Joefrey Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 (edited) OK, Here's the first stab at putting this all together. The two main categories are CCS closes and TNS closes. The TNS closes will be broken down into two sub groups until we get more data points. These will be Narrow Spread (<2.75") & Normal Spread (>2.75"). When we get more spread measurements, I plan on adding a wide spread category (probably >3.00").Rankings within these groups will be done like this: - Heaviest calibrated gripper within a group wins. - If there is a tie in the TNS category, the gripper with the widest spread wins. Please measure your gripper spreads and include in your posts!!! I will measure mine tonight and include. If there is a tie and one has spread measured and other one doesn't, measured gripper wins. - Video is not necessary, however, it is welcome. Once I figure out how to link video to your name, I will clean this up. - One caveat to the video section: If you are claiming some crazy gripper close that seems outside the realm of probability, you should submit a video. - We will allow non-calibrated grippers for this, however, you will be below all calibrated grippers of the same type. In other words, your "hard #3" will be below a calibrated #3 of 142#. Your uncalibrated #3 will be above a calibrated 2.5, but below all calibrated #3's. Calibration and spread measurement always rule. Some people don't have access to calibration equipment (me ) so we encourage you to post, but calibrated grippers win - always. This has worked well in the coin challenge, so I stole it. - Contrary to popular belief, I am fallible, so I will just tell you now that I will make mistakes. Please bear with me and don't hesitate to correct me if you catch an error. So here is my first stab at this. Any and all suggestions will be welcome. I'm sure this will evolve over time with everyone's input. CCS Teemu I: 182# IM 3.5 & 182# BBE 1stCoC: 154.24# IM 3 Paul Knight: 150# IM 3 CoC#3: 150# IM 3 Captain Sam: 144.6# IM 3 Eric Milfeld: 143# IM 3 Goody: IM 3 (uncalibrated) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbQnLGTZt0Q Bullitt (me): IM 3 (uncalibrated) Vikingsrule92: 132# IM 2.5 porkchop: 122.5# IM2.5 TNS Normal Spread >2.75" Teemu I: 169# BBE Paul Knight: 143# IM 3 - 2 7/8" spread Captain Sam: 130# IM 2.5 Mikael Siverson 123# IM 2.5 Bullitt: Filed IM 2.5 (uncalibrated) Eric Milfeld IM 2.5 (uncalibrated) Narrow Spread <2.75" jad: 155# RB330N - 2.25" spread Bullit: HG300 - 2.25" spread (uncalibrated) porkchop: 135# RB260N - 2 5/8" spread Let me know what you guys think. Crush and Post!!!!!! Quite new to posting. I have read alot of good posts on GripBoard but it's the first time I reply. Consider this as a test. Edited August 7, 2009 by Joefrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joefrey Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 OK, Here's the first stab at putting this all together. The two main categories are CCS closes and TNS closes. The TNS closes will be broken down into two sub groups until we get more data points. These will be Narrow Spread (<2.75") & Normal Spread (>2.75"). When we get more spread measurements, I plan on adding a wide spread category (probably >3.00").Rankings within these groups will be done like this: - Heaviest calibrated gripper within a group wins. - If there is a tie in the TNS category, the gripper with the widest spread wins. Please measure your gripper spreads and include in your posts!!! I will measure mine tonight and include. If there is a tie and one has spread measured and other one doesn't, measured gripper wins. - Video is