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The Gripmas Carol 2011


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My oldest is getting out of daycare this year. I am hoping to save myself a huge headache and fly to some of these meets, if my wife approves the expenditure.

If I come, I don't plan on losing a sledge event. I will sponsor a prize for the winner of the event regardless of whether or not I show. I would love for the winner to take home the implement (name a fair price if we get around to it Chris), but if that doesn't work I will think of something.

Bob - I have been looking for a pair of wooden handles sledges for Adam but so far all I can find are the darn fiberglass ones - TS is supposed to be getting me in a pair for him - I don't want to get rid of the pair I have but would be glad to make up another pair if I can find the hammers to start with. I'll let you know here soon.

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Bob - I have been looking for a pair of wooden handles sledges for Adam but so far all I can find are the darn fiberglass ones - TS is supposed to be getting me in a pair for him - I don't want to get rid of the pair I have but would be glad to make up another pair if I can find the hammers to start with. I'll let you know here soon.

Chris - I just bought a pair of 12# hammers with hickory handles through MSC.

Here's the link:http://www1.mscdirect.com/cgi/NNSRIT2?PMAKA=85244374&PMPXNO=2208989&cm_re=ItemDetail-_-ResultListing-_-SearchResults

I get a discount through my employer, so I ended up paying $64 for the pair shipped to my door. I thought it was a pretty sweet deal.

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Bob - I have been looking for a pair of wooden handles sledges for Adam but so far all I can find are the darn fiberglass ones - TS is supposed to be getting me in a pair for him - I don't want to get rid of the pair I have but would be glad to make up another pair if I can find the hammers to start with. I'll let you know here soon.

Chris - I just bought a pair of 12# hammers with hickory handles through MSC.

Here's the link:http://www1.mscdirect.com/cgi/NNSRIT2?PMAKA=85244374&PMPXNO=2208989&cm_re=ItemDetail-_-ResultListing-_-SearchResults

I get a discount through my employer, so I ended up paying $64 for the pair shipped to my door. I thought it was a pretty sweet deal.

Nice discount - that link leads me to 12# hammers for $52.80 EACH

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Bob - I have been looking for a pair of wooden handles sledges for Adam but so far all I can find are the darn fiberglass ones - TS is supposed to be getting me in a pair for him - I don't want to get rid of the pair I have but would be glad to make up another pair if I can find the hammers to start with. I'll let you know here soon.

Chris - I just bought a pair of 12# hammers with hickory handles through MSC.

Here's the link:http://www1.mscdirect.com/cgi/NNSRIT2?PMAKA=85244374&PMPXNO=2208989&cm_re=ItemDetail-_-ResultListing-_-SearchResults

I get a discount through my employer, so I ended up paying $64 for the pair shipped to my door. I thought it was a pretty sweet deal.

I found tool liquidation stores to be a great place for hammers. They're cheap ($15 or so) and they usually have a variety. I've gotten my 12's, 14's and 16's there. Never buy from an actual tool house or construction type store.

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Bob - I have been looking for a pair of wooden handles sledges for Adam but so far all I can find are the darn fiberglass ones - TS is supposed to be getting me in a pair for him - I don't want to get rid of the pair I have but would be glad to make up another pair if I can find the hammers to start with. I'll let you know here soon.

Chris - I just bought a pair of 12# hammers with hickory handles through MSC.

Here's the link:http://www1.mscdirect.com/cgi/NNSRIT2?PMAKA=85244374&PMPXNO=2208989&cm_re=ItemDetail-_-ResultListing-_-SearchResults

I get a discount through my employer, so I ended up paying $64 for the pair shipped to my door. I thought it was a pretty sweet deal.

I found tool liquidation stores to be a great place for hammers. They're cheap ($15 or so) and they usually have a variety. I've gotten my 12's, 14's and 16's there. Never buy from an actual tool house or construction type store.

I've never seen a 14# hammer. that would be a really nice size to have. I'll have to start looking out for them.

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Nice discount - that link leads me to 12# hammers for $52.80 EACH

Yeah. That's the normal price. If you can't find anything locally, shoot me a PM. I'll see if I can get you a pair at the discounted price.

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You won't want their 14 pounder Brent- $160 or so, non-sparking type

of course I want a brass head. that makes them even cooler.

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Something I have decided to do at Gripmas is to keep track of all the over 50 Masters lifts - there will be no special class or trophies etc - just a list of what was done and the persons name, age, and body weight is all.

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Something I have decided to do at Gripmas is to keep track of all the over 50 Masters lifts - there will be no special class or trophies etc - just a list of what was done and the persons name, age, and body weight is all.

I'm going to be keeping a list of the 44-45 age group myself. :D:help

The diet is not going as planned. Actually gained a couple pounds this week. Need to get serious about it.

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Jedd - have you managed to lever those double 16s yet?

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I haven't tried. Was going to try it out yesterday with Eric here, BUT we ran out of time, so i am going to try it next time I have him here. Thanks for the reminder to paypal you too, by the way.

Jedd

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Chris have you sorted out how the hercules hold will go? I am trying to figure out the best way to train for this one

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Chris have you sorted out how the hercules hold will go? I am trying to figure out the best way to train for this one

200# farmers walk - 1/4 mile :whistel :whistel

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Chris have you sorted out how the hercules hold will go? I am trying to figure out the best way to train for this one

200# farmers walk - 1/4 mile :whistel :whistel

is 365 ish a good start with my Inch Trainers? I made it about 9 ft LOL

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Chris have you sorted out how the hercules hold will go? I am trying to figure out the best way to train for this one

200# farmers walk - 1/4 mile :whistel :whistel

Our wrestling coaches used to talk about some grip challenge (YEARS before I ever even heard of Grip) where you walked one lap on a track a la 1/4 mile with a 100# db in each hand. They said they read about it but I don't remember the name of the book.

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Chris have you sorted out how the hercules hold will go? I am trying to figure out the best way to train for this one

200# farmers walk - 1/4 mile :whistel :whistel

Our wrestling coaches used to talk about some grip challenge (YEARS before I ever even heard of Grip) where you walked one lap on a track a la 1/4 mile with a 100# db in each hand. They said they read about it but I don't remember the name of the book.

Thats a pretty good challenge, especially considering it would be something issued to HS kids.

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I haven't started on the Hercules Hold yet but I have it drawn up. Just as a guess and nothing more so far - it will be around 300# per hand and 1 1/4" fixed handles. I'm thinking this is what Beatty had a few years ago and the best time was just a little over a minute. I have not decided if I want different weights for each class yet - heck I'm still waiting to decide on what classes I am having after I see what kind of interest I see here in the states (and of those who is coming to Gripmas) from the 82.5K class.

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I'm thinking about how to work the classes at Gripmas. So my question is this - who all is planning on coming that weighs under the 82.5K limit? And how many Ladies plan to compete? Please post your name here if you are.

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I'm thinking about how to work the classes at Gripmas. So my question is this - who all is planning on coming that weighs under the 82.5K limit? And how many Ladies plan to compete? Please post your name here if you are.

I plan to be there and will be under the 82.5K limit.

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Chris,

A female friend of mine is planning to compete, and it sounds like she might be bringing a second female competitor with her. Could shape up to be a real nice sized ladies division.

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No chance in hell I can make 82.5 unless I go drink straight from the Susquehanna River right now and get giardiasis.

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Jedd, we will need a bottle of Wild Turkey, one of Chris's chain saws, and two leather belts. We can get you 82.5 kg, but you will likely never be able to do a marathon run afterwards.

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