1stCoC Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Tex. after 5 credit card thickness "trials" on a brand new gripper sent from Ironmind shut the 3.5 by all rules perscribed by Ironmind. Pictures and video from several angles show the required information and success. Still, with forearms bruised from this past weekend strongman contest and a justified bunch of butterflies in his stomach drove the gripper down... tight shut before a group of witnesses. Richard Sorin 8/5/08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 super job! very strong! Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 well done Tex! congrats Richard for the great team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 So is he the official first one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twig Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 http://74.205.126.46/ironmind/opencms/iron...nsofcrush6.html Not on the list so far, I'm biting my nails as we speak! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Well done Tex! Now I have my mind made up not to hurry with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCoC Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Information and required pictures sent to Dr. Strossen RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkchop Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Well done Tex! pc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knyaz Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 congrats, and nice job.. great to be first on the list!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Information and required pictures sent to Dr. Strossen RS According to their rules they provide you with a witness not you provide them with one. Although every other aspect of their rules may have been covered by setting it up and carrying it out yourself you may have contravened how they want it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 (edited) Information and required pictures sent to Dr. Strossen RS According to their rules they provide you with a witness not you provide them with one. Although every other aspect of their rules may have been covered by setting it up and carrying it out yourself you may have contravened how they want it done. I don't think that is the case. I think they contacted IM first. But I do hope for Tex that everything was done by the rules to the detail. Can't wait to see the video. I was told by Randall Strossen just few hours ago that he wanted to make sure everyone going for it and having a goal of beeing first would have equal chances to do so. So he asked me if I have a specific date in my mind to attempt this. I told him that I can delay my attempt until Finnish Grip Championships on the 29th of September and that intriguing as it would be to be the first, it is not that important vs. the good PR for the national competition. So I can say from my part that IM has handled this well so far. Edited August 5, 2008 by Teemu I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCoC Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Tex contacted Ironmind. I was contacted at a later time to judge. I have been in the past contacted to officiate for numerous contests and several past CoC certifications.Good luck in your efforts to certify but be reminded it is a hard thing to "bring it forth" when subjected to rules. R Sorin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big nasty Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 VERY STRONG CONGRAD'S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Tex contacted Ironmind. I was contacted at a later time to judge. I have been in the past contacted to officiate for numerous contests and several past CoC certifications.Good luck in your efforts to certify but be reminded it is a hard thing to "bring it forth" when subjected to rules. R SorinI'm not sure if this was directed to me or Steve? I hope for Steve as I didn't say anything negative. From my part I can honestly say that I hope they pass Henderson's attempt if it was done by the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nockowt1 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 As I said previously, I would not be suprised if Tex was the first. I'm still convinced that he will do the same with the #4 in the not too distant future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmatt Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Good job TEX!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilkaz Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Bravo, Tex !! and onward to the #4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I have been in the past contacted to officiate for numerous contests and several past CoC certifications. Richard... will you be MY judge when it's my time to cert on the #3.5?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odin Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Way to go Tex, great job! :rock In my brief meeting with Tex, he impressed me as a very kind, humble and patient man who is blessed with a great gift of strength. I hope to see him again and spend some time talking with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andurniat Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Great Stuff Tex. A very deserving man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gripmaniac Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Tex contacted Ironmind. I was contacted at a later time to judge. I have been in the past contacted to officiate for numerous contests and several past CoC certifications.Good luck in your efforts to certify but be reminded it is a hard thing to "bring it forth" when subjected to rules. R Sorin I assume Richard's clarification clears up all uncertainty/doubts for you Steve ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StalwartSentinel Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Tex. after 5 credit card thickness "trials" on a brand new gripper sent from Ironmind shut the 3.5 by all rules perscribed by Ironmind. Pictures and video from several angles show the required information and success. Still, with forearms bruised from this past weekend strongman contest and a justified bunch of butterflies in his stomach drove the gripper down... tight shut before a group of witnesses. Richard Sorin 8/5/08 Wow. Congrats to Tex. You know, I should have bet money that Tex or someone from Richard's camp would be first on that list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Mathison Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I knew Tex could do it! Please tell him congratulations from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Tex contacted Ironmind. I was contacted at a later time to judge. I have been in the past contacted to officiate for numerous contests and several past CoC certifications.Good luck in your efforts to certify but be reminded it is a hard thing to "bring it forth" when subjected to rules. R Sorin I assume Richard's clarification clears up all uncertainty/doubts for you Steve ???? Yes. Pass on my congratulations to Tex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilkkinen Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Congrats Tex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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