devinhoo Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 21 hours ago, Eric Roussin said: ANNOUNCEMENT: Bader will be hosting a King Kong venue in Dubai again this year! We're up to 24 venues in 12 countries and 4 continents, and there may still be a couple more venues confirmed in the coming weeks... @Eric Roussin would it be possible to keep an updated list on the initial post on the first page? That way there's a running list and folks don't have to sort through all 9+ pages to find the venue list. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Eric Roussin said: 210 last year. It goes up every year. With the addition of a youth division, more women’s classes, and more venues this year, I’m confident we’ll hit 250+. Although I would love it more if there could be standardization of implements so that the comparisons among venues were more reliable (we all know how much difference seasoning can make), I still think it is an absolutely awesome event that achieves lots of goals: spreading the awareness of the sport, including folks of all sizes and ages, socializing, competing against self and others, and maybe some more I am missing. But it is great of you and everyone who hosts and helps, and I am glad it is growing. I expect to be at Jedd's venue this year. Looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Vinnie said: Although I would love it more if there could be standardization of implements so that the comparisons among venues were more reliable (we all know how much difference seasoning can make), I still think it is an absolutely awesome event that achieves lots of goals: spreading the awareness of the sport, including folks of all sizes and ages, socializing, competing against self and others, and maybe some more I am missing. But it is great of you and everyone who hosts and helps, and I am glad it is growing. I expect to be at Jedd's venue this year. Looking forward to it! And my personal goal, since I am not the elite sort who would win one of the fixed goals: be top half in my weight class, even though I am over 50; be top half in Masters, even though I am under 180 pounds. Neither goal is a shoo in but both are reasonable and possible, so I'm on it. Actually, is there a masters category? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 33 minutes ago, Vinnie said: And my personal goal, since I am not the elite sort who would win one of the fixed goals: be top half in my weight class, even though I am over 50; be top half in Masters, even though I am under 180 pounds. Neither goal is a shoo in but both are reasonable and possible, so I'm on it. Actually, is there a masters category? Yes, same as last year. Open weight class for anyone 50 years of age or older. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 1 hour ago, devinhoo said: @Eric Roussin would it be possible to keep an updated list on the initial post on the first page? That way there's a running list and folks don't have to sort through all 9+ pages to find the venue list. Done. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 ANNOUNCEMENT: Mike Saffell will be hosting a King Kong venue in Bethesda, Ohio. We're up to 25 venues! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Crass Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Due to several requests, we have moved the Denver, CO, USA, King Kong event from Sunday, October 13, to Saturday, October 26th. We have also moved it to West Metro CrossFit, which is bigger than our previous space. Info and registration is up at https://form.jotform.com/RachelCWLC/KingKongDenver 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 ANNOUNCEMENT: Rob McMurren will be hosting a King Kong venue in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 26 venues and counting! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamTGlass Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Where’s Mexico, Central and South America at?? Can it be no one south of Texas has a good grip?? Probably 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobbler Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 What's the sign up situation? Hadn't planned on going, but I can probably make that drive to Ft Worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 1 hour ago, AdamTGlass said: Where’s Mexico, Central and South America at?? Can it be no one south of Texas has a good grip?? Probably You would think they would if they are making 3 inch diameter burritos and Chalupas! The grip strength to hold on to them bad boys and not have the contents fall out is WORLD CLASS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamTGlass Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 33 minutes ago, wobbler said: What's the sign up situation? Hadn't planned on going, but I can probably make that drive to Ft Worth. Hey bro pm me your email and I’ll put you in the loop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 1 hour ago, AdamTGlass said: Where’s Mexico, Central and South America at?? Can it be no one south of Texas has a good grip?? Probably Even more impressive with “NO CHALK”!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 @Eric Roussin Which locations are holding their events on separate days? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 On 9/27/2019 at 11:40 AM, Jedd Johnson said: @Eric Roussin Which locations are holding their events on separate days? Thanks. The promoters for the following locations have indicated that they will be hosting the contest before the main contest date of October 26th: October 19 - Detroit, MI - Andrew Pantke October 19 - Tallahassee, FL - Nigel Blackburn October 20 - Waterloo, ON - Rob McMurren October 22 - Bethesda, OH - Mike Saffell October 23 - Dubai - Bader Alawadhi I believe this to be the complete list. This said, I recommend reaching out to individual promoters directly to confirm 100%. