Guest Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Hello fellow grip enthusiasts, Here is a summary of my first competition in Canada, the “Ontario Arm lifting open”. My ride to Eric Roussins destination was a little over 4 hours. Did not have to stop once and it is pretty much a straight shot. Arrived at his place and was weighed in. Was 260 on the nose. Lightest I’ve been in the first year I have been competing. I’ve been as high as 272. All the Canadian competition arrived and I was the sole American in attendance. I met some new faces as well as some guys from nationals this past June. Felt very welcomed by my new Canadian friends. First event was RT. I was shooting for at least what I got in the Philly Vice Grip Viking challenge @90kg, was very pleased to best that and got 201.5 pounds. Second event was silver bullet COC. I went with the 3.5 and managed a hold just under 5 seconds. The set is crucial on this event. Bested my Philly performance again. Very happy as I managed under 3 seconds in that event with the 3.5 in Philly. Next event was Hub. Very little experience with it and snapped a tendon first time training it back in Feb. still healing! Was very conservative and managed the same as Philly with 55 pounds. Surprised I got the attempt with the injured hand as it actually takes to the hub better than my stronger right hand. 4th on the agenda was blockbuster pinch, I wish I would have shot higher. I got 76.5 I believe and bested Phillys 75. Another event I have little experience in but was surprised how easy my final attempt went up. All is great at this point as I’ve made all 4 attempts on all lifts. Now for my favorite type of event as many of you know! (No it’s not sledgehammer). I knew I had a chance of getting the top lift or very close to top behind Eric Roussin. Big Justin Major topped out at 180.5. We were very close on all lifts this competition. I was hoping this event would be the one I would best him in. He has the biggest hands I have ever seen in my life. I will post comparison picture. He lifted 226 on RT like it was nothing and got air with over 240!!! MAJOR FORCE at 6’5 299!! No pun intended as that is his last name! I topped out at 200 on LBH on my last attempt and had a lot more in the tank!! Eric topped out at 202. After Eric got his last attempt I went and tried 202, got it, then 204, got it, and just barley missed 211. In the end, I scored exactly what I came to Canada for. To get 2nd in the 100+ kilo class and nip at Justin’s gigantic heels the best I could. Took 4th overal behind Dan Fleming (Spider-Man), JustinCREDIBLE Major, and the overall champ, class act, soft spoken and STRONG Eric Roussin! I played it very safe at this competition because I had goals I wanted to achieve. I achieved them. However, I should have risked a few more pounds on each event. No risk no reward. But all in all it was awesome! Can’t wait to come back, and want to thank again having the opportunity to compete in another country with such high level competitors! Thanks so much my new Canadian grip family! Joe “Gripping for Jesus” Sullivan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) https://youtu.be/keeyrWYsU6w Edited July 15, 2018 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Blackburn Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Sounds like a fun event! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, Nigel Blackburn said: Sounds like a fun event! It was Awesome man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just missing 211 on little big horn for fun after successful attempts https://youtu.be/Bx1TW_Ylnx0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kluv#0 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Great job at the contest especially on the RT and LBH. You wanted 200lb on both and you did it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donc101 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Congrats Joe, those are great numbers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Thanks for coming up, Joe! You performed well in every event! In looking at the scoresheet, I noticed that you were the only competitor to succeed on every attempt in every event. As you mentioned, with a bit more experience on some of the lifts you’ll be able to be more aggressive with you weight selections. Justin’s hands are indeed freakishly big! Nice comparison pics! See you in September! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 12 minutes ago, Eric Roussin said: Thanks for coming up, Joe! You performed well in every event! In looking at the scoresheet, I noticed that you were the only competitor to succeed on every attempt in every event. As you mentioned, with a bit more experience on some of the lifts you’ll be able to be more aggressive with you weight selections. Justin’s hands are indeed freakishly big! Nice comparison pics! See you in September! Thank you Eric! And wow to getting all 4 lifts. That’s a big improvement from Philly for me, haha. Can’t wait until we meet again my friend! Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 27 minutes ago, Kluv#0 said: Great job at the contest especially on the RT and LBH. You wanted 200lb on both and you did it!! Thanks Mikey! Yes I met ad exceeded my goals. Very happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 16 minutes ago, Donc101 said: Congrats Joe, those are great numbers! Thanks Don. It was a blast brother. I am so in love with this sport! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 just missing 211 for fun after attempts were done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rinderle Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Amazing Job Big Joe! Definitely something to be proud of. You killed it on every lift! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 40 minutes ago, Mike Rinderle said: Amazing Job Big Joe! Definitely something to be proud of. You killed it on every lift! Dude I’m still riding high today. I will be going back in September most likely! I am addicted to competition! So much fun and we could be doing a lot worse things with our time! Wish you could have joined me yesterday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riccardomagni Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I am glad that you did so well. Go check out the Armlifting USA Leaderboards. Especially the LBH!! Riccardo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 6 hours ago, riccardomagni said: I am glad that you did so well. Go check out the Armlifting USA Leaderboards. Especially the LBH!! Riccardo Wow dude! That is totally cool! Never thought I would be on a list ahead of world strongest man competitors my first year competing! Very surreal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riccardomagni Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 3 hours ago, Joseph Sullivan said: Wow dude! That is totally cool! Never thought I would be on a list ahead of world strongest man competitors my first year competing! Very surreal! I had a feeling that you would like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Climber028 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 On 7/15/2018 at 7:59 AM, Joseph Sullivan said: Can somebody give me the backstory on that gargantuan clevis in the background of this image? That looks amazing and I want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 43 minutes ago, Climber028 said: Can somebody give me the backstory on that gargantuan clevis in the background of this image? That looks amazing and I want it. It’s Eric’s... he got it on EBay I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 On 8/4/2018 at 8:37 PM, Climber028 said: Can somebody give me the backstory on that gargantuan clevis in the background of this image? That looks amazing and I want it. Joe is correct. It was an eBay find about 6 years ago. Weighs 132 lbs. Pin diameter of about 3.3”. It cost me $300 plus shipping back then. I feature it in grip medleys from time to time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Climber028 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 That's pretty sweet. Makes me wish I lived near a shipping yard I bet they have all sorts of stuff waiting to be gripped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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