cjbeeps Posted December 11, 2001 Share Posted December 11, 2001 I closed the BB Master gripper with my right hand for the first time yesterday. I've had it since March 2002 and I've been fairly close for about 4 months. I think what made the difference is that I began to specialise on the grippers for the past month. I concentrated on negatives for the first three weeks using the Master and the No. 3. During the fourth week, I trained with my plate-loaded, floor model grip machine (a replica of Joe Kinney's). Thank you Wannagrip and Sybersnott for their posts. I realise that variability is one of the keys. I think that my Master gripper is not as hard as Tom Black's because I still can't totally manhandle my No. 2. The No. 3 is still a long way off for me. Has anyone tried the calibrated grippers from PDA? I'm interested in purchasing two calibrated grippers which fall between the Master and the No. 3. I live in Trinidad so it's a bit difficult and costly to send my grippers to PDA for calibration and I'd really appreciate some advice on a range which would help me bridge the gap to the No. 3. Thank you. Chester Beeput Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnimalCage Posted December 11, 2001 Share Posted December 11, 2001 Nice job CJ, hard work definitely has it's rewards. My #2 is 292 IP. I wouldn't call what I do "man-handling", probably just "handling". I originally wanted to order a BBM, but who can pass up a calibrated, seasoned PDA SOS?? I just ordered a Class III, and requested 340-350 IP. I'll let you know how it compares to my #2 and my uncalibrated #3. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tou Posted December 11, 2001 Share Posted December 11, 2001 I am very close to close the #3. I ordered a 335 in/pounds SOS class III from PDA and I sould have it pretty soon. Timed holds and strap holds with this gripper should help to dig that last fraction of an inch missing on the #3. These days, I train hard on negatives with the #3. I do these once a week and work on my #1 daily for positionning automatism and speed work. I also do some overcrushes. I suggest to get a PDA gripper instead of a BBM. With the PDA gripper, you know what spring pressure you're working on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryduty Posted December 11, 2001 Share Posted December 11, 2001 Congratulations, cjbeeps! I agree with Tau. I'm still working on being able to consistently close a Master that PDA rated at 330 in-lbs. This is a good "in-between" gripper between my COC #2 & #3, but I got lucky. I suspect that most Masters are lower than this - with a gripper from PDA you'll know exactly how much force it takes to close the gripper. Train smart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted December 11, 2001 Share Posted December 11, 2001 CJ, I applaude you... you actually listened to what I said! Negatives have worked for you, and that's good. For the remainder of your training, I would say concentrate on the machine and only the machine. See what happens.... when I started doing this, my gains went through the roof! It might work for you, but be careful, because those negatives (if they are HEAVY) really hurt. Don't worry - you'll live. If you've closed the BBM, the #3 is knocking on the door. Train hard. Any other questions, feel free to ask me by either posting here or e-mailing me directly. Congrats again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kINGPIN Posted December 12, 2001 Share Posted December 12, 2001 Well done CJ, you are but one step towards the three. Keep up the good work and you will be rewarded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aiken Posted December 17, 2001 Share Posted December 17, 2001 congratulations! i'm impressed! especially since i'm still stuck in 2001 ;> :0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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