not necessary, however, it is welcome. Once I figure out how to link video to your name, I will clean this up. - One caveat to the video section: If you are claiming some crazy gripper close that seems outside the realm of probability, you should submit a video. - We will allow non-calibrated grippers for this, however, you will be below all calibrated grippers of the same type. In other words, your "hard #3" will be below a calibrated #3 of 142#. Your uncalibrated #3 will be above a calibrated 2.5, but below all calibrated #3's. Calibration and spread measurement always rule. Some people don't have access to calibration equipment (me ) so we encourage you to post, but calibrated grippers win - always. This has worked well in the coin challenge, so I stole it. - Contrary to popular belief, I am fallible, so I will just tell you now that I will make mistakes. Please bear with me and don't hesitate to correct me if you catch an error. So here is my first stab at this. Any and all suggestions will be welcome. I'm sure this will evolve over time with everyone's input. CCS Teemu I: 182# IM 3.5 & 182# BBE 1stCoC: 154.24# IM 3 Paul Knight: 150# IM 3 CoC#3: 150# IM 3 Captain Sam: 144.6# IM 3 Eric Milfeld: 143# IM 3 Goody: IM 3 (uncalibrated) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbQnLGTZt0Q Bullitt (me): IM 3 (uncalibrated) Vikingsrule92: 132# IM 2.5 porkchop: 122.5# IM2.5 TNS Normal Spread >2.75" Teemu I: 169# BBE Paul Knight: 143# IM 3 - 2 7/8" spread Captain Sam: 130# IM 2.5 Mikael Siverson 123# IM 2.5 Bullitt: Filed IM 2.5 (uncalibrated) Eric Milfeld IM 2.5 (uncalibrated) Narrow Spread <2.75" jad: 155# RB330N - 2.25" spread Bullit: HG300 - 2.25" spread (uncalibrated) porkchop: 135# RB260N - 2 5/8" spread Let me know what you guys think. Crush and Post!!!!!! Quite new to posting. I have read alot of good posts on GripBoard but it's the first time I reply. Consider this as a test. I would like to adress a big "thank you" to all of you for all the good stuf you've posted on GripBoard. The level at which you've pushed hand strength and especially grip strength is really impressive. It's rewarding to see the progress you make. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 CCS Teemu I: 182# IM 3.5 & 182# BBE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY7q3y8yxaU Paul Knight: 168# IM 3.5 Wade Gillingham IM 3.5 (uncalibrated) 1stCoC: 154.24# IM 3 Timo Tuukkanen: 153.4# IM3 (2:55 mark)CoC#3: 150# IM 3 Captain Sam: 144.6# IM 3 Eric Milfeld: 143# IM 3 Goody: IM 3 (uncalibrated) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbQnLGTZt0Q Bullitt (me): IM 3 (uncalibrated) AuCraigCall: IM3 (uncalibrated) Vikingsrule92: 132# IM 2.5 porkchop: 122.5# IM2.5 TNS Normal Spread >/=2.75" Teemu I: 169# BBE Gabriel: 168# BBE - 2.80" spread (while TNS closing a #3 in other hand) Timo Tuukkanen 154.53# IM3 - 2.91" spread (lefty was 132.45# IM2.5 w/2.83" spread)Paul Knight: 154# IM 3 - 2 7/8" spread Wade Gillingham: IM 3 - 3" spread (uncalibrated) Captain Sam: 130# IM 2.5 Mikael Siverson 123# IM 2.5 Bullitt: Filed IM 2.5 (uncalibrated) - 3" spread Hammy: IM 2.5 (uncalibrated) - 2.80" Eric Milfeld IM 2.5 (uncalibrated) Narrow Spread <2.75" jad: 155# RB330N - 2.25" spread Wade Gillingham RB330C - 2.25" spread (unknown calibration) Gripper42004: BBSE, (unknown spread and calibration) http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?&au...si&img=4490 porkchop: 135# RB260N - 2 5/8" spread Goody: HG300 - 2.25" spread (uncalibrated) Bullit: HG300 - 2.25" spread (uncalibrated) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Dave Thorton and I have done a 141 HG300 TNS, spread less than 2.5. Jedd did an RB300N that is not calibrated, but it is 151-155. