softhands Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 [i'd posted this on the "introduce yourself" thread but didn't know how many people read it. I hope no one minds if I repost here in order to make it more visible.] Hello. My name is David. I'm returning to the Grip Board after an absence of nearly three years. I was really into the world of gripping from 2001-2002, let it slip, and am now hoping to return to my immediate goal of closing the IM No. 3. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I haven't lost much strength in the three years. I attribute this to being a pretty dedicated powerlifter, I suppose -- hand strength never really goes away when you're doing heavy deadlifts and rack pulls. I also do a lot of Rolling Thunder work, pinching (with 25s and a loading pin), and negatives and holds with a Hammer Strength grip machine. My immediate goal/problem: I had reached the point in 2002 where I was able to "click" my IM No. 3 together on 2 or 3 occasions, but I never was able to meet up with the IM rep to certify (we lived too far apart). I hope that I can be at this point again fairly quickly (perhaps 2-4 months). However, I've heard from friends who have the new 2005 version of the IM Nos. 2 & 3 that my own 2 and 3 are weaker in comparison, a fact seemingly supported by posts on this board. I'm thinking of ordering a new IM No. 3 so my close -- when it comes -- will be seen as more legitimate. What do you guys think? Should I buy a new No. 3 and work towards certifying on that? Or should I work on the No. 3 I have and try to make that official? To be honest, I'm leaning towards the former. In my own mind, closing the No. 3 I have just won't seem like an accomplishment knowing that the new ones are tougher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 Email IM and ask them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 My immediate goal/problem: I had reached the point in 2002 where I was able to "click" my IM No. 3 together on 2 or 3 occasions, but I never was able to meet up with the IM rep to certify (we lived too far apart). I hope that I can be at this point again fairly quickly (perhaps 2-4 months). However, I've heard from friends who have the new 2005 version of the IM Nos. 2 & 3 that my own 2 and 3 are weaker in comparison, a fact seemingly supported by posts on this board. I'm thinking of ordering a new IM No. 3 so my close -- when it comes -- will be seen as more legitimate. ← I've got some bad news for ya: I wish you had certified when you did. Why?... because there is a rule change now in the cert process that makes the cert a bit more difficult but not impossible. And yes, the newer #3's are a lot harder than the ones of 2002. How far away are you now on your #3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softhands Posted December 17, 2005 Author Share Posted December 17, 2005 (edited) Thanks for the reply, Sybersnott. What's the specific cert change you're referring to? I read through my new Ironmind catalogue, read the rules, and didn't notice anything radically new. Right now, I'm about 1/4 inch away. Like I said, that's after only one week back trying it. But I also know 1/4 inch is an eternity in grip terms, which is why I was thinking of getting a new one and starting fresh. P.S. Sorry for the double topic posting -- I don't know what happened. Edited December 17, 2005 by softhands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael86 Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 (edited) Credit Card Set.You must pass a credit card "longwise up" through the handles and close it w/o any aid from the opposite hand.Basicly No-Setting it. Edited December 17, 2005 by Michael86 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat 74 Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 Credit Card Set.You must pass a credit card "longwise up" through the handles and close it w/o any aid from the opposite hand.Basicly No-Setting it. ← Try again slick, it is short side up, not long ways. A credit card is almost 3.5" long, so long ways would be impossible on almost every gripper made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softhands Posted December 17, 2005 Author Share Posted December 17, 2005 (edited) Oh, OK. I never set my grippers anyway. I don't think I'll have to adapt too much. [on edit: I didn't even know "setting" was once legal; heck, I didn't know what setting was until I read over the board yesterday. LOL] Edited December 17, 2005 by softhands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtime Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 You have to do this to certify. http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?act=mod...cmd=si&img=2060 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael86 Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 Dont try again slick me, I see how you could get longside of the credit card out of that but I ment lengthwise=longisde=vertical up.Maybe I should of said hotdog ways up not hamburger.Dont you slick me for somthing like that, when it can be said 100 different ways.Are you the credit card set guru or what. Moderator edit; Let`s refrain from writing F Bombs in your posts. I edited it out this time, but future use of F bombs could result in sterner discipline. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat 74 Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 Dont try again slick me, I see how you could get longside of the credit card out of that but I ment lengthwise=longisde=vertical up.Maybe I should of said hotdog ways up not hamburger.Dont you slick me for somthing like that, when it can be said 100 different ways.Are you the Four score and seven years ago I am the MAN because I swear and I want everyone to know how manly I am by using profanity.in credit card set guru or what. ← I was just making a reply, I didn't mean anything. I'm sorry you are not mature enough to handle making a decent reply. As for the hotdog/hamburger comment, not sure bout that. The "100" ways to explain it. Well, take the short side of a credit card and place it in the handles. How's that?? As for being a guru, I am not but I know more than you do, slick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softhands Posted December 18, 2005 Author Share Posted December 18, 2005 Oldtime: Thanks for the video. As I suspected, I've never used a closer-than-credit-card set. I just grabbed the gripper and squeezed. A quick check with my No. 2 confirms that my start is still well outside the width of a credit card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennisb Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Dont try again slick me, I see how you could get longside of the credit card out of that but I ment lengthwise=longisde=vertical up.Maybe I should of said hotdog ways up not hamburger.Dont you slick me for somthing like that, when it can be said 100 different ways.Are you the credit card set