Eric Roussin Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 6th Annual International King Kong Grip Challenge Saturday, October 27th, 2018 Multi-City Mega Contest Events: Flask One Hand Pinch Deadlift (Barrel Strength) 2.5” Crusher (FBBC) MoonTop (World of Grip) 2.5” Jug (FBBC) Weight Classes: Men: 59 kg / 66 kg / 74 kg / 83 kg / 93 kg / 105 kg / 120 kg / 120+ kg Women: 72 kg / 72+ kg Men 50+ Years: Open 4 attempts, rising bar format Reverse Strongman Scoring Prizes: Custom King Kong gorilla sculptures for the following: • All class champions • The overall top lifter in each event • The best pound-for-pound performance • The overall champion ("The King Kong of Grip") Medals for 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each class Confirmed venues and promoters (so far): North America: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - Eric Roussin Detroit, Michigan, USA - Andrew Pantke Brentwood, Tennessee, USA – Gil Goodman Mindoro, Wisconsin, USA - Allen Heineck Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, USA - Jedd Johnson San Diego, California, USA – Riccardo Magni and Odd Haugen Astoria, Queens, New York, USA - Anton Torrella Salt Lake City, Utah, USA - Bryan Hunsaker Europe: London, England - Rob Blair Norway – Thomas Larsen Italy – Aldo Alberico Iisalmi, Finland - Jouni Mähönen Järvenpää, Finland - Harri Tolonen Moscow, Russia - Andrey Terenyev Ukraine - Ivan Pupchenko Austria - Patsy and Sirko Petermann Oceania: Melbourne, Australia - Andrew Lea Asia: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Bader Alawadhi Discussions with several other possible promoters are currently underway and additional venues will be announced as they are confirmed. Anyone else who is 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… 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 2.5" - It's a new size and they aren't in stock just yet. An announcement will be made once they are ready (likely by the end of the month). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Looking forward to this. Never tried a moon top so that should interesting figuring out hand placement etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulderbrew Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Nice! I am really excited about this. Does anyone know the diameter of the MoonTop? David Horne’s website doesn’t give specifics from what I could find. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 4” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Yes the 2.5" Jug will be a new item. But yes it's just like all the other vertical trainers out there. 2.5" to knock the weight down. And it's going to be heavy wall raw steel to take paint out the the equation. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 (edited) On 3/14/2018 at 3:16 PM, WestSlope said: Is the Jug 2"Ø or 2.5"Ø? FBBC site has a 2"Ø, but not a 2.5"Ø that I see. You can make a device like this very easy if you want to train before the real thing becomes available. All you need is a pipe, pipe reducer and a carabiner. This pipe is about 2.5 inches OD Maybe 2 3/8 inch. Will give you the option to get a head start.Waaayyy harder than the 2 inch one piece VBAR Edited March 18, 2018 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 9 minutes ago, WestSlope said: Thanks Joe. I already have an FBBC 2.5"Ø v-bar head I can use. I'll likely use the head on the v-bar base to create a base and then place a shackle on the head for the last month or so up to a peak. I'm guessing Andrew is going to use DOM (drawn over mandrel) pipe to make it right at 2.5"Ø . That type of pipe is used for the IM axle. It's nice pipe and takes chalk quite well. You’re welcome brother! Always nice to have a cheap alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 Europe will be very well represented this year: Ukraine and Austria have confirmed their participation! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corefire Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) we are looking forward to a good competition here in the hall of pain of austria Edited March 30, 2018 by corefire 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 @WestSlope Your 100% correct. I just got done cleaning up the 1st set of 20. I'll get some pics up soon. Personally I would have preferred the Legends Anvil or the 2.5" Vbar as a new vertical event but this will keep the costs down much better than the other two options. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 4 minutes ago, Andrew P said: @WestSlope Your 100% correct. I just got done cleaning up the 1st set of 20. I'll get some pics up soon. Personally I would have preferred the Legends Anvil or the 2.5" Vbar as a new vertical event but this will keep the costs down much better than the other two options. Legends anvil would have been SICK! Would love one of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 We’re stepping things up this year. Each class champion will win one of these babies! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 6 minutes ago, Eric Roussin said: We’are stepping things up this year. Each class champion will win one of these babies! Wow that is beautiful! Awesome trophies and prizes may tempt some more people to get into this sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard_Washington Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Eric, what is the height of the moon top (top of the base plate to the top of the hemisphere). World of Grip shop doesn't say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 8 minutes ago, Leonard_Washington said: Eric, what is the height of the moon top (top of the base plate to the top of the hemisphere). World of Grip shop doesn't say. I'm not sure. I haven't received my new version yet. I can let you know once I receive it, but perhaps someone else here can provide this information? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corefire Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 MoonTop dimensions Dimensions of MoonTop by David Horne: Circumference – 15.5” Diameter – 4.9” Height – 2.4” quelle: gripopaedia vol.4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VITALIK SEVKO Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 What rules of raising of a 2,5" jug will be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted April 14, 2018 Author Share Posted April 14, 2018 This will be determined soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VITALIK SEVKO Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 42 minutes ago, Eric Roussin said: This will be determined soon. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 A new location has been added. Anton Torrella will be hosting a venue in Astoria, Queens, NY! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsmdon Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Is anyone considering hosting a venue within a days drive from Billings Mt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Heineck Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 8 hours ago, rsmdon said: Is anyone considering hosting a venue within a days drive from Billings Mt? Depends what you mean by a day! Looks like I'm a 14 hour haul for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsmdon Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Thanks Allen. I was hoping for more like an 8 hour drive like Salt Lake was last year but might be fun to head out your way also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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