Eric Roussin Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) 2024 North American Grip Sport Championships June 1-2, 2024 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Saturday Events: Silver Bullet Two-Hand 2 3/8” Napalm Nightmare Double Shallow Inch Pinch Wrist Wrench (Arm Assassin Inch Wrench) Sunday Events: Two-Hand Napalm Nightmare 3” Blocks Little Big Horn (6” Lift) 40-Item Grip Medley (Men) / 20-Item Grip Medley (Women) Weight Classes: Men’s 74 kg Men’s 83 kg Men’s 93 kg Men’s 105 kg Men’s 120 kg Men’s 120+ kg Men’s 50+ Years Open Women’s 63 kg Women’s 84 kg Women’s 84+ kg Impressive awards for top three finishers in each class! Cash prizes for the OVERALL top six men and top three women! (Canadian Dollars) Men: 1st - $600 2nd - $500 3rd - $400 4th - $300 5th - $200 6th - $100 Women: 1st - $500 2nd - $300 3rd - $100 Special Awards for Male and Female Overall Champions Team Trophy for Top Scoring Nation Schedule: Weigh-Ins: Saturday 9 am to 10:30 am Day 1 Contest Start: Saturday 11 am Day 2 Contest Start: Sunday 10 am Entry Fee - $100 CAD Last Man Standing Format / Reverse Strongman Scoring Venue: 3 Tonnes Gym 268 Boulevard Saint-Joseph Gatineau, Quebec (just across the river from Ottawa) You must qualify to compete in this contest. Complete information on how to qualify to be posted soon. Registration information to follow. Edited November 12, 2023 by Eric Roussin 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonD Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Looks like a great contest, hope I can make it. Is the wrist wrench 2”? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kluv#0 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 15 minutes ago, JasonD said: Looks like a great contest, hope I can make it. Is the wrist wrench 2”? 2 3/8" I would imagine. Many incredible WW lifters that walk the streets in Canada! I have the double shallow if you want it for free- I bought it for prize giveaway but no one earned it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonD Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 8 minutes ago, Kluv#0 said: 2 3/8" I would imagine. Many incredible WW lifters that walk the streets in Canada! I have the double shallow if you want it for free- I bought it for prize giveaway but no one earned it. Oh yeah, 2 3/8. I was thinking the WW was originally 2” and the 2 3/8 was called something else, but I’m sure you’re correct. I’ll gladly take your shallow pinch! Let me send you money for postage. Thanks Michael! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 3 hours ago, JasonD said: Looks like a great contest, hope I can make it. Is the wrist wrench 2”? Michael is correct. It’s the original 2 3/8” version. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Dang it, June 1 is my son's high school graduation. If it had just been my best friend's wedding or closing on my house or something, I'd have picked the comp, but I can't skip my son's graduation lol. Bummed to miss it! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 This competition has been added to the email newsletter that I send out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 (edited) Here are the qualification criteria for participating in the 2024 North American Championships: You qualify to attend if: • You’re ranked among the top 8 in your weight class on the North American Grip Rankings at any point between now and April 30th (https://www.canadagripsport.com/rankings.html), OR • You place among the top three in your weight class at the 2024 Nationals (Canada or US), OR • You win a weight class at any GSI-sanctioned contest held between May 1st 2023 and April 30th 2024 (or place among the top 3 North American competitors in multi-venue contests like the International King Kong Grip Challenge and the Napalm Nightmare World Championships). Participation will be capped at 50 (approximately 35-40 men and 10-15 women). Other qualification methods may be added if the maximum number of participants isn’t reached by April 15th (or whenever both the 2024 Canadian and US Nationals have been contested – whichever is later). This said, I reserve the right to expand the qualification criteria prior to this date if registration numbers are much lower than expected. Registration will close on April 30th. Do you already meet any of the above criteria and want to reserve your spot? Send me an email (eroussin@rogers.com) AND send $100 CAD or $75 USD via PayPal to the same email address. Registration fees will be fully reimbursed if you must cancel if I’m notified by February 29th. They will be 50% reimbursed if I’m notified between March 1st and April 15th. No reimbursements will be made for cancellations past April 15th. This will be an amazing contest – secure your spot sooner than later! Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. Edited September 14, 2023 by Eric Roussin 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Ebel Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 I'll be registering today! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madkow Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 What are the dimensions of the shallow double inch pinch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted September 30, 2023 Author Share Posted September 30, 2023 1 hour ago, madkow said: What are the dimensions of the shallow double inch pinch? The pinchable surfaces are 1" tall, 1" wide, and 3" long. There is a 2" gap between them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madkow Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Sweet thats perfect almost identical to the one I got from Nemesis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 Note that because the original Wrist Wrench is no longer being produced, I've decided to switch to the Inch Wrench from Arm Assassin (2 3/8", standard texture, 3-hole bar). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinchByPinch Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Hi Eric is there any plan on tracking the Wrist Wrench in the GSI lists? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 17 minutes ago, PinchByPinch said: Hi Eric is there any plan on tracking the Wrist Wrench in the GSI lists? I’d like to. We just need to define clear rules for the event, which I’ll be working on very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinchByPinch Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 25 minutes ago, Eric Roussin said: I’d like to. We just need to define clear rules for the event, which I’ll be working on very soon. Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haleygow7 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 This sounds fun and not too bad of a road trip for me! Hope to make it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Katalinas Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 oooh, Men's 50+ open without the need for a weight cut!!! Haley, guess we need a shallow inch pinch! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) Here are the rules for the Wrist Wrench event. I also put together a short demo video. Please let me know if anything is unclear. The lift height for the event will be a 6” lift. Only the handle is to be grasped with the fingers on one side, and the thumb opposing on the other side. A thumbless grip is not permitted, nor is a hook grip (i.e., index finger wrapping thumb tip). Prior to the start of the lift, the handle is to be rolled down until the straps that attach to the handle come into contact with the other end of the straps. The handle should then be grasped with one hand approximately level and in the middle, with the straps hanging down on the thumb side of the grip. The hand must not be placed on the straps. The lifter can stand upright or be bent over, but the elbow and wrist cannot be below the height of the first knuckles during any part of the lift (the knuckles where the fingers join the palm). The handle cannot be twisted to the point where any part of it touches the forearm. The lifter will lift the Inch Wrench until the crossguard touches the crossbar. There is no referee’s signal. You do not have to be erect upon completion. You must lower the weight under control (hand grasping it all the way down). If the lifter misses contact with the crossbar, the lifter will still need to have the top of the crossguard cross the plane of the crossbar. Referee’s discretion will be used to judge whether the correct height was attained. Bracing any part of the hand or forearm of the lifting arm or the apparatus itself against the thigh at the start of (or during) the lift is NOT allowed. The off-hand may not be placed in contact with device during any part of the attempt. During the lift it can be posted on the hip or leg or left out to the side. https://youtu.be/6HjP9a_vJXQ Edited November 30, 2023 by Eric Roussin 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted December 5, 2023 Author Share Posted December 5, 2023 Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/6dHRGnGuc I'll be making some fun announcements as the date approaches. Already qualified, but haven't yet registered? What are you waiting for? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinchByPinch Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Similar question as for the wrist wrench, will the double shallow inch pinch be GSI tracked? We're considering it for an Australian competition in June but if it wasn't tracked it would be out of contention. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted December 7, 2023 Author Share Posted December 7, 2023 Yes, these events will be tracked. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 ANNOUNCEMENT: The women's medley has been expanded from 20 to 30 feats! 3-minute time limit. Here's a near complete list of feats that will be included in the women's medley. The last two feats will be announced in the coming months. (Sometimes cool new gadgets hit the market and I want to leave some room to include them.) Lift two 50-lb scale weights with one hand Lift a 100-lb anvil by the horn Lift 35 lbs with the Canadian Puck Tug Pronate 10 lbs with the IronMind Heavy Hammer II Leverage Bar from floor to vertical Lift 100 lbs with the 2.25” Crusher Lift 80 lbs with the Rolling Thunder Lift 100 lbs with the FBBC 2.5” Jug Close an IronMind IMTug #2 Gripper with the pinky finger Close an IronMind Captains of Crush #1 Gripper from at least a parallel set Lift with the World of Grip Shallow Hub Close an IronMind Captains of Crush #1.5 Gripper from at least a parallel set Lift 40 lbs with the World of Grip Gold Bar Lift with the World of Grip MoonTop Lift 300 lbs with Monkee Grips Lift 55 lbs with the Thumb Blaster (1.5” version) Perform a sledge finger walk (4-lb sledge with 5 lbs added weight – 6” distance to travel) Lift 80 lbs with the World of Grip Fence Post Lift 10 lbs with the JokaBug Pluto Tear a Phone Book (1” thick) Lift 45 lbs with the IronMind Pinch Block Lift 100 lbs with the FBBC Grab Ball Lift 220 lbs with the 2” Country Crush Double Rolling Handle Lift 50 lbs with the JokaBug Dabloom (two hands) Lift a 35-lb plate by the hub Lift a 49-lb anvil by the face Lift a 32.5-lb Blob Lift 40 lbs with the Inch Pinch Lift 230 lbs with the Dube I-Beam I recognize that this is a TOUGH medley, but several of North America's top grip athletes will be competing, and I wanted this to be a challenging contest! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 And here's a near complete list of feats that will be included in the men's medley. The last three feats will be announced in the coming months. Lift 160 lbs with the World of Grip Handshake Tear a deck of cards Lift a 100-lb plate by the hub with two hands using a key pinch grip Lift 110 lbs with the FBBC 8-lb Bomb Do a double Inch Replica Dumbbell lift Lift 30 lbs with the World of Grip Stub Do a Slim lever with a 16-lb sledge (32” handle length) Lift 230 lbs with a 2” diameter rope (vertical lift) Lift an 80-lb anvil by the face with one hand Lift 225 lbs with the FBBC 2” V-Bar Lift 20 lbs with the Dube Cube Bearing Lift 275 lbs with the Country Crush 3” Monster Crush Doulbe Rolling Handle Lift the Blob50 Lift 300 lbs with World of Grip Meat Hooks Lift 275 lbs with the Tips Tester Do one rep with the World of Grip Wrist Developer (orange spring, fifth notch on both sides) Lift 70 lbs with the IronMind Hub (freestyle) Lift 50 lbs with the Stronger Grip Red Rafter using a clamp grip Perform a sledge finger walk (4-lb sledge with 12.5 lbs added weight – 6” distance to travel) Supinate a 6-lb sledge from floor to vertical (32” handle length) Close an IronMind Captains of Crush #2 Gripper from at least a parallel set Lift 190 lbs with the Barrel Strength Stirrup Close an IronMind Captains of Crush #3 Gripper from at least a parallel set Close an IronMind IMTug #3 Gripper with the pinky finger Lift a 174-lb anvil by the horn Lift a Stronger Grip Monster Bell loaded to 140 lbs (3” rotating handle) Lift 30 lbs with the World of Grip GlobTop Pronate 20 lbs with the IronMind Wrist Reinforcer from floor to vertical Lift 105 lbs with the Dube Wellington Pinch Lift 35 lbs with the IronMind Stacker Lift a 132-lb clevis by the pin (3.3” diameter) Lift 300 lbs on Andrew’s Axle Lift an Excavator Bucket loaded with 250 lbs (1.5” handle) Lever a 12-lb sledge to the rear (coin on top) (32” handle length) Lift 80 lbs with the Finnish Ball Lift a 45-lb plate by the hub Lift a 172-lb anvil by the face with two hands (4.5” wide) I like the challenge of a demanding medley. Hopefully you do too! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorksinaPinch Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) This looks brutal! How do you define a successful lift for the deadlift style of lifts and the rear sledge lever? I think I asked you this in 2020, so sorry to ask again: what is the Red rafter and what is a clamp grip? Edited January 12 by WorksinaPinch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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