Martin_Arildsson Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Please remember that the grippers used at the european championship isn't RGC-calibrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autolupus Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Just calibrated some of my grippers, filed HG350 came in at 75.7kg, got a close on this the other day but haven't closed it since. Still haven't closed it solidly! Must have been an aberration. Scrub me from the ratings, or put me in at 2.98 will let you know when I get it(again?) The 2.98 is my #3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Please remember that the grippers used at the european championship isn't RGC-calibrated.I would be curious to know how much difference there is. Martin, aren't some of the Euro-grippers yours? You could easily make comparisons if atleast some of them are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 Thanks Martin for the info about the calibration at Euros. Still haven't closed it solidly! Must have been an aberration. Scrub me from the ratings, or put me in at 2.98 will let you know when I get it(again?) The 2.98 is my #3 why? isnt true u close it at least once(75.7 kg)? why drop u? I would be curious to know how much difference there is. Martin, aren't some of the Euro-grippers yours? You could easily make comparisons if atleast some of them are. it will be nice if u could translate in pounds some of them. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 Mike: please let me know your final answer. If u closed it once the poundage its ok if u arent sure u did it ,please let me know if 2.98=150lbs?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemery Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hugo, Please update my close to #154 IM 3. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_Arildsson Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Please remember that the grippers used at the european championship isn't RGC-calibrated.I would be curious to know how much difference there is. Martin, aren't some of the Euro-grippers yours? You could easily make comparisons if atleast some of them are. The only grippers that I have calibrated that is used in contests is: Arne's #3 (rated to 3.0 by Mikael) which calibrated at 143,84 lbs Mine MM2 Replica (rated to 3.14 by Mikael) which calibrated at 140,95 Arne's BBSE (rated to 3.81 by David) which calibrated at 190,59 lbs Several people tried both the #3 and MM2 repl, and everyone has said that the MM2 repl. felt harder. I actually think that the RGC shouldn't be taken as an "absolute truth". The only thing the RGC does is to measure how much weight that is needed to make the handles touch, nothing else! I will never use RGC rankings in a contest, because the RGC don't really tell how hard a gripper feels. However the RGC can be used as a "guide" as to how hard a gripper may feel. But just don't rely to much on it. There is no true gripper calibrator out, and I wonder if there ever will be one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemery Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hugo, I've made a terrible mistake. The griper I closed was #150. . . . NOT 154. I appalogize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Paul Knight - 177 IM 3.5 - 8/22/2008 - USA Thanks Hugo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 Paul: thanks man i was waiting for this( i dont send any P.M to people asking them to POST here). I only have my mm1 calibrated and i am still 2 mm to close it using one choker, after it will post my result(using the topic u made). Casey: no prob. Did u send the video to Wannagrip??Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 Before i update the list i'd like to KNOW how many pounds its necessary to close the 3.54 gripper and the 3,65 ?? (i am asking this because they used the EURO calibrated system and i am not familiar with it. My fault:-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Before i update the list i'd like to KNOW how many pounds its necessary to close the 3.54 gripper and the 3,65 ??(i am asking this because they used the EURO calibrated system and i am not familiar with it. My fault:-( This should make things easier Hugo: http://p2.foorumi.info/rautakoura/viewtopic.php?t=9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Mathison Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Before i update the list i'd like to KNOW how many pounds its necessary to close the 3.54 gripper and the 3,65 ??(i am asking this because they used the EURO calibrated system and i am not familiar with it. My fault:-( My 3.5 is rated 3.68 and its 190#. not exactly3.65 like you wanted but close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_Arildsson Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Before i update the list i'd like to KNOW how many pounds its necessary to close the 3.54 gripper and the 3,65 ??(i am asking this because they used the EURO calibrated system and i am not familiar with it. My fault:-( There is no way to tell how many pounds that are needed to make the handles touch on these grippers, before they have been RGC "calibrated". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 (edited) My 3.5 is rated 3.68 and its 190#. not exactly3.65 like you wanted but close. exactly Chris, its true according the RNC. There is no way to tell how many pounds that are needed to make the handles touch on these grippers, before they have been RGC "calibrated". Little confused here, i need to add Sam and Matti (both did 3,54 during the Euro)+ Gabriel(3,65). Any way to translate to pounds? i mean ... can u calibrate them at home?