acorn Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I am a bit late starting planning for this but better late than never. Comp will be in April. Most likely April 18th, 2020 though I need to firm this up with my better half. Venue is available for that date though. I am also starting to try and narrow down events for the contest and would love comments on this. Events considering: Grippers 20mm block set or gripper like device I am working on that would take setting out of the equation. 2x5 Saxon bar for pinch. CTS bars Or Euro (Probably Saxon bar though) Thick bar events being considered ( one of these ) - Axle DL - FBBC 2 1/4" Crusher ( a new tool ) - Plate loadable Inch to platform like last year Willing to consider other options as well as long as the event is relatively safe and newby friendly (not too technical) 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Should be interesting. We'll be competing with my 2x5 Saxon and the Axle that day too for the Canadian Nationals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony C. Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Aaron, what airport is most convenient to get to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 8 minutes ago, Anthony C. said: Aaron, what airport is most convenient to get to you? Most convenient is Tucson International Airport (TUS). Flying into Phoenix is another option if you don't mind a 1.5 - 2hr drive down to Tucson. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony C. Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 18 minutes ago, acorn said: Most convenient is Tucson International Airport (TUS). Flying into Phoenix is another option if you don't mind a 1.5 - 2hr drive down to Tucson. Got it, thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulderbrew Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 6 hours ago, acorn said: or gripper like device I am working on that would take setting out of the equation Oooo that sounds interesting! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 6 hours ago, acorn said: Most convenient is Tucson International Airport (TUS). Flying into Phoenix is another option if you don't mind a 1.5 - 2hr drive down to Tucson. Phoenix is a nice drive. I wouldn't mind doing that again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrs Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Hell yeah! Loved that loadable inch to platform from last time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwwm Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Thoughts on events: Grippers or gripper thing - either is fine by me. Pinch: I'd prefer the CTS, but Euro is good too. Thickbar: Any option but the 2 1/4" only because I don't have a 2 1/4" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwwm Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Oh, and I can make April 18th work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamTGlass Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 I’m in Aaron my vote is whatever gripper thingie you have made - CTS 2” and loadable inch 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 19 hours ago, bwwm said: Thoughts on events: Grippers or gripper thing - either is fine by me. Pinch: I'd prefer the CTS, but Euro is good too. Thickbar: Any option but the 2 1/4" only because I don't have a 2 1/4" no one has one yet I only made 3 with the bushings and I got 1 of them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Andrew P said: no one has one yet I only made 3 with the bushings and I got 1 of them. I have been battle testing the one you sent me for testing every week for the last few weeks and am loving it. Both the size and the spin with the bushings. Big poundage drop for me from 2" but not as bad as 2.5" drop. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamTGlass Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Still think that loadable inch is the finest adjustable Dumbbell in the world 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, AdamTGlass said: Still think that loadable inch is the finest adjustable Dumbbell in the world Thank you sir. I was just thinking about getting those custom 5kg plates chromed for it last night. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwwm Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 8 hours ago, Andrew P said: no one has one yet I only made 3 with the bushings and I got 1 of them. Oh, ok that's good. I thought they had been released and I missed the boat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 That "setless" gripper sounds great! And that Saxon bar from last year was awesome with the weights it allowed! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Yeah, the setless gripper - Ima gonna wanna order one of those if you start making them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted December 13, 2019 Author Share Posted December 13, 2019 Ok, got final approval for the date 4/18 from the wife and gym venue. So we are all set for the date. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 59 minutes ago, acorn said: Ok, got final approval for the date 4/18 from the wife and gym venue. So we are all set for the date. I'm figuring out my schedule with my son and my budget, but should know pretty soon -- is it safe to book flight and hotel for that date? If I don't have my son and the flights are reasonable, I'd love to attend one of your comps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted December 13, 2019 Author Share Posted December 13, 2019 12 minutes ago, Vinnie said: I'm figuring out my schedule with my son and my budget, but should know pretty soon -- is it safe to book flight and hotel for that date? If I don't have my son and the flights are reasonable, I'd love to attend one of your comps. Should be safe to book at this point barring anything major and unforeseen coming up on my end the date is solid 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamTGlass Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Looking forward to this! Of all the travel I did this year competing Aaron’s event was a highlight. Recommended for those who play the game 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwwm Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Just for clarification, is the contest headed towards: 1.) CSS brand gripper gadget 2.) Loadable Inch DB 3.) Saxon bar Just looking to finalize my training plan for the next 3+ months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 Yes, that is the plan unless the CTS gripper like device idea does not pan out. In that case we would use grippers with standard 20mm block set. - Aaron 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogo Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Late to chime in on this but I plan to be there. Very curious about the potential for this 2.25" FBBC crusher. I really enjoyed the 2" event from 2 years ago. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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