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 Dave Thorton and I have done a 141 HG300 TNS, spread less than 2.5. Jedd did an RB300N that is not calibrated, but it is 151-155. Wade, Jedd and myself all had a run on these same RB cert grippers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 BTW, I think Helsep's close belongs at the top of the list. Also, Ben Edwards has done some big TNS stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 BTW, I think Helsep's close belongs at the top of the list. Also, Ben Edwards has done some big TNS stuff. I don't have a calibration or spread for Tommy's gripper. Without that, I had to put his SE below the 330 closes. It could very well be harder than the 330's but I just don't have the data. Ben, let me know what you have done and I will add you on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I've can TNS my 141lb 350 pretty easily. 2-1/4" spread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kormaz Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Add me for a #2.5 CCS (uncalibrated) I've unfortunately fractured my left wrist and elbow so big things aren't gonna happen for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Awesome additions guys! CCS Teemu I: 182# IM 3.5 & 182# BBE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY7q3y8yxaU Paul Knight: 168# IM 3.5 Wade Gillingham IM 3.5 (uncalibrated) 1stCoC: 154.24# IM 3 Timo Tuukkanen: 153.4# IM3 (2:55 mark)CoC#3: 150# IM 3 Captain Sam: 144.6# IM 3 Eric Milfeld: 143# IM 3 Goody: IM 3 (uncalibrated) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbQnLGTZt0Q Bullitt (me): IM 3 (uncalibrated) AuCraigCall: IM3 (uncalibrated) Vikingsrule92: 132# IM 2.5 porkchop: 122.5# IM2.5 Kormaz: IM 2.5 (uncalibrated) TNS Normal Spread >/=2.75" Teemu I: 169# BBE Gabriel: 168# BBE - 2.80" spread (while TNS closing a #3 in other hand) Timo Tuukkanen 154.53# IM3 - 2.91" spread (lefty was 132.45# IM2.5 w/2.83" spread)Paul Knight: 154# IM 3 - 2 7/8" spread Wade Gillingham: IM 3 - 3" spread (uncalibrated) Captain Sam: 130# IM 2.5 Mikael Siverson 123# IM 2.5 Bullitt: Filed IM 2.5 (uncalibrated) - 3" spread Hammy: IM 2.5 (uncalibrated) - 2.80" Eric Milfeld IM 2.5 (uncalibrated) Narrow Spread <2.75" jad: 155# RB330N - 2.25" spread Wade Gillingham RB330C - 2.25" spread (unknown calibration) Paul Knight RB330C - 2.25" spread (unknown calibration) Jedd Johnson RB330C - 2.25" spread (unknown calibration) Gripper42004: BBSE, (unknown spread and calibration) http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?&au...si&img=4490 Magnus: 141# HG350 - 2.25" spread Bob Lipinski: 141# HG300 - 2.25" spread Dave Thornton: 141# HG300 - 2.25" spread porkchop: 135# RB260N - 2 5/8" spread Goody: HG300 - 2.25" spread (uncalibrated) Bullit: HG300 - 2.25" spread (uncalibrated) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Ryan added a very nice tns close of his 2.5 with a 3" spread. CCS Teemu I: 182# IM 3.5 & 182# BBE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY7q3y8yxaU Paul Knight: 168# IM 3.5 Wade Gillingham IM 3.5 (uncalibrated) 1stCoC: 154.24# IM 3 Timo Tuukkanen: 153.4# IM3 (2:55 mark)CoC#3: 150# IM 3 Captain Sam: 144.6# IM 3 Eric Milfeld: 143# IM 3 Goody: IM 3 (uncalibrated) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbQnLGTZt0Q Bullitt (me): IM 3 (uncalibrated) AuCraigCall: IM3 (uncalibrated) Vikingsrule92: 132# IM 2.5 porkchop: 122.5# IM2.5 Kormaz: IM 2.5 (uncalibrated) TNS Normal Spread >/=2.75" Teemu I: 169# BBE Gabriel: 168# BBE - 2.80" spread (while TNS closing