Bill Piche Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Gripper sent to Smitty today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Gripper sent to Smitty today. ← Good Luck to the both of you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handgripperman Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 come on jedd you will get it this time for sure, kill it !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt. crushalot Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Jedd, You are THE ULTIMATE GRIPPER ASSASSIN. Your mission is to: Get in quick, hit it hard, slam it shut, kill that gripper and get out fast with the MM3 certification. When it comes to this gripper I feel confident you are going to make a killing. Drop us a line once your mission is complete. P.S. remember to cover your tracks and leave no evidence other than a witness and a detailed video. Then have your evidence shipped to the Big Boss Wannagrip. The Big Boss may or may not want the witness shipped too... please check with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankyBoy Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Put some Napalm on that gripper, Jedd! Knock him down. DO it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Van Weele Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 I'd poor diesel all over it to burn the box off and leave nothing but the gripper standing but I don't think diesel burns to well. Go Jedd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Good luck Jedd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilkaz Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Do it , Jedd and then make another cool video backgrounded by good metal for the Diesel site. .. neilkaz .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bballdad Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Kill it Jedd!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdawg Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 It's all yours this time bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herc Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 TAKE IT DOWN ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showlarson Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Smash that shiznit bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Well, we did not close it. I failed in May, September, and now, after 4 full months of concentration on crush, the first time I have ever specialized for such a long time on one single grip discipline, I have still failed to close the gripper. I am a believer in "three strikes and you're out." This is the third time I have failed to close the MM3, so I am asking that my title as Mash Monster Level 2 be taken away, and I will now re-certify at that level. There was much scrutiny of my MM2 close anyway, so I am wishing to be added to the MM2 list, if possible, or I will simply sign up the next time there is a sign-up period. Best of skill to Shane Larson and Eli Thomas in there future endeavors tackling the MM3, but to have as big a gap between the handles on my third round and after a quarter of a year trying to improve, I just do not feel worthy to try it again. Thanks, -Jedd- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted January 23, 2005 Author Share Posted January 23, 2005 You already closed it (MMG2)! No need to re-certify. If you insist, you can have a go at the MMG2 whenever you are ready. I will re-open the next session for MMG2 as it's time since Shane just got done. How far off was Eli? Is Smitty sending it back? Much respect for the honest assessment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Eli was off about a bit more than an eighth of an inch. I guess I was the same. It actually felt like I touched them together on the last try, but the video clearly showed I did not. I will be sending the gripper back, as I am the Diesel Crew postman. Yes, I will be signing up for the MM2. I will send out my re-cert fee at the same time. -Jedd- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Keep your head up Jedd. Maybe you just had an off day. I don't see anything wrong with your MM2 vid. Anybody that's criticizing is probably just one of those people that likes to bitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdawg Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 1/8" on that thing is nothing to be ashamed of bro. Work on some other stuff for a while and you'll come back stronger than ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Edgin Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Jedd and Eli, I'm very proud of you guys. Hell of an effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilkaz Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Great try, guys and a pleasure to read your honest assessment. Keep training and getting stronger, both of you. .. neilkaz .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt. crushalot Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Jedd and Eli, It must be frustrating to have come so close on the MM3. You guys have already achieved a great accomplishment by completing the MM2 cert. People will be inspired to attempt the MM0 because of what both of you have already accomplished. Sometimes in life it is easy for us to become discouraged when something seems almost impossible to accomplish. Years ago Ann Sullivan took on what seemed to many an impossible task. What became of her efforts...... her and her student went on to inspire generations of us. Her student was both deaf and blind. Here is what her student had to say: "Character cannot be developed in ease or quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired and success achieved." Helen Keller Hang in there guys. Who knows what the future holds for both of you. Good Luck and thanks for the inspiration you have already provided me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishred Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Great job guys.... Jedd...failing on the mm3 has nothing to do with mm2...you crushed the mm2. remember, there are guys on the board who took a year or 2 to close a 1/8th gap on their #3.......You'll get it bro... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Jedd and Eli, I know you guys will take the MMG 3 down one day...just doing the MMG 2 is above and beyond in crushing anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELI Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 the gripper is no joke, i will be training harder then ever to close it jedd i kno you will close it! ELI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 I can say that both were very close - Eli was about 1/4" and Jedd was about 1/8". All 3 attempts for each guy was a maximum effort and I was in awe of their strength. I have no doubt both guys will close it in the future. Props to Dave, Robbie and Clay who are some of the top crushers in the world - don't count out Shane and Heath though Thanks to the Gripboard and our Grip community for supporting the MM process... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted January 29, 2005 Author Share Posted January 29, 2005 Gripper returned. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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