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rinderle Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 (edited) Question: if somebody paid two entry fees, would they be able to compete at the same contest as both a right and a left hander? For instance: I go to Wyalusing and compete as Rindo right and Rindo left on the same day. This is one of the few contests where this would even be possible, since it has all one handed events. Just a thought for people who's hands are similar in strength or just want to see where they stack up with their weak hand. Since this is probably going to be the last contest I ever train for, I've been toying with the idea just to see where each hand stacks up against the rest of the world. Edited September 27, 2019 by Mike Rinderle 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KapMan Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 (edited) 20 hours ago, Mike Rinderle said: Question: if somebody paid two entry fees, would they be able to compete at the same contest as both a right and a left hander? For instance: I go to Wyalusing and compete as Rindo right and Rindo left on the same day. This is one of the few contests where this would even be possible, since it has all one handed events. Just a thought for people who's hands are similar in strength or just want to see where they stack up with their weak hand. Since this is probably going to be the last contest I ever train for, I've been toying with the idea just to see where each hand stacks up against the rest of the world. This is amazing..and should be a contest outside of KK. To up the ante and really bring in the big guys. This contest should only include stubs, finnish ball and shallow hub. Edited September 28, 2019 by KapMan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rinderle Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 For the record, that was a 100% serious question. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 30 minutes ago, Mike Rinderle said: For the record, that was a 100% serious question. I don't have an answer for that yet. still thinking it over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KapMan Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Mike Rinderle said: For the record, that was a 100% serious question. I like the idea..seriously. This could be a fun alternate format.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted September 29, 2019 Author Share Posted September 29, 2019 On 9/27/2019 at 7:46 PM, Mike Rinderle said: Question: if somebody paid two entry fees, would they be able to compete at the same contest as both a right and a left hander? For instance: I go to Wyalusing and compete as Rindo right and Rindo left on the same day. This is one of the few contests where this would even be possible, since it has all one handed events. Just a thought for people who's hands are similar in strength or just want to see where they stack up with their weak hand. Since this is probably going to be the last contest I ever train for, I've been toying with the idea just to see where each hand stacks up against the rest of the world. Andrew and I have discussed it, and we won't be allowing this in an official capacity for King Kong. This said, if a venue promoter is open to letting a competitor do all lifts twice, once with the right hand and once with the left, he/she can do so. But we will only be counting one set of scores, and the competitor would need to choose which scores (left or right) will count BEFORE beginning to compete. Right now we already allow competitors to switch hands freely, so this could only hinder a competitor's placing in the contest. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rinderle Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 3 minutes ago, Eric Roussin said: Andrew and I have discussed it, and we won't be allowing this in an official capacity for King Kong. This said, if a venue promoter is open to letting a competitor do all lifts twice, once with the right hand and once with the left, he/she can do so. But we will only be counting one set of scores, and the competitor would need to choose which scores (left or right) will count BEFORE beginning to compete. Right now we already allow competitors to switch hands freely, so this could only hinder a competitor's placing in the contest. Totally get it. Thanks for the rrsponse guys! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 On 9/27/2019 at 7:31 PM, Eric Roussin said: The promoters for the following locations have indicated that they will be hosting the contest before the main contest date of October 26th: October 19 - Detroit, MI - Andrew Pantke October 20 - Waterloo, ON - Rob McMurren October 22 - Bethesda, OH - Mike Saffell October 23 - Dubai - Bader Alawadhi I believe this to be the complete list. This said, I recommend reaching out to individual promoters directly to confirm 100%. Thanks Eric! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corefire Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 question after reading the rulebook: "...One piece lifting Suit is allowed"... the literally translation/understanding in german is: using a singleply lifting suit is allowed. question on the DubHub: we have two dubhubs. maximum fastened screw. but the implements itself are still rotating on the implements loadingpin adapter because to big weldings. so we have a difficult in finding the grip is the rotation part of the game? or can we file down the weldings for proper fitting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobbler Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 (edited) It shouldn't rotate, for a quick fix try putting a piece of thick cardboard (cut from a box) between the two parts. Edit: also check that the screw head is still fixed to the loading part. If not, you could glue it and/or use an Allen wrench to make sure it allows the thumb screw to tighten fully. Edited October 7, 2019 by wobbler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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