EricMilfeld Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 1 hour ago, acorn said: We are testing some coatings to try and get a better consistent hook up with chalk. Whatever we do it will be on the whole bar and I will try to season conventional stance area as well. Ah, very good. Thanks, Aaron! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 On 2/21/2019 at 12:56 PM, acorn said: I would love it if @Rogo gave some input I am not going to have a protractor in hand but will not be allowing excessive tilt. Excessive being defined as about 15-20deg angle. Maybe even that is too much. Planning on giving visual example in rules meeting. Does not have to be perfectly level though on the lift. If we do end up lifting it to a platform then would only be judging tilt on the way up to the platform. My initial thinking is 18 or 24" height. A standard weight bench is about 18" and I feel like pretty much anyone should be able to work with that height without a high pull as well as show control of the dumbbell on the way up. - Aaron Aaron I did a ton of talking and settled on 20" for legends for the Inch to platform height. Then I added a safety lip to the platform bringing it to 21". My gut says 18" would be a safe bet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, Andrew P said: Aaron I did a ton of talking and settled on 20" for legends for the Inch to platform height. Then I added a safety lip to the platform bringing it to 21". My gut says 18" would be a safe bet. I gave Martin the go ahead to make the platform at 18" height. Thanks for letting me know. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwwm Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 6 hours ago, acorn said: I gave Martin the go ahead to make the platform at 18" height. Thanks for letting me know. Fabrication is underway. Making it out of 3" OD axle. Should be beefy enough for dropping Inch DBs on it, training elephants to stand on it, and driving tanks over it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwwm Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Hey another question - might have a lady friend joining me on the trip to Tucson, and I'm trying to convince her to compete (it's the whole nail trimming thing). I know Emily will compete. Are there any other women competing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Juncker Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 1 hour ago, bwwm said: Hey another question - might have a lady friend joining me on the trip to Tucson, and I'm trying to convince her to compete (it's the whole nail trimming thing). I know Emily will compete. Are there any other women competing? Well.. uh... you know.... @Tommy J. has mentioned gender fluidity in other threads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 11 hours ago, bwwm said: Hey another question - might have a lady friend joining me on the trip to Tucson, and I'm trying to convince her to compete (it's the whole nail trimming thing). I know Emily will compete. Are there any other women competing? There is at least one other lady down here that is planning on competing and Michelle had expressed interest though I haven't talked to her in awhile. I'll reach out to her today and see if she is still interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 7 hours ago, Tommy J. said: Do i get a discount on the entry fee if i compete as a man AND a woman? Umm, no. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 8 minutes ago, WestSlope said: Leah @spaceparakeet, expressed interest in competing. She competed last year and put in a strong performance considering she had not touched any of the implements prior to the comp. Leah has been training with Steve and I at the gym for the comp and is planning on competing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 4 minutes ago, Tommy J. said: Well there goes my plans for any WRs LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceparakeet Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 On 2/26/2019 at 9:31 AM, WestSlope said: She's going to do quite well training with you. I know how lucky I am to have such access to training equipment and expert advice. I shall try to make Sensei proud... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Juncker Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) Well now this is happening: South Western GripSport Championships: Champions Mace Edited March 3, 2019 by Adam Juncker link wasn't working 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donc101 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 5 hours ago, Adam Juncker said: Well now this is happening: South Western GripSport Championships: Champions Mace That is crazy awesome Adam! Great video too. Your building and designing skills are impressive. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 7 hours ago, Adam Juncker said: Well now this is happening: South Western GripSport Championships: Champions Mace Super impressive, Adam! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHenze646 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, Adam Juncker said: Well now this is happening: South Western GripSport Championships: Champions Mace So awesome!! Do you think this would have to be checked baggage or a carry-on? Edited March 3, 2019 by JHenze646 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Juncker Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 hour ago, JHenze646 said: So awesome!! Do you think this would have to be checked baggage or a carry-on? We are driving. So its both. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton.Torrella Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Really impressive Adam 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 Adam, I want to thank you for making this incredible trophy for the contest. Someone is gonna go home with a really nice piece of equipment. - Aaron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Juncker Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Thanks to all that offered kind words. @acorn, there is no way I could top the trophies made by you and @bwwm. I really hope to bring one of those home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 1 minute ago, Adam Juncker said: Thanks to all that offered kind words. @acorn, there is no way I could top the trophies made by you and @bwwm. I really hope to bring one of those home. Thank you. I hope you take one home too. Looking forward to visiting with you as well when you are out here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 I am going to try and get the entry form and paypal stuff done tomorrow. So that should be up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 19 hours ago, Tommy J. said: Did you guys decide on the db tilt? btw i plan to have my worst ever gripper performance in comp. I would like to do some test lifts to platform to see if there is that much impact. At this point I don't mind a little tilt but hate seeing excessive tilt. Lemme get back to you though. Oh no on grippers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 18 minutes ago, Tommy J. said: Thanks! And yeah... my gripper strength is pitiful right now... It happens. When y'all come out I am looking forward to discussing training and showing off some of the toys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwwm Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Adam - awesome fabrication work, and great video! I can't do straight lines, that's why I blacksmith. An open question for all prospective attendees. Aaron is thinking about bringing his Inch DB to the contest. Is there anybody interested in doing a double lift? If so, I will bring mine as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Tommy J. said: Not to get too nerdy, but have you decided the order of events?.. gonna try to train based on the order of events No worries. Would be Grippers, Saxon, then thickbar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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