Eric Roussin Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 5th Annual International King Kong Grip Challenge Saturday, October 28th, 2017 Multi-City Mega Contest Events: One Hand Pinch Deadlift (Flask) 2.5” Crusher (FBBC) Stub (World of Grip) 2” V-Bar (FBBC) Weight Classes: Men: 59kg / 66kg / 74kg / 83kg / 93kg / 105kg / 120kg / 120+kg Women: Open Men 50+ Years: Open Prizes: Medals for the top three finishers in each class Medals for the top lift in each event Award for the overall champion plus the title of "The King Kong of Grip" Award for the best pound-for-pound performance Confirmed venues and promoters so far: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - Eric Roussin Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - Jason Steeves Detroit, MI - Andrew Pantke Brentwood, TN – Gil Goodman Parkton, MD - Patrick Maizels Mindoro, WI - Allen Heineck Salt Lake City, UT - Bryan Hunsaker Gresham, OR – Michael Thomas Wyalusing, PA - Jedd Johnson London, UK - Dan Thomas Arendal, Norway - Eirik Bruun Ingebretsen Italy – Aldo Alberico Ukraine – Ivan Pupchenko Finland - Jouni Mähönen Järvenpää, Finland - Harri Tolonen Moscow, Russia - Andrey Terenyev Melbourne, Australia - Andrew Lea West Deptford, NJ - Nate Brous Discussions with several other possible promoters are currently underway and additional venues will be announced as they are confirmed. Anyone else interested in hosting a venue, please send me a PM or contact me by email at eroussin@rogers.com for more information. Further details to come… 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 My guys want me to run a venue as well. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Possibly a venue in Alberta as well 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffmaister Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 There will hopefully be a venue in the south of Norway too. We just got to get a flask and v-bar. Can the final form v-bar be used in this competition? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Fleming Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 YESS! Flask pinch <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 27 minutes ago, Biffmaister said: There will hopefully be a venue in the south of Norway too. We just got to get a flask and v-bar. Can the final form v-bar be used in this competition? Yes, a final form v-bar can be used. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank Andrade Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 3 hours ago, Jedd Johnson said: My guys want me to run a venue as well. yeah buddy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Yes the Final Form can be used in place of a solid V-bar. The lower weight helps a lot with international shipping. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeezus Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 In honor of The Flask being an event at the 5th International King Kong Grip Challenge, I would like to announce the following discounts on Flasks from the Barrel Strength Systems website. http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.com/products/the-flask For Competitors: -Use the offer code "kkcompetitor" to get 15% off! Valid until midnight on April 7th, 2017. For US Promoters: -Use the offer code "kkpromoter" to get 25% off on 1 Flask per venue! Valid until October 28th, 2017. Promoter status will be verified prior to shipping. For International Promoters: -Use the offer code "kkfreeship" for FREE SHIPPING on 1 Flask per venue. Valid until October 28th, 2017. Promoter status will be verified prior to shipping. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashtan Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I want to express my gratitude to Eric, thanks to whose help the stage of Ukraine will take place. In 2016, this was due to a wide gesture of Andrew Pantke. Thank you. These words of gratitude are shared by all participants of King Kong Ukraine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KapMan Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Might try for this. I'll go to Gils venue. I miss Nashville 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McCarter Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 29 minutes ago, KapMan said: Might try for this. I'll go to Gils venue. I miss Nashville Awesome man, I'll be there for this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KapMan Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 13 minutes ago, John McCarter said: Awesome man, I'll be there for this one. It will be nice to see you. Provided the rest of the year goes as smoothly as it has been i plan on owning that stub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 14 minutes ago, rjackson said: Where are the rules? One Hand Pinch Deadlift (Flask): Cannot find 2.5” Crusher (FBBC): Cannot find Stub (World of Grip): Is the rules at WOG used? 2” V-Bar: I found this at NAGS Thanks All of the rules for King Kong will be posted in the next few weeks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 We're now up to 14 confirmed venues and the list may continue to grow! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I'm in if a Missouri venue pops up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeezus Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 4 hours ago, bencrush said: I'm in if a Missouri venue pops up. Come to Nashville! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KapMan Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 13 hours ago, rjackson said: Ben, I am hoping to compete. The only sad part is me being in the lowest weight class, all my competition are children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broc Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) I was thinking about live streaming on youtube, any other venues planning something similar? It would be cool to watch other locations. Edited April 6, 2017 by Broc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashtan Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, Broc said: I was thinking about live streaming on youtube, any other venues planning something similar? It would be cool to watch other locations. Ukraine last year make stream online 720p quality from King Kong Sumy Ukraine. In this year we attempt again make stream online 1080P60FPS quality on YouTube. Edited April 6, 2017 by Kashtan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 Live streaming is nice. The downside is that it can potentially create an unfair advantage in an international multi-venue comp for those competing in western venues. Within each venue, competitors only know the weights being attempted by those at their venue. Knowing what the failed and successful attempts made at other venues prior to competing can inform your decisions as to what weights to attempt. It's why we discourage online discussion of results until action at all venues has wrapped up. There's no rule against live streaming, but I'm just writing this so that you are aware of the potential issues (though I admit that only very few of the keenest competitors would try to use this information to their advantage). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Goguen Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 I have no plans on live streaming my location in Portland, Oregon but I will be filming the whole event and it will make its way onto YouTube. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Video of the events. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashtan Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Flask arrive to Sumy, Ukraine. As said Ivan - "amazing hand made". Thanks to Gil and Eric! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Pupchenko Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Thank you Eric, Gil and Andrew for organizing the tournament and assisting in holding tournament in Ukraine! My first test of new flask: https://vk.com/club128387194?z=video-128387194_456239156%2Fc75102794c27f07d49%2Fpl_post_-128387194_745 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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