1stCoC Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I just recieved the Irond mind TUG and let me tell you a world of new training possibilities for grippers AND related grip feats. Wow, what a bell ringer!I will set out training my tired old index and fore finger right now!RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryg Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 That's it! I'm going to order some IM Tugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryg Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I just recieved the Irond mind TUG and let me tell you a world of new training possibilities for grippers AND related grip feats. Wow, what a bell ringer!I will set out training my tired old index and fore finger right now!RS ← Are the Tug wire size the same as the grippers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florian Kellersmann Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 How hard is it to close the Tugs? Is a 3-closer able to close the IM-Tug6, a 4-closer able to close the IM-Tug7 (with index and middle finger)? I can't wait for my new little friends... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikulich Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I just recieved the Irond mind TUG and let me tell you a world of new training possibilities for grippers AND related grip feats. Wow, what a bell ringer!I will set out training my tired old index and fore finger right now!RS ← That endorsement sold me. I'll be ordering when I get hom later tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyg Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I just find it ironic that Ironmind, the same company that has changed cert rules so the lists don't get too long, has created a product that they say will help people trying to close the next gripper. Still wondering why something that has half the materials as a normal gripper has the same price tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtime Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 (edited) Still wondering why something that has half the materials as a normal gripper has the same price tag. ← To Make money. These things are probally useless. Edited November 28, 2005 by Oldtime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 what are these IM tugs my friends? And another question 1stCOC is Richard Sorin himself??????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuTCH Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Hmmm, coming from a guy like mr. Sorin, these babies are worth a try! Like Flo, i am wondering what kind of strength a regular #3 closer would have to get for a TUG... What's in a name... There a bit pricy to just go out and randomly buy a bunch. Btw, otherwise you could just go out and cut your regular grippers in half and put some tape on them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryg Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 what are these IM tugs my friends? And another question 1stCOC is Richard Sorin himself??????????? ← http://www6.mailordercentral.com/ironmind/...cts.asp?dept=46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtime Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 (edited) what are these IM tugs my friends? And another question 1stCOC is Richard Sorin himself??????????? ← http://www6.mailordercentral.com/ironmind/...cts.asp?dept=46 These things are absolutley pointless. 1/3rd the material to make it, and same price. There is absolutley nothing you can do with these that you couldnt do with a choker and a normal gripper. Edited November 28, 2005 by Oldtime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StalwartSentinel Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I'd like to see the actual poundage rating on these. I think I'll stick to the regular grippers and close them 2 fingers inverted or 2 fingers right-side-up, if I want to only hit 2 fingers. JMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 But closing for eample a trainer with the middle and index finger side to side is difficultbecause the range of motion is much bigger than normally closing a gripper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Champlin Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I just recieved the Irond mind TUG and let me tell you a world of new training possibilities for grippers AND related grip feats. Wow, what a bell ringer!I will set out training my tired old index and fore finger right now!RS ← As i said in my post I got mine today and I love it so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtime Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 (edited) But closing for eample a trainer with the middle and index finger side to side is difficultbecause the range of motion is much bigger than normally closing a gripper. ← Thats why i said "there is nothing you can do with these grippers that you cant do with a regular one and a choker". Ok yea, they might be cool, and "neat-o" but there is no use for them, just a money maker. Edited November 28, 2005 by Oldtime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusom1 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 $$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennisb Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I agree $$$$$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Where to exactly the choker is useful amd where can i buy one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Steve Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I got a tug like thing from hardware store for .69 cents. It's a little pony clamp. I use the grippers I have, the scout, cub, trainer, and #1 for this use too. They do look cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkbone Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 "For example, use IMTUG1, IMTUG2, or IMTUG3 if you are training with a Guide, Sport, or Trainer Captains of Crush Gripper; go up to the IMTUG6 or IMTUG7 if you're working on closing a No. 3 or No. 4. Use the following chart to help you choose the right IMTUG based on your current level of training with our Captains of Crush Grippers. And remember, you can train one finger or two at a time." I don't know if I could part with $20 bucks for one of these. I think I'll continue to use my pony clamps and/or lower grippers for this stuff. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have some of them or play around with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 The last thing I need is more grippers. Especially when I can make due with what I have. I think they'll need to haul my rear end away in a straight jacket if I was to order what appears to be 1/4 of a gripper and yet pay the same price too. Wait...I hear the sirens! I actually need to assess my grippers and unload some of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Edgin Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Heh, over a year ago I emailed Randy and told him about my cutting 1/2" off the ends of my #3 handles and making it tougher than a #4. Where's my check? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennisb Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Bill ill take a #2 off you if you it. Or something close to a #3 or a #3...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCoC Posted December 13, 2005 Author Share Posted December 13, 2005 After using the Tugs I just like them better...The quailty and usfullness is there for actually more than you can do with the regular gripper. As far as materials the springs are the same, more machining IS required to make one due to the radius of the bottom cut AND if you bother to weigh this stubby guy you would find a similar volume of pricey aluminum used in the handle.A great product and value...but, what do I know....RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuTCH Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 After using the Tugs I just like them better...The quailty and usfullness is there for actually more than you can do with the regular gripper. As far as materials the springs are the same, more machining IS required to make one due to the radius of the bottom cut AND if you bother to weigh this stubby guy you would find a similar volume of pricey aluminum used in the handle.A great product and value...but, what do I know....RS ← You know just enough to at least convince me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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