a #3 in other hand) Timo Tuukkanen 154.53# IM3 - 2.91" spread (lefty was 132.45# IM2.5 w/2.83" spread)Paul Knight: 154# IM 3 - 2 7/8" spread Wade Gillingham: IM 3 - 3" spread (uncalibrated) Captain Sam: 130# IM 2.5 Mikael Siverson 123# IM 2.5 Bullitt: Filed IM 2.5 (uncalibrated) - 3" spread Ryan 502 IM2.5 (uncalibrated) - 3" spread http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwydRCaTSno Hammy: IM 2.5 (uncalibrated) - 2.80" Eric Milfeld IM 2.5 (uncalibrated) Narrow Spread <2.75" jad: 155# RB330N - 2.25" spread Wade Gillingham RB330C - 2.25" spread (unknown calibration) Paul Knight RB330C - 2.25" spread (unknown calibration) Jedd Johnson RB330C - 2.25" spread (unknown calibration) Gripper42004: BBSE, (unknown spread and calibration) http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?&au...si&img=4490 Magnus: 141# HG350 - 2.25" spread Bob Lipinski: 141# HG300 - 2.25" spread Dave Thornton: 141# HG300 - 2.25" spread porkchop: 135# RB260N - 2 5/8" spread Goody: HG300 - 2.25" spread (uncalibrated) Bullit: HG300 - 2.25" spread (uncalibrated) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 BTW, I think Helsep's close belongs at the top of the list. Also, Ben Edwards has done some big TNS stuff. Thanks Bob! Haven't been keeping track of this buddy... I've TNS closed my 169lb easy Super Elite. Travis Mickelberry (tmmicklabs) witnessed it last August but it got lost in the shuffle since I bent a Fantastic that day too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I've never TNS'd a RB330N, it was a 300N but that 155# sounds right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifesnotfair Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I thought Tommy's BBSE's spread was known....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 BTW, I think Helsep's close belongs at the top of the list. Also, Ben Edwards has done some big TNS stuff. Thanks Bob! Haven't been keeping track of this buddy... I've TNS closed my 169lb easy Super Elite. Travis Mickelberry (tmmicklabs) witnessed it last August but it got lost in the shuffle since I bent a Fantastic that day too. What was the spread on that one Ben? I've never TNS'd a RB330N, it was a 300N but that 155# sounds right. Oops. I copied it wrong Josh. Thanks for the honesty bro. I thought Tommy's BBSE's spread was known....? Nobody has told me what it was yet. If anyone knows for sure, just post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 BTW, I think Helsep's close belongs at the top of the list. Also, Ben Edwards has done some big TNS stuff. Thanks Bob! Haven't been keeping track of this buddy... I've TNS closed my 169lb easy Super Elite. Travis Mickelberry (tmmicklabs) witnessed it last August but it got lost in the shuffle since I bent a Fantastic that day too. What was the spread on that one Ben? 2.75". Sorry about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autolupus Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=9162 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Very nice additions Ben and Auto! CCS Teemu I: 182# IM 3.5 & 182# BBE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY7q3y8yxaU Paul Knight: 168# IM 3.5 Wade Gillingham IM 3.5 (uncalibrated) 1stCoC: 154.24# IM 3 Timo Tuukkanen: 153.4# IM3 (2:55 mark)CoC#3: 150# IM 3 Captain Sam: 144.6# IM 3 Eric Milfeld: 143# IM 3 Goody: IM 3 (uncalibrated) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbQnLGTZt0Q Bullitt (me): IM 3 (uncalibrated) AuCraigCall: IM3 (uncalibrated) Vikingsrule92: 132# IM 2.5 porkchop: 122.5# IM2.5 Kormaz: IM 2.5 (uncalibrated) TNS Normal Spread >/=2.75" Bencrush: 169# SE - 2.75" spread