list is finally up and running with the mark to beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturalstrength Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I witnessed Paul take down a particularly difficult Edgin in well under a minute last night. Congrats, buddy! The 7" list is finally up and running with the mark to beat. Congratulations Paul!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_wigren Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Totally awsome Paul! Don't get to comfortable though. I'm working on some hard 7" bends. Better reinforce that position if you wish to keep it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Totally awsome Paul! Don't get to comfortable though. I'm working on some hard 7" bends. Better reinforce that position if you wish to keep it I have plans to smash that at the comp (I hope) ... I really was just interested in feeling how hard these tough Edgins felt and used Eric's wraps which got me on the list. I have no doubt you are going to get some crazy hard bends David! It will be fun if we can get a back and forth going ... seems the trick right now is finding out how much the steel cal's at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_wigren Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Totally awsome Paul! Don't get to comfortable though. I'm working on some hard 7" bends. Better reinforce that position if you wish to keep it I have plans to smash that at the comp (I hope) ... I really was just interested in feeling how hard these tough Edgins felt and used Eric's wraps which got me on the list. I have no doubt you are going to get some crazy hard bends David! It will be fun if we can get a back and forth going ... seems the trick right now is finding out how much the steel cal's at. I think you'll end up on top in the end. That KOAB is yours, good luck Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumpster Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Great job Paul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Awesome job Paul!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Nice work Paul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 I bent a piece of leftover stock from The Show of Hands Grip Cup 2007: a 6" section of 70D nail that calibrates at 670. Since dropping weight from over 200 pounds down to sub 185 I've noticed a significant drop in crushing strength, but I've maintained most of my kinking ability. Now I need to locate something between this bar and a big 6" grade 5, as this one took only about a 95% effort on the crush. You'll notice in the video that after getting one half of the bar wrapped Sandy has to inform me that I failed to measure the length of the bar. And she insisted I bend without my shirt on since I'm so sexy since losing most of my flab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 awesome job Eric! 5 stars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Very nice bend Eric! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sher Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I bent a piece of leftover stock from The Show of Hands Grip Cup 2007: a 6" section of 70D nail that calibrates at 670. Since dropping weight from over 200 pounds down to sub 185 I've noticed a significant drop in crushing strength, but I've maintained most of my kinking ability. Now I need to locate something between this bar and a big 6" grade 5, as this one took only about a 95% effort on the crush. You'll notice in the video that after getting one half of the bar wrapped Sandy has to inform me that I failed to measure the length of the bar. And she insisted I bend without my shirt on since I'm so sexy since losing most of my flab. At least you did it in the house so you wouldn't distract the neighbors! Both you and Paul have really changed a lot in the last month. Great bend, Eric! Congrats to you, Paul, and David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Looking pretty lean Eric! It's nice to see you kept the strength though with the significant weight loss - good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Good job Eric! Looking lean and strong man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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