Bob Lipinski Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 How many people here are bending reds with just the IM pads? Just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminator Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 Done it plenty of times, but not my preference. My hands sweat a lot so I prefer something that absorbs moisture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMunger Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 Greg Amidon certed under the new IM Pad rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Edgin Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 Hmmm.....I wonder why this is suddenly an area of interest to you Bob?...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbjr Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 I have bent a couple with the Im pads, but very inconsistant 1 i did in just under a min, the other took 5min. I failed at my last cert so want to be very consistent before I try again...I know that Eric has bent a few with the IM pads and I believe re certed with the Im pads per strossens request?????Brett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamidon Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 Greg Amidon certed under the new IM Pad rule. ← Actually I certified under the old rules, when the new rule was established I did bend one with the IM pads. Couple of points about this: It is much more important to chalk and wrap the bar perfectly than with other materials. It is much more painful to bend with the IM pads, I dont care what style you use, the crushdown is painfull. I dont have the hands of a Steve McGranahan so I feel every millimeter of that bend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 Yes, I "recertified" using only the IM pads with Chris Caffery as my witness. I second everything Greg says about the pads. They also make for a very tedious wrapping procedure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJones Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 I have been using just the IM pads for quite some time - more painful and very important to use chalk. My cert was with the IM pads. Brett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toshindo Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 I just got the IM pads. Any tips on wrapping with them? I take it that IM changed the cert rule so you have to use their pads now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Fold each pad into thirds or fourths and then position the end of the nail so it's centered at the end of a pad. Now roll up the nail as tightly as possible, like a tortilla. But don't eat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toshindo Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Fold each pad into thirds or fourths and then position the end of the nail so it's centered at the end of a pad. Now roll up the nail as tightly as possible, like a tortilla. But don't eat it. ← Crunch! Thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstew123 Posted December 19, 2004 Share Posted December 19, 2004 Yes, I "recertified" using only the IM pads with Chris Caffery as my witness. I second everything Greg says about the pads. They also make for a very tedious wrapping procedure. ← How does the chalk help? I am ready to certify with the red, in fact I have been for some time. The pain from using just the IM pads is severe, and has limited my ability. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted December 19, 2004 Share Posted December 19, 2004 Dave, the least amount of moisture on your hands can render the IM pads slippery and unmanageable. The chalk just absorbs the moisture and allows you to maintain your grip without getting nasty blisters caused by your hands slipping across the coarse fabric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstew123 Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Dave, the least amount of moisture on your hands can render the IM pads slippery and unmanageable. The chalk just absorbs the moisture and allows you to maintain your grip without getting nasty blisters caused by your hands slipping across the coarse fabric. ← Thanks for the reply. I haven't had any problems with the pads slipping. Maybe you guys aint holding them tight enough . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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