acorn Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Hey guys I am in the early stages of planning this comp. I have a few ideas for the events and a window for the dates and wanted to get feedback from potential competitors. I am open to hear if you think we should run a different event or if you like what I have in mind. Dates currently considering: Saturdays from 3/19/2016 - 4/9/2016 Events currently considering: Grippers - 20mm Block set 2HP - Euro And \ or 2x5" Saxon bar Pinch DL Plate Loadable Thickbar DL to platform - Custom piece I am in process of machining. Will be solid handle 2 3/8 to 2.4", Inner plates will be machined in spherical profile matching regular Inch DB and overall should well match dynamics of regular globe DB. Should be loadable to well over 200# at 27" length. Will be tested as max weight to platform. Or for thickbar 1H axle DL Optional event depending on how many competitors plate mount hub DL for height or to platform. Or solid mount on top of loading pin. Those are my thoughts right now. The DB would definitely not be one of my better events but may favor others. I think it would be fun though and a good way to get me to finish up that piece of equipment. Any comments? - Aaron 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 Looks like 4/9 will be out. Have a Parent \ Teacher work day for my daughter's school that day. - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwwm Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Inch Loadable DB sounds awesome! I think hub would be a great event too. I haven't trained hub in a long time. I know of no conflicts in April as of now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 I'll check with work but I'm game for a road trip. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwwm Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 (edited) Let us know what days you might have available Andrew. Now if Jedd's sister would just have another baby in April, you could car pool ;-). Edited December 25, 2015 by bwwm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted December 25, 2015 Author Share Posted December 25, 2015 I'll check with work but I'm game for a road trip. Well hell yeah that would be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 Any comments on the proposed dates? Hoping to finalize this shortly. Possible dates again are: 3/19, 3/26, or 4/2. Any Event comments? The plate loadable Inch DB handle has been made as are the initial prototype hemispherical inner plates, and it will be the thickbar event. Going to try to make another set of the inner plates for the contest so I can sell the prototypes. Planning to make some nice custom full size grippers for the top 3 prizes. - Aaron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I'd really like to make it again but I can't justify the expense this time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 I'd really like to make it again but I can't justify the expense this time around. Understood buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwwm Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 May need to ping Frank and see if he has a preference? I don't think he's on this board much. Don't know of any other people in the PHX area that are interested in Grip at the moment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I'll check with the boss if I can fly out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 I'll check with the boss if I can fly out. That my friend would be awesome if you could! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 Wife says 3/26 is out because she has something planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeezus Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Where in AZ are you located again? Im seriously interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 I am in Tucson. We would love to have you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeezus Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I've got a wedding that I am in on 4/2. Any progress on nailing down a date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 I've got a wedding that I am in on 4/2. Any progress on nailing down a date? trying to finalize location which will determine date to an extent. Should know more soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Ok, date and location finalized. Date of contest March 26th. Starting around 10am Location: Brandi Fenton Park - Ramada G, Tucson, AZ http://webcms.pima.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=1367 Planning on making very special custom trophy grippers for top 3 men and top 3 women. Entry fee: $20 Events: Grippers - 20mm Block set - 1 Hand contested. 2HP - Euro - widths of 44-64mm available. Plate loadable Thickbar DB DL - to 18" platform most likely. 2.4" Handle Solid DB Bar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Contest entry form and info available here: http://www.az-grip.com/contests.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Current Athletes Entries submitted and fees paid. ____________________________________ Gil Goodman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) Current Athletes Entries submitted and fees paid. ____________________________________ Gil Goodman Andrew Pantke Maria Bascetta Edited February 13, 2016 by acorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 Current Athletes Entries submitted and fees paid. ____________________________________ Gil Goodman Andrew Pantke Maria Bascetta Benjamin Assaf Entries in but not yet paid ___________________________________ Martin Braun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 No more additional entries so far. Work is progressing on the trophy grippers as well as trying to get final equipment for the comp built as I have time. Here are some pics of the first first trophy gripper Handle. I'm still making pieces for the set and winding springs. I did the wood stain last night and just need to do the spar urethane for the final stuff on this wood in a couple days. Surprising amount of work going to go into each of these. Just about 4 weeks out now. Time to get your entries in if you are planning on coming. At the very least let me know. - Aaron 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeezus Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Handles are looking amazing. Can't wait to see the finished product. On the DB lift, will tilt be allowed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 32 minutes ago, Squeezus said: Handles are looking amazing. Can't wait to see the finished product. On the DB lift, will tilt be allowed? Thanks! A little tilt will be allowed but not much. It should be pretty level. The plan is to lift it to 18" platform if I can get it made in time. If not then the bell will need to clear the knees with both ends of it (roughly the same height as the platform for most of us). Not planning on requiring lockout since that can sometimes be tough to judge without a long pause at the top. Side note, I gotta make sure to have enough small plates on hand for Gil for the DB. - Aaron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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