acorn Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 (edited) So I have gotten the requisite preliminary OK from the boss to put on the Comp in the coming year. Gonna shoot for mid March I think, March 17th, 2012. Prolly a couple of weeks after the Arnold. This thread is to put out the events I am considering and get feedback and/or suggestions for alternate ones. If we have at least 3 Elite competitors sign up there will be Elite, Open, and Novice classes contested. I plan to hand make some unique Trophies in a design I have come up with as well. Should be a ton of fun as usual and a nice weather change for folks from colder climates. This time of year is usually when I'm planting tomatoes here for comparison. Current event schedule under consideration Grippers (max close, Single hand contested. Grippers RGC Rated) 2 Hand Pinch Euro device (multiple widths contested, weights calibrated) DO Axle DL (using Ironmind Axle) 2" FBBC Vbar (Optional at this point) Medley Let me know if you have any questions, and I will add more details as they are defined. - Aaron Edited September 7, 2011 by acorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Colder climates........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaz Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Looks like a great lineup. I hope a lot of people from the GB can make it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamTGlass Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Aaron I will be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Aaron I will be there. Great to hear it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malice Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Looks good and I should be there this year. I think you should definitely include 2" vbar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel reinard Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 If funds look good I'll hop on over. This is one of the comps I want to do next year. Are grippers from MMS or block set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 If funds look good I'll hop on over. This is one of the comps I want to do next year. Are grippers from MMS or block set? Was planning for MMS. A little harder to judge but more likely to give higher numbers for newbie and veteran alike. Hope you can make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 i just saw this contest and the timing works well with my school schedule. I really want to participate if I can get the funds together since its a far trip for me (NY). It would be nice contest experience. Any plans on getting a group rate at a hotel or anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel reinard Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Chez, i'll bet someone would split a room with you if you fly to Tucson. When I go there I fly into Phoenix and stay with an aunt then catch a ride or drive the 90 minutes down to Tucson. I'm not sure if I can go or how i'll do the trip but if I get to go and it works out I can see about room and ride in Phoenix. Buying a ticket sooner than later is of course cheaper but its probably an option if you decide to go last minue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 (edited) Chez, i'll bet someone would split a room with you if you fly to Tucson. When I go there I fly into Phoenix and stay with an aunt then catch a ride or drive the 90 minutes down to Tucson. I'm not sure if I can go or how i'll do the trip but if I get to go and it works out I can see about room and ride in Phoenix. Buying a ticket sooner than later is of course cheaper but its probably an option if you decide to go last minue. Thanks for the option Daniel. I think one of my girl's friends just moved there so I'll see if she can help me out also. If not, I'll just save up and treat myself. Only live once, right. Edited October 22, 2011 by Chez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaz Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Cesare & Daniel, I have my fingers crossed that you both can make it out. I would let you guys stay at my place but I live in Flagstaff AZ which is 4 hours away from Tucson and has no "real" airport. I can probably pick people up on my way down to Tucson in Phoenix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 thanks rich, a ride from the hotel would def be a huge help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel reinard Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Thanks Rich. If I go I'll probably hit up you or Russ for a ride, or I can borrow my aunts car. Plenty of logistics options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwwm Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I think I can make it. Just a short drive down the I-10. A few questions: What time do you think it will start? How novice is novice? Right now I can close an IM #2, but I'm a ways from closing the #2.5. I started working on my pinch grip and farmer's walks a month or so ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 I think I can make it. Just a short drive down the I-10. A few questions: What time do you think it will start? How novice is novice? Right now I can close an IM #2, but I'm a ways from closing the #2.5. I started working on my pinch grip and farmer's walks a month or so ago. Great! If you PM me your email address I can include you in the emails I send out when I schedule group training sessions leading up to the comp. These allow guys unfamiliar with the equipment to get a chance to train on it before contest day and also allows for some one on one instruction. I'm trying to hold these at least once or twice a month lately. So maybe something will work for you. Otherwise there are a few grip guys in Phoenix metro area and 1 in Flagstaff that would let you try some of the equipment like Blobs, Euro pinch, thickbar, etc. Start time is generally around 10:30 +/- a half hour. I will set the planned start time as we get closer and I can coordinate with the venue. Novice class is going to follow the NAGS definition which is your first year of competing. http://www.gripsport.org/divisions.htm You will do fine even where you are now on grippers. We will likely even have some crossfitters in the comp for you to beat up on. Thanks, Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 thanks rich, a ride from the hotel would def be a huge help Chez, if you fly into Tucson I'm sure one of us will be happy to help with picking you up and getting you back to the airport. We usually don't have enough out of town competitors to qualify for a group hotel rate though. It's possible one of the guys may be able to put you up in a guest bedroom or on a couch if you had interest though. - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Thanks Aaron. That would really help. I might have a place to stay in Arizona with a friend. I gotta work out some details and see if I can afford the trip but I'll let you know when I can finalize everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaz Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I think I can make it. Just a short drive down the I-10. A few questions: What time do you think it will start? How novice is novice? Right now I can close an IM #2, but I'm a ways from closing the #2.5. I started working on my pinch grip and farmer's walks a month or so ago. Glad to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwwm Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I think I can make it. Just a short drive down the I-10. A few questions: What time do you think it will start? How novice is novice? Right now I can close an IM #2, but I'm a ways from closing the #2.5. I started working on my pinch grip and farmer's walks a month or so ago. Great! If you PM me your email address I can include you in the emails I send out when I schedule group training sessions leading up to the comp. These allow guys unfamiliar with the equipment to get a chance to train on it before contest day and also allows for some one on one instruction. I'm trying to hold these at least once or twice a month lately. So maybe something will work for you. Otherwise there are a few grip guys in Phoenix metro area and 1 in Flagstaff that would let you try some of the equipment like Blobs, Euro pinch, thickbar, etc. Start time is generally around 10:30 +/- a half hour. I will set the planned start time as we get closer and I can coordinate with the venue. Novice class is going to follow the NAGS definition which is your first year of competing. http://www.gripsport.org/divisions.htm You will do fine even where you are now on grippers. We will likely even have some crossfitters in the comp for you to beat up on. Thanks, Aaron Aaron, That is amazing! Yes, I can probably make it down at least once before the contest. That start time is perfect! Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timstruse Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Thanks Aaron. That would really help. I might have a place to stay in Arizona with a friend. I gotta work out some details and see if I can afford the trip but I'll let you know when I can finalize everything. I can sleep 3 in beds, 3 more on couches and another on an air mattress. Anyone coming from out of town is welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Looks like I'm running out of excuses. I'm going make this trip happen no matter what. Thanks so much for that offer Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel reinard Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Same here Chez. The more I think about this comp the more i'm committing to it. If I can convince the gf to come make it a vacation trip with me i'll be able to seal the deal now. Aaron, I hope to try a 2" Vbar event. For some reason that one peaks my interest even though I only touched one at Jedds when I saw it just sitting there. 4 plates was a tease I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 Same here Chez. The more I think about this comp the more i'm committing to it. If I can convince the gf to come make it a vacation trip with me i'll be able to seal the deal now. Aaron, I hope to try a 2" Vbar event. For some reason that one peaks my interest even though I only touched one at Jedds when I saw it just sitting there. 4 plates was a tease I guess. That would be great! Hope you can make it out. If there is enough interest in the 2" vbar by the potential competitors we will do it. Me personally, I could take it or leave it. - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timstruse Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Looks like I'm running out of excuses. I'm going make this trip happen no matter what. Thanks so much for that offer Tim. You're very welcome. Looking forward to meeting you. Hope you like to eat good steak. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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