EricMilfeld Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Sponsors: Metroflex Gym, Ironmind Enterprises, Fat Bastard Barbell Co., Central Market, and At Large Nutrition Meet Directors: Paul Knight and Eric Milfeld When: Saturday, January 24, 2009 Where: Metroflex Gym in Arlington, Texas http://www.metroflexgym.com/ Start Time: 10 AM Entry Fee: $35 payable in any form to Paul Knight. Please include the user fee if you pay via PayPal. p_knight@tractinc.com Paul Knight 5725 Searcy Dr. Fort Worth TX, 76131 Entry Deadline: January 1, 2009 Lifts in Order of Performance: Euro Pinch Standard rules will apply. Grippers Various brands of calibrated grippers will be contested using a parallel set. The judge will give the gripster a verbal start command when the set is legal. Reverse Grip Bending Calibrated 6" stock will be bent to 40 degrees within 30 seconds. 2" Axle Deadlift Using a double overhand grip, the Ironmind Appolon's Axle will be hoisted to a finished position with the knees locked and the torso fully erect. Hitching is not allowed. The bar must be returned under control to the platform on the judge's signal. A sumo stance is allowed. Medley Five basic disciplines will be contested. Each discipline will be represented with three different objects of increasing difficulty to be lifted with one hand. The following implements are listed in ascending order of difficulty. Narrow pinch will include the Ironmind Blockbuster pinch block loaded with 30, a 1.5" wooden pinch block loaded at 70, and the Euro Pinch loaded at 90. Thick pinch will include a 30 pound hex, a Blob 50, and a Blob 50 with 10 additional pounds. Supporting grip will include a 2 1/2" FBBC Crusher loaded to a total weight of 110, a Rolling Thunder loaded to a total weight of 180, and the 175 pound 2 1/2" steel dumbbell housed at Metroflex Gym (it's tougher than an Inch Dumbbell). Hub lifting will include the Ironmind hub loaded with 30, a 45 pound plate, and a 45 pound plate with 20 additional pounds. V-bar will include a 100 pound anvil, a FBBC 2" v-bar loaded at 225, and another FBBC 2" v-bar loaded at 275. Other than the v-bar lifts, which must clear the floor by 2", all the implements must be fully deadlifted. Three minutes will be allowed for completion of all the disciplines. Implements may be lifted in any order the gripster chooses. Multiple attempts are allowed on the implements. Two or three bonus points events might be added. Scoring Four attempts for all events but the medley will be allowed. Gripsters may select lighter weights on successive attempts if previous attempts are unsuccessful. The rounds system will be used (all lifters will take their first attempts before starting second attempts, and so on.) Placing will be determined by a combined points total. The points awarded for pinch will be the weight lifted. The points awarded for grippers will be the calibration poundage of the gripper multiplied by "1.3". The points awarded for bending will be the calibration poundage multiplied by "0.4". The points awarded for the axle will be the weight lifted multiplied by "0.6". The easiest implements of all the medley disciplines are worth 30 points. All other implements are worth 10 points. So, a perfect score in the medley is 250 points. Travel Information Metroflex Gym is 18 miles from DFW Airport and and 29 miles from Love Field. Additional Notes Trophies will be awarded through 5th place. Prize packages will also be awarded, with details to follow. The Euro Pinch and Appolon's Axle weights will be calibrated. Only gym chalk is allowed as a grip aid. Additional sponsorship is likely. More details to follow. Competitors List Paul Knight Eric Milfeld Casey Emery Kevin Emery Greg Griffin Rendy Delacruz Jedd Johnson Rex Hubbard Mark Desouza David Mims Shane Musselwhite Mark Lundie James Doherty Nathan Bicknell Alex Graves Cody Sherrod Ryan Johnson Ryne Sandhagen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Oh! good Eric! - I'm glad you've fashioned the competitors list in order of importance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewicked Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Oh! good Eric! - I'm glad you've fashioned the competitors list in order of importance Sweet! I'm from DFW! This could be FUN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 This is gonna be fun! -Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coombsfh Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I'm willing to bet this will be a swet comp. Wish I lived in the same country... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemery Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Payable in to Paul in ANY form ? I'll pay you with slaps to the face, mine are worth $1.00 a pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewicked Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 put me down paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 (edited) put me down paul Thats what I like to here! It would be a shame if you didn't compete, you and your ridiculous hand strength Edited December 15, 2008 by Paul Knight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Let me remind everyone - entry fee's are due before the 1st of Jan 2009 - we have alot to pay for, so lets try to get those in on time if not early - $35 send to: Paul Knight 5725 Searcy Dr. Fort Worth TX 76131 or Paypal to: p_knight@tractinc.com all forms of payment accepted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemery Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I have bad news. A couple days ago I noticed my bellybutton was a little swollen and tender. I am going to the doctor soon and will find out for sure but I think it might be hernia. Training for those axle DLs probably. I dont know what they do for that but I don't know if I'll be able to compete. I will let you know Paul, I should know by the payment deadline anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 (edited) I have bad news. A couple days ago I noticed my bellybutton was a little swollen and tender. I am