Teemu I: 169# BBE Gabriel: 168# BBE - 2.80" spread (while TNS closing a #3 in other hand) Timo Tuukkanen 154.53# IM3 - 2.91" spread (lefty was 132.45# IM2.5 w/2.83" spread)Paul Knight: 154# IM 3 - 2 7/8" spread Wade Gillingham: IM 3 - 3" spread (uncalibrated) Captain Sam: 130# IM 2.5 Mikael Siverson 123# IM 2.5 Autolupus RB240 - 2.80" spread (both hands) Bullitt: Filed IM 2.5 (uncalibrated) - 3" spread Ryan 502 IM2.5 (uncalibrated) - 3" spread http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwydRCaTSno Hammy: IM 2.5 (uncalibrated) - 2.80" Eric Milfeld IM 2.5 (uncalibrated) Narrow Spread <2.75" Wade Gillingham RB330C - 2.25" spread (unknown calibration) Paul Knight RB330C - 2.25" spread (unknown calibration) Jedd Johnson RB330C - 2.25" spread (unknown calibration) Gripper42004: BBSE, (unknown spread and calibration) http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?&au...si&img=4490 jad: 155# RB330N - 2.25" spread Magnus: 141# HG350 - 2.25" spread Bob Lipinski: 141# HG300 - 2.25" spread Dave Thornton: 141# HG300 - 2.25" spread porkchop: 135# RB260N - 2 5/8" spread Goody: HG300 - 2.25" spread (uncalibrated) Bullit: HG300 - 2.25" spread (uncalibrated) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Very strong close Parris!!! CCS Teemu I: 182# IM 3.5 & 182# BBE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY7q3y8yxaU Paul Knight: 168# IM 3.5 Wade Gillingham IM 3.5 (uncalibrated) 1stCoC: 154.24# IM 3 Timo Tuukkanen: 153.4# IM3 (2:55 mark)CoC#3: 150# IM 3 Captain Sam: 144.6# IM 3 Eric Milfeld: 143# IM 3 Goody: IM 3 (uncalibrated) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbQnLGTZt0Q Bullitt (me): IM 3 (uncalibrated) AuCraigCall: IM3 (uncalibrated) Vikingsrule92: 132# IM 2.5 porkchop: 122.5# IM2.5 Kormaz: IM 2.5 (uncalibrated) TNS Normal Spread >/=2.75" Bencrush: 169# SE - 2.75" spread Teemu I: 169# BBE Gabriel: 168# BBE - 2.80" spread (while TNS closing a #3 in other hand) Timo Tuukkanen 154.53# IM3 - 2.91" spread (lefty was 132.45# IM2.5 w/2.83" spread)Paul Knight: 154# IM 3 - 2 7/8" spread Wade Gillingham: IM 3 - 3" spread (uncalibrated) Captain Sam: 130# IM 2.5 Mikael Siverson 123# IM 2.5 Autolupus RB240 - 2.80" spread (both hands) Bullitt: Filed IM 2.5 (uncalibrated) - 3" spread Ryan 502 IM2.5 (uncalibrated) - 3" spread http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwydRCaTSno Rico300zx IM2.5 (uncalibrated) - 2 13/16" spread Hammy: IM 2.5 (uncalibrated) - 2.80" Eric Milfeld IM 2.5 (uncalibrated) Narrow Spread <2.75" Wade Gillingham RB330C - 2.25" spread (unknown calibration) Paul Knight RB330C - 2.25" spread (unknown calibration) Jedd Johnson RB330C - 2.25" spread (unknown calibration) Gripper42004: BBSE, (unknown spread and calibration) http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?&au...si&img=4490 jad: 155# RB330N - 2.25" spread Magnus: 141# HG350 - 2.25" spread Bob Lipinski: 141# HG300 - 2.25" spread Dave Thornton: 141# HG300 - 2.25" spread porkchop: 135# RB260N - 2 5/8" spread Goody: HG300 - 2.25" spread (uncalibrated) Bullit: HG300 - 2.25" spread (uncalibrated) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwhities Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I did the TNS on my #2.5 IM. Do I need to measure the inside of the handles or the outside edges of the handle? Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I did the TNS on my #2.5 IM. Do I need to measure the inside of the handles or the outside edges of the handle? Michael Inside. Glad to see you around bro. Where have you been? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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