Andrew P Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 MI Grip Championships 2014 Date: Saturday – May 3rd, 2014 Location: Larkin’s Gym 54019 Wilber Rd Three Rivers, MI 49093 Open Class. Weigh in for Records purposes Weigh In will begin at 9 AM Rules at 9:30 Contest Start Time - 10 AM Events 1. Rated Gripper Max effort: 4 attempts 20mm Block Set 2. Euro hold for time: Per David Horne’s Rules http://www.davidhorne-gripmaster.com/bhsarules.html 3. Double Slim Lever from the floor: Hammer starts at 12lbs, 4 attempts max effort. I’ll post a video to demo and go over rules. 4. Farmers bars deadlift: Last man Standing Max weight pull. 5. 100lbs plate Rim hold for time: Hold a pair of 100lb plates by the rim for max time. All Normal NAGS Rules will apply. Prizes are the works; in addition to the slim hammer that will be used at the contest. Entry Fee is $20 to be paid to Bob Lipinski at the contest. There will be the normal Liability Release form to be signed at the contest. Food will be provided, it’s a home cooked meal so please send in the entry forms a couple of weeks before the contest. Mail or E-mail entry form to Andrew Pantke 19820 Merriman Rd Romulus MI 48174 awpantke@mtu.edu Name: Address: Street: City: State: Zip: Email: Gripboard/World of Grip forum name: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Fun events! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Parker Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I'll be there, the 2HP hold is a great event, looking forward to trying it. I have 2 friends who have not competed before interested but due to work schedules neither would know if they can come until last minute. Hopefully my other friend Chris who was at the last contest will be able to compete again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickr104 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I like the events but not sure if I can make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Jeff Thanks for the heads up the more the merrier. Nick I hope you can make it. It's only a 4 hour drive and the double slim lever should be right up your ally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickr104 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Any idea on the pick hight of the farmers dl? That makes a huge ddifference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 I think they are 18" but I could be wrong. We are planning to use use Darrin's Farmers bars that he's been going nuts on lately. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEqNcw5bPCk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrin S Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Yes the farmers handles are 18in from the floor. Pretty nice knurling. Each implement weights 45lb. Handle diameter is 1.2 in. Hope you can make it Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Parker Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I just measured from the floor to the top of my kneecap in bare feet . 24". It's going to be a looooong pick for me . The pick was always the hardest part for me. If I could pick them up I could probably walk 100 feet with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickr104 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 knurling yuk! 18" is a nice middle of the range pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrin S Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Nick the knurling is very mild. It is just enough to hold some chalk. I think the knurling feels pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I am seriously starting to consider attending. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrin S Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 That would be awesome Eric, if you could attend. The more people the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 That would be awesome Eric, if you could attend. The more people the better. I've never been to a Michigan event, so it's long overdue. From what I've heard, Larkin's is a cool gym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I put in a request for the time off from work today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 knurling yuk! 18" is a nice middle of the range pick. I had a chance to try out the farmers bars last Friday night. The knurling is just enough to hold chalk and give some texture to the implement. My opinion is that this events going to test both your grip and your body equally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Is Bob competing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Parker Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Andrew, how's the last man standing format work for the farmers? Are there set weights that everyone lifts until there is no one left? Do you lift every weight or are there passes. What are the weights going to be ? I just dragged my old homemade farmers set out from behind my furnace, been back there for 4 years collecting dust. I'd like to do a few sessions like it will be in the contest beforehand. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Eric: Last I talked to Bob he is recovering from an injury so he is coming but he didn't know if he could compete. Jeff: Starting weight will be 185 each hand and everyone pulls the opener (Unless we need to go lighter then we will). Weight will increase by 20 lb a hand. You can pass attempts and the highest weight that you pull will be your score. When you pull you have 60 seconds to complete your pull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Thanks to Andy for doing all of this for me. Looks like I will be able to compete, but I won't be in top form. And Eric, it will be great to finally meet you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Thanks to Andy for doing all of this for me. Looks like I will be able to compete, but I won't be in top form. And Eric, it will be great to finally meet you! Yes indeed! And that's fantastic news that you can compete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Parker Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Looks like Chris will be competing again as well as my friend Kong who has been doing some training with me and on his own but has not competed before. We are all looking forward to the contest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electron Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Kong is such an awesome name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Pizzo Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I plan on going...Eric suggested it to me and it sounds great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I plan on going...Eric suggested it to me and it sounds great!I think you'll do great, and most importantly, enjoy the camaraderie and learn a lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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