guru or what.Moderator edit; Let`s refrain from writing F Bombs in your posts. I edited it out this time, but future use of F bombs could result in sterner discipline. Thanks. ← Wow, Take it easy Mike. Im sure Bearcat didnt mean anything by it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilkaz Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 I'd stick with the #3 you have, and I wish you the best. ... neilkaz ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softhands Posted December 18, 2005 Author Share Posted December 18, 2005 Thanks, neilkaz. That's basically what my frugal wife suggested: keep my old No. 3, just rename it my "2.5" and stay humble if/when I finally close it again 'cause you can always buy a stronger No. 3 later. Nice thing is I've got a PDA gripper from 2002(?) marked "363" that my friend who uses the new IM grippers tells me is just a little over the strength of his No. 2. So I have a No. 2-equivalent gripper that I can I can close for reps, and an old No. 2 that I can use for warm-ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael86 Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 (edited) Yes you know a whole bunch more than me Im sure, the slick shows your full of yourself and rude, kind of like a guy who knows way to much about ohh lets say....dungeons and dragons and makes fun of others who dont know as much.Im done. Edited December 18, 2005 by Michael86 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Side Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 I think you have grossly mis-interpreted Heath's comment. Michael it's time to stop the pointless flaming and pay some respect where it is most certainly due. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Dockery Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Yes you know a whole bunch more than me Im sure, the slick shows your full of yourself and rude, kind of like a guy who knows way to much about ohh lets say....dungeons and dragons and makes fun of others who dont know as much.Im done. ← Heath's into D&D? I never knew....now I simply must call him and we can talk about all the intricacies of 7th level ward spells.....instead of all this how to get stronger talk...... I tell you what, slick, you can apologize to Heath and everybody will forget about that nasty little outburst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtime Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Dont try again slick me, I see how you could get longside of the credit card out of that but I ment lengthwise=longisde=vertical up.Maybe I should of said hotdog ways up not hamburger.Dont you slick me for somthing like that, when it can be said 100 different ways.Are you the credit card set guru or what.Moderator edit; Let`s refrain from writing F Bombs in your posts. I edited it out this time, but future use of F bombs could result in sterner discipline. Thanks. ← easy ladies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat 74 Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Yes you know a whole bunch more than me Im sure, the slick shows your full of yourself and rude, kind of like a guy who knows way to much about ohh lets say....dungeons and dragons and makes fun of others who dont know as much.Im done. ← Heath's into D&D? I never knew....now I simply must call him and we can talk about all the intricacies of 7th level ward spells.....instead of all this how to get stronger talk...... I tell you what, slick, you can apologize to Heath and everybody will forget about that nasty little outburst. ← Ok, I am full of myself and rude, you are correct. I don't know what the hell you are talking about with Dungeons and Dragons. Maybe when you go hang out with the junior high kids you all play that stuff, personally I don't know anything about it. Does your mommy know you are on the internet using computer karate and being a tough guy? You outbursts are amusing, please do it again. You can also call me names, that is cool, slick......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pro Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Yes you know a whole bunch more than me Im sure, the slick shows your full of yourself and rude, kind of like a guy who knows way to much about ohh lets say....dungeons and dragons and makes fun of others who dont know as much.Im done. ← Just apologize slick van dyke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael86 Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 (edited) hahahahah.However old you are you are no better than me and probly worse because Im pretty sure you are like 35 or 40, then you go off blah blah blahing about shit you dont know about.Fine you can call me slick but Im goin to call you pathetic old man.And whatever you say after this I wont reply to because Ill proly be banned if I do. Edited December 18, 2005 by Michael86 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soilworker Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 hahahahah.However old you are you are no better than me and probly worse because Im pretty sure you are like 35 or 40, then you go off blah blah blahing about shit you dont know about.Fine you can call me slick but Im goin to call you pathetic old man.And whatever you say after this I wont reply to because Ill proly be banned if I do. ← I don't he is anywhere near 40. Just let it be for heaven's sakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Side Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 hahahahah.However old you are you are no better than me and probly worse because Im pretty sure you are like 35 or 40, then you go off blah blah blahing about shit you dont know about.Fine you can call me slick but Im goin to call you pathetic old man.And whatever you say after this I wont reply to because Ill proly be banned if I do. ← Michael that sounded dangerously pre-school. And if you have a dispute as to what Heath does or doesn't know, look under his avitar. Compare it to your signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtime Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 hahahahah.However old you are you are no better than me and probly worse because Im pretty sure you are like 35 or 40, then you go off blah blah blahing about shit you dont know about.Fine you can call me slick but Im goin to call you pathetic old man.And whatever you say after this I wont reply to because Ill proly be banned if I do. ← I think you took his slick comment the wrong way buddy. This attitude doesnt roll here, save it for bodybuilding.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennisDude Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Guys, can we blame him? Can we, as decent human beings, as more mature men, and women, really blame someone who seems to be just having an off day? Yes. IP ban him back to http://www.crayola.com/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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