going to the doctor soon and will find out for sure but I think it might be hernia. Training for those axle DLs probably. I dont know what they do for that but I don't know if I'll be able to compete. I will let you know Paul, I should know by the payment deadline anyway. Casey, I've been there, done that. It all depends on how soon you can get surgery. It took me about 4 weeks or so before I felt ready to lift weights again. I hope you can get surgery soon and that you heal fast! Also, make sure the surgeon knows to look around for other holes in your abdominal wall and patch them up too as a preventative measure. -Rex Edited December 18, 2008 by The Natural Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I have bad news. A couple days ago I noticed my bellybutton was a little swollen and tender. I am going to the doctor soon and will find out for sure but I think it might be hernia. Training for those axle DLs probably. I dont know what they do for that but I don't know if I'll be able to compete. I will let you know Paul, I should know by the payment deadline anyway. Sorry to hear it, Casey! I learned everything I know about hernias from Weird Al. Hope this helps: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=GpyoxEYa5mE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemery Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I have bad news. A couple days ago I noticed my bellybutton was a little swollen and tender. I am going to the doctor soon and will find out for sure but I think it might be hernia. Training for those axle DLs probably. I dont know what they do for that but I don't know if I'll be able to compete. I will let you know Paul, I should know by the payment deadline anyway. Casey, I've been there, done that. It all depends on how soon you can get surgery. It took me about 4 weeks or so before I felt ready to lift weights again. I hope you can get surgery soon and that you heal fast! Also, make sure the surgeon knows to look around for other holes in your abdominal wall and patch them up too as a preventative measure. -Rex Thanks Rex, Im going to the docin about 45 min and hopefully its something else. I will compete no matter what but I may have to take it real easy. I have bad news. A couple days ago I noticed my bellybutton was a little swollen and tender. I am going to the doctor soon and will find out for sure but I think it might be hernia. Training for those axle DLs probably. I dont know what they do for that but I don't know if I'll be able to compete. I will let you know Paul, I should know by the payment deadline anyway. Sorry to hear it, Casey! I learned everything I know about hernias from Weird Al. Hope this helps: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=GpyoxEYa5mE HAHA, very good. That takes me back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Just talked to Casey - he does have a hernia and is meeting w/a surgeon tomorrow - wish him the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Just talked to Casey - he does have a hernia and is meeting w/a surgeon tomorrow - wish him the best Get healed up Casey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule92 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Just talked to Casey - he does have a hernia and is meeting w/a surgeon tomorrow - wish him the best Heal up soon buddy!!! Sorry to hear about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Very sorry to hear that Casey! Heal up fast man. Heal up completely is more appropriate too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Sorry to say but I won't be competing. I will be there to support my 2 sons, Shane & Cody and to take plenty of pictures. I also can't wait to meet some new people. I haven't specifically trained for grip comps and I don't won't to get off track from my arm wrestling training right now. I'm doing AW pecific training only right now. I can't risk tweaking my wrist or elbow and hamper my training. Look forward to watching. Hope you heal up soon Casey. Hey Paul, Shane said he's going to beat you at the axle deadlift and Cody said he's going to beat you at grippers. LOL! Mighty Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewicked Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 get better brutha.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemery Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Thanks dudes. The surgeon said that my old incision re-oppened so it's not umbilicle hernia. Having my opperation Monday early morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 The specifics of the medley event have been fine tuned. Other than the v-bar implements, all the implements will be fully deadlifted. And a few of the implement weights have changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 (edited) Can someone post the physical address of the Metroflex so I can google a map for directions? Thanks! Mighty Joe Edited January 23, 2009 by Mighty Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_Arildsson Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Can someone post the physical address of the Metroflexso I can google a map for directions? Thanks! Mighty Joe Click on me 2921 S. Cooper Suite 109 Arlington, TX 76015 817-465-9331 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odin Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Can someone post the physical address of the Metroflexso I can google a map for directions? Thanks! Mighty Joe Click on me 2921 S. Cooper Suite 109 Arlington, TX 76015 817-465-9331 haha love it, great find Martin, better than replying GIYF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_Arildsson Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Can someone post the physical address of the Metroflexso I can google a map for directions? Thanks! Mighty Joe Click on me 2921 S. Cooper Suite 109 Arlington, TX 76015 817-465-9331 haha love it, great find Martin, better than replying GIYF Hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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