David Horne Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Promotors/countries put your name down if you want to promote this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burkhardmacht Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Thanks for opening this thread David! Hopefully there's a lot of interest in organizing this competition - but it should not be a problem because there are several countries who have potential competitors and did not organize the Euros until now. England, Finland and Spain come to my mind (in no special order)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Jara Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 José Jara/ Madrid (Spain) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Thank you Jose for your offer to put on this contest, and I'm sure it would be a wonderful time coming to Madrid. Let us see if anyone else is interested (Finland?), before we ask any more details and put it to the vote. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilkkinen Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 We are willing to organize the Euros 2010, as Hacu said. Organizing the Euros every other year is a great idea. Then every competitors have opportunity to participate where he/she want. Too many competitions in one year, gives too much stress to competitor and that should be avoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_Arildsson Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Spain or Finland is fine with me Hrmm.... it's hard to choose... Nice weather and the beach, or alot of f*ckin' trees and booze? :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 Thanks to both Spain and Finland. We (each country with a grip contest) can now vote for the country to host the 2010 European Grip Champs. UK (David Horne & Steve Gardener) Sweden Germany Switzerland Spain Finland If each country above can nominate someone for the vote (put the name forward below). If you have more than one name, you can just vote between yourselves for the result. Can Finland please tell us which town the contest would be run in? Also can both countries tell us the nearest airports, and the availabilty of accomodation near to the venue? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burkhardmacht Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 For Germany both - Finland or Spain - would be fine! Hopefully we don't need a voting for this decision! I would be glad if the Spanish and Finnish grip guys will make a decision which everybody is pleased with! It would be even more important to finally find a list of standard events which should be used for European Grip Championships. I'm sure that in 2006 and 2008 we have seen a good example of events! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burkhardmacht Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Jara Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 (edited) Hello, the place for the contest in Madrid is Sideropolis Gym. The nearest airport is Barajas, and the distance from the airport to the venue is 10-15 km. There are hotels in the zone of the venue. I'm thinking in the events, but i like a lot the past europeans and for me would be very similar: 1. Grippers 2. Euro-Pinch 3. Apollon's Axle 4. One hand deadlift 5. Test of wrist strength, i don´t know... I thought in the "Stacker" (Goerner's lift) for the wrist exercise, what do you think? Edited September 4, 2008 by Jose Jara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burkhardmacht Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Hello,the place for the contest in Madrid is Sideropolis Gym. The nearest airport is Barajas, and the distance from the airport to the venue is 10-15 km. There are hotels in the zone of the venue. I'm thinking in the events, but i like a lot the past europeans and for me would be very similar: 1. Grippers 2. Euro-Pinch 3. Apollon's Axle 4. One hand deadlift 5. Test of wrist strength, i don´t know... I thought in the "Stacker" (Goerner's lift) for the wrist exercise, what do you think? Good to know where the Euros will take place! The stacker is VERY difficult to judge - You can cheat like hell as we have seen in the German Champs in 2006! Don't take the stacker! The other events sound good to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 It looks good: http://74.125.93.104/translate_c?hl=en&...eB0I7RmscwwnHmw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumpster Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 The stacker is VERY difficult to judge - You can cheat like hell as we have seen in the German Champs in 2006! Why was this difficult to judge and how did guys cheat? I've only seen it used on one other competition (2003 Feats With Hands) and even saw pictures of several competitors. I use it in my training and it seems pretty straight forward if you keep your forearm relatively parallel with the device. I don't think there are any rules in place for the lift so that could be a problem. Maybe lifting a certain number of inches/cm, moving from a lower platform to a higher one, or possibly holding for a certain time would help? I may hold competition in my area someday and this might be an event so coming up with rules would nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 (edited) 1. Grippers 2. Euro-Pinch 3. Apollon's Axle 4. One hand deadlift 5. Test of wrist strength, i don´t know... I thought in the "Stacker" (Goerner's lift) for the wrist exercise, what do you think? i like the R.T the most. I wish the 2010 euro comp add some "different" lifts to avoid "boredom"... -Wrist curl lift(up to 200kg) etc ... Edited September 6, 2008 by ewokhugo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdigriz Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Wrist test.....weaver to front, good test imo and never been contested alot so the boredom factor is addressed? Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_Arildsson Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Boredoom with having standardized events? I'm all for having standardized events! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wscorpion Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I'm thinking in the events, but i like a lot the past europeans and for me would be very similar:1. Grippers 2. Euro-Pinch 3. Apollon's Axle 4. One hand deadlift 5. Test of wrist strength, i don´t know... I thought in the "Stacker" (Goerner's lift) for the wrist exercise, what do you think? May I suggest the one hand lift instead of the one hand deadlift? Now with the one hand deadlift and appolon's axle you have 2 events in favor of large handed people. Since I personally don't feel much for separate classes I think it's only fair to keep handsize in mind when choosing events (regardless of the outcome, I'm still planning on participating though ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdigriz Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Boredoom with having standardized events? I'm all for having standardized events! Standardized events are fine, but only ever having 4 lifts year after year is rather monotonous. There are plenty of lifts that have reasonably well defined rules (standardized) that can be rotated....just my opinion but I think grip has so much more to offer than just say..max grippers, 2hand pinch, vbar and RT for example.....even though they cover alot of bases, it would be easy to insert others in their place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Jara Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Please, could you tell me your preferences or favourites for this contest? Another option could be: 1. Grippers 2. Euro-Pinch 3. Apollon's Axle 4. One hand deadlift "thumbless" 5. A support event With this, the test of wrist strength would be the one hand "thumbless". But i want to hear your opinions and your preferences, Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_Arildsson Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I'm thinking in the events, but i like a lot the past europeans and for me would be very similar:1. Grippers 2. Euro-Pinch 3. Apollon's Axle 4. One hand deadlift 5. Test of wrist strength, i don´t know... I thought in the "Stacker" (Goerner's lift) for the wrist exercise, what do you think? May I suggest the one hand lift instead of the one hand deadlift? Now with the one hand deadlift and appolon's axle you have 2 events in favor of large handed people. Since I personally don't feel much for separate classes I think it's only fair to keep handsize in mind when choosing events (regardless of the outcome, I'm still planning on participating though ) Does 1hdl favor large handed? Please,could you tell me your preferences or favourites for this contest? Another option could be: 1. Grippers 2. Euro-Pinch 3. Apollon's Axle 4. One hand deadlift "thumbless" 5. A support event With this, the test of wrist strength would be the one hand "thumbless". But i want to hear your opinions and your preferences, Thanks! Even though that I'm a "smallhanded" individual, I'd like the AA to be in. Don't really know what you mean with the fifth, as both AA and 1hdl is support. What about overhead levering as the fifth event? http://www.gripfaq.com/Wrist_Strength_Exercises/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florian Kellersmann Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 The one hand deadlift thumbless is an option, of course. Another option could be: 1. Grippers 2. Pinch 3. Axle 4. One hand deadlift (with thumb) 5. One hand axle thumbless Similar to this years events, but the last one is a bit friendlier to small handed people than the RT. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdigriz Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 The one hand deadlift thumbless is an option, of course. Another option could be: 1. Grippers 2. Pinch 3. Axle 4. One hand deadlift (with thumb) 5. One hand axle thumbless Similar to this years events, but the last one is a bit friendlier to small handed people than the RT. Just a thought. True...why have 2 thick bar events...theres always finger and wrist (specifically) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burkhardmacht Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 The one hand deadlift thumbless is an option, of course. Another option could be: 1. Grippers 2. Pinch 3. Axle 4. One hand deadlift (with thumb) 5. One hand axle thumbless Similar to this years events, but the last one is a bit friendlier to small handed people than the RT. Just a thought. Good choice of events! True...why have 2 thick bar events...theres always finger and wrist (specifically) Are You planning to compete? Just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 Who is running the event hasn't been decided yet, never mind the events. Why have these 2 countries wondering who it will be, ridiculous really. Simple and the fairest way is for the countries to vote (like I said). Spain or Finland? As for events, surely not 2 thick bar events, why? There is no Wrist Event. I have an idea that I may be bringing in for the Champions that will be a good event for this section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilkkinen Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 The place will be in Helsinki or Vantaa. Helsinki-Vantaa is the nearest airport. Competition place is about 10 to 20km´s away from the airport. There are many hotels near at the airport or competition place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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