Bill Piche Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?act=mod...si&img=4631 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tspinillo Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickr104 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Awesome job Anson!!!!! Getting strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.scribner Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Nice lift, Anson! John Scribner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madss Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 That boy is getting strong!! I gotta do some spy work and find out what veggies he's eatting. Congrates to you my friend on accomplishing and dominating the blob lift. Oh yea, He is almost cleaning the thing, very impressive for a 7.5" hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Nice lift!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dthor Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Good lift Anson, Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Easy lift! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdawg Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Still can't believe how easy you made that look, buddy. You're getting freaky strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryg Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 That was a great lift! It looked very easy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCoC Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Question....................In the video I noticed you tip the blob over almost on its side before it leaves the ground putting the weight lying over on your fingers and not hanging straight down in a vertical pinch. I would think this affects the actual difficulty of the lift..can you lift it straight up? I just tried it for my self and it totaly changes the loading to an easier task similar to lifting a solid block not what the infamous blob made its reputation on. I greatly respect your power and enjoy seeing you in action I would just like clarification as I would have a problem if that was or considered the accepted way to lift the blob.Respectfully RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN PRAYDIS Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 i have a 45lb york hex that i can lift and i did it both ways and it didnt make a difference to me i think if you have a weak thumb tilting it would make it harder just my 2 cents im still working on my blob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Dockery Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Outstanding Anson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Yep, good work man - thats a toughy for a lot of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anson Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Question....................In the video I noticed you tip the blob over almost on its side before it leaves the ground putting the weight lying over on your fingers and not hanging straight down in a vertical pinch. I would think this affects the actual difficulty of the lift..can you lift it straight up? I just tried it for my self and it totaly changes the loading to an easier task similar to lifting a solid block not what the infamous blob made its reputation on. I greatly respect your power and enjoy seeing you in action I would just like clarification as I would have a problem if that was or considered the accepted way to lift the blob.Respectfully RS Mr Sorin, I just tried lifting the Blob without tilt, no go. I agree with everything you said, the legendary Blob should not be manipulated in such ways. I lack the strength to pull the Blob stright up- this is not something I want to half ass. I have asked Jedd to please remove my name from the Blob list. Now I have some work to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bri Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 you seem like a very respectable guy anson. i wish you the best of luck anson! you are very strong, you should have it in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelbiceps Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Good lift Anson! I think the tilt is fine for two reasons: 1) It's a self-limiting thing. If you try to tilt any more, it just gets much harder. 2) There's no good way to verify exactly how vertical the blob is during a lift. Everyone tilts it -- it's just a matter of how much. Fuzzy specifications are undesirable. If you can grab it with one hand, by the edge, and lift it to lockout, you've done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveb Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Great job Anson!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Good lift Anson!I think the tilt is fine for two reasons: 1) It's a self-limiting thing. If you try to tilt any more, it just gets much harder. 2) There's no good way to verify exactly how vertical the blob is during a lift. Everyone tilts it -- it's just a matter of how much. Fuzzy specifications are undesirable. If you can grab it with one hand, by the edge, and lift it to lockout, you've done it. Exactly, how much tilt is too much? Almost everybody I've seen lift a blob, whether on video, or in person, regardless of the blob size, tilts it to some degree. Granted, Anson tilted it more than most I've seen and it was more to the side than forward but again how much is too much? This is especially true for those that lift it with the embossment facing horizontal ("Y" on the left, "K" on the right") vs. those that lift it with the embossment facing vertical. Is the issue that he tilted to the side vs. forward,(as this seems to be accepted). David Horne tilts the 2HP using his monsterous wrist strength and it's called good technique (which I agree with 100%), Anson tilts the blob and he gets questioned?? I think this is just another case of good technique being confused with smoke and mirrors or cheating or whatever you want to call it. Congratulations Anson! It's very admirable that you had your name taken off the list but completely unecessary imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handgripperman Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Very nice lift !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anuwbius Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Nice lift Anson. Very solid, didnt look like it was goin anywhere. As for the tilt, I agree wish Jad on this one. I cant specifically think of a 50 lb blob being lifted without some tilt. I think if you can pick up a Blob at all, you have a respectable level of wide pinch goin on. Now if you get the thing up with no tilt at all, thats serious stuff. I agree 100% that no tilt is much more difficult. I guess what I am sayin is, tilt with the lift is standard, and no tilt is a progression in difficulty. Only my opinion though. ANd Again, awsome Lift Anson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Ten Ox Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 If everyone cheats in the same way is it cheating or good technique? In the clinbing world if someone finds an easier way to climb a route the route is downgraded to reflect the easiest way to climb the route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCoC Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Anson, YOU are a man of honor! There is no doubt in my mind of your great strength or honesty.... RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMERHEAD Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Great job Anson! Honestly, after seeing your intensity I was not suprised to see this. -Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Question....................In the video I noticed you tip the blob over almost on its side before it leaves the ground putting the weight lying over on your fingers and not hanging straight down in a vertical pinch. I would think this affects the actual difficulty of the lift..can you lift it straight up? I just tried it for my self and it totaly changes the loading to an easier task similar to lifting a solid block not what the infamous blob made its reputation on. I greatly respect your power and enjoy seeing you in action I would just like clarification as I would have a problem if that was or considered the accepted way to lift the blob.Respectfully RS Mr Sorin, I just tried lifting the Blob without tilt, no go. I agree with everything you said, the legendary Blob should not be manipulated in such ways. I lack the strength to pull the Blob stright up- this is not something I want to half ass. I have asked Jedd to please remove my name from the Blob list. Now I have some work to do! Anson, you're one admirable dood. You can either pick up the blob, or you can't. The video seems to tell the story! I respect your quest for perfection, and I'm positive we'll see your name on the list when you're content with your performance. Rock that blob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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