Nathan Say Posted April 4, 2002 Share Posted April 4, 2002 This has been up before, but, in general how much weight can someone use before going up to the next gripper? I think 27.5-32.5 w/#1 would be good enough to close the 2, but how much with the #2 would be good enough to close the #3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersqueeze Posted April 4, 2002 Share Posted April 4, 2002 Tom Black is compiling this information. It appears that about 20 lbs on the #2 is about average at the time of first closing the #3. What is missing is the length of the holds. I do not know if it is 20 lbs for 10 sec. Bottom line, it is complete domination of the #2. -Mike M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StrongerthanArne Posted April 4, 2002 Share Posted April 4, 2002 One cannot compare strapholds on a meaningful basis unless one is using the same strap (which we are not). They do differ a lot. I always look for the most slippery strap so I don't have to use so much weight. When I first closed my #3 (which is the easiest out of three I have tried) I could do 3.5 kg for 15 sec. with a very thin and slippery strap. With a regular weight lifting leather strap I could have used more than twice as much weight. I might add that I have also tried a 359ip and a 399 ip PDA and both are considerably easier to close than my 396 ip #3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat 74 Posted April 4, 2002 Share Posted April 4, 2002 StrongerthanArne is right, there is no magic #. If you can hold 30lbs on a #1, in my opinion, you will eat a #2 alive. I'm pretty sure I was holding 11lbs for 3 sets of 10 or so with my #2 to close my #3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1perez Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 I can barely manage about 15lbs with my filed #1, and can barely close the #2. Does this mean that I have a weak sweep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gripmaster316 Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 Whats with the revival of this ancient post? This is a very good question. There are probably varying opinions. 35 plus pounds?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt76 Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 I can't straphold that well around 6lbs on my #1 for about 8secs yet I have closed a #2 with my left hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Man Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 You have a weak crush?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt76 Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 Well I just started working with these a month ago. And am just going to start getting serious this coming week. So if I have a weak crush what am I strong at?? I'm thinkin of filing my #1 I think that would help. Well this of course will be in a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1perez Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 Sorry for reviving such an old post, but I figured that I should add a reply to the old post instead of starting a new one on a question that I had. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 If your strap is too thick, you will be able to lift a lot with it. I don't like strapholds also because sometimes I accidentally hold the strap with my closing hand a little which distorts the results. Make sure you are using a paper-thin strap and that your pinkie or palm doesn't contact it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt76 Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 Well I took somebody's advice and am using a shoe lace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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