(not sure if they belongs to u)thanks anyway. Edited August 24, 2008 by ewokhugo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_Arildsson Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 There is no way to tell how many pounds that are needed to make the handles touch on these grippers, before they have been RGC "calibrated". Little confused here, i need to add Sam and Matti (both did 3,54 during the Euro)+ Gabriel(3,65). Any way to translate to pounds? i mean ... can u calibrate them at home?(not sure if they belongs to u)thanks anyway. It's two totally different calibration methods. The 3.54 and 3.65 ratings would probably be less with the RGC system. These two grippers belongs to David Horne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 These two grippers belongs to David Horne. thanks martin! Will send him one P.m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemery Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Paul: thanks man i was waiting for this( i dont send any P.M to people asking them to POST here).I only have my mm1 calibrated and i am still 2 mm to close it using one choker, after it will post my result(using the topic u made). Casey: no prob. Did u send the video to Wannagrip??Congrats!! Sure did. Thanks Hugo!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Please remember that the grippers used at the european championship isn't RGC-calibrated.I would be curious to know how much difference there is. Martin, aren't some of the Euro-grippers yours? You could easily make comparisons if atleast some of them are. The only grippers that I have calibrated that is used in contests is: Arne's #3 (rated to 3.0 by Mikael) which calibrated at 143,84 lbs Mine MM2 Replica (rated to 3.14 by Mikael) which calibrated at 140,95 Arne's BBSE (rated to 3.81 by David) which calibrated at 190,59 lbs Several people tried both the #3 and MM2 repl, and everyone has said that the MM2 repl. felt harder. I actually think that the RGC shouldn't be taken as an "absolute truth". The only thing the RGC does is to measure how much weight that is needed to make the handles touch, nothing else! I will never use RGC rankings in a contest, because the RGC don't really tell how hard a gripper feels. However the RGC can be used as a "guide" as to how hard a gripper may feel. But just don't rely to much on it. There is no true gripper calibrator out, and I wonder if there ever will be one? Thanks!You are right and I agree with you, that's why I have often said how it (RGC) isn't perfect. I asked because it would give atleast some kind of rough idea, you would have a better idea what grippers to try in the competition. If I ever get a chance to compete on the Euro-grippers, it would be nice to know. That was my point. So far, I think a 3.54 RGC-close should be good enough for 3.65 Euro-close, for example. Just going by what I've read here. Another thought: IF you have no trouble with the sweep, then the RGC-poundage can perhaps give you quite good numbers to work with? Hugo: don't worry about the updates. If people do want their names on the list, I'm sure they will get their grippers RGC-calibrated, then let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 Hugo: don't worry about the updates. If people do want their names on the list, I'm sure they will get their grippers RGC-calibrated, then let you know. Thanks! I already emailed D.Horne ... maybe he have some numbers for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Arne's #3 (rated to 3.0 by Mikael) which calibrated at 143,84 lbs Mine MM2 Replica (rated to 3.14 by Mikael) which calibrated at 140,95 something wrong here?? the 3.0 gripper sounds harder than the 3.14 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_Arildsson Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Arne's #3 (rated to 3.0 by Mikael) which calibrated at 143,84 lbsMine MM2 Replica (rated to 3.14 by Mikael) which calibrated at 140,95 something wrong here?? the 3.0 gripper sounds harder than the 3.14 ... Nope! According to the RGC so is the harder gripper (MM2 repl.) easier then the #3 (which is easier). Everything is in order (well in the RGC world). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Arne's #3 (rated to 3.0 by Mikael) which calibrated at 143,84 lbsMine MM2 Replica (rated to 3.14 by Mikael) which calibrated at 140,95 something wrong here?? the 3.0 gripper sounds harder than the 3.14 ... Nope! According to the RGC so is the harder gripper (MM2 repl.) easier then the #3 (which is easier). Everything is in order (well in the RGC world). Martin, are you saying the MM2 replica was put in an RGC and arrived at the poundage of 140.95lbs? That doesn't seem possible for a BBE spring to go that low no matter the mounting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 (edited) Nope! According to the RGC so is the harder gripper (MM2 repl.) easier then the #3 (which is easier). Everything is in order (well in the RGC world). thanks.i was triyng to calculate the poundage necessary to close each gripper according the rating Mikael gave , but i realize its not possible.. Edited August 26, 2008 by ewokhugo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_Arildsson Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Arne's #3 (rated to 3.0 by Mikael) which calibrated at 143,84 lbsMine MM2 Replica (rated to 3.14 by Mikael) which calibrated at 140,95 something wrong here?? the 3.0 gripper sounds harder than the 3.14 ... Nope! According to the RGC so is the harder gripper (MM2 repl.) easier then the #3 (which is easier). Everything is in order (well in the RGC world). Martin, are you saying the MM2 replica was put in an RGC and arrived at the poundage of 140.95lbs? That doesn't seem possible for a BBE spring to go that low no matter the mounting. Yes, I've checked it several times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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