John Beatty Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 To all- I've been in contact with Robert Baraban & will soon have the first shipment of RB grippers. A few questions for the masses. Do you guys want regular or some narrows? They'll all be aluminum handles with chrome springs. I was going to get steel handles since I like the feel, but EXPENSIVE to get here with the extra weight. Is there an interest in these grippers? Which ones would people want? These are the sizes available (i'm not getting the lightest they make) 100lbs 130lbs 160lbs 180lbs 210lbs 240lbs 260lbs 300lbs 330lbs 365lbs I went heavier with the sizes in the middle, but if a bunch of guys want the 330's & 365's, let me know & I'll up those #'s. Pricing - looking at $25 per, $70 for 3, or $100 for 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slider454 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 John as I have no RB's I would really like to buy some from you...I would like to have a few of the regular and the narrow!! I dont know where they fall in the table of toughness so I couldnt tell you what poundage I would want right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Carry both widths if possible, I have both but might be interested in a RB365 at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I think the narrow RBs will be more popular than the standard. Troy, you were unsure of how the RBs rate compared to the Ironminds probably: The RB300N is usually about a medium #3 level. The RB330N is about the Elite level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankyBoy Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I like the harder but narrower RB most (RB300N, RB330N). Good for set and for no-set work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Will you carry the "C" series grippers? I understand that they are about the same width as the "N" series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vice Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Narrows would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neno Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I own several of the narrows, they are good for TNS work. Although now looking back I wish that I had bought the Regular spreads, all of my narrows below 240 seasoned down big time. Does the 25 cover S/H? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StalwartSentinel Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 To all-I've been in contact with Robert Baraban & will soon have the first shipment of RB grippers. A few questions for the masses. Do you guys want regular or some narrows? They'll all be aluminum handles with chrome springs. I was going to get steel handles since I like the feel, but EXPENSIVE to get here with the extra weight. Is there an interest in these grippers? Which ones would people want? These are the sizes available (i'm not getting the lightest they make) 100lbs 130lbs 160lbs 180lbs 210lbs 240lbs 260lbs 300lbs 330lbs 365lbs I went heavier with the sizes in the middle, but if a bunch of guys want the 330's & 365's, let me know & I'll up those #'s. Pricing - looking at $25 per, $70 for 3, or $100 for 5 You should be the "Cert" or "Narrow" supplier. Dale Harder already carries the "Regular" width. We seem to have a lack of a good source of narrow RB grippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryg Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 This is great news, I need a few RB grippers for my collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dude Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I dont know much about the RBs, could anyone tell me what the spreads are of the regular RBs and the narrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetAGrip87 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Awesome!!! I will be getting a few of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menace3000 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 thinking about getting 260N and 300N.....definitely carry the narrows... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Eaton Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 That's good news John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 My guess would be your 210, 240, and 260 will be your best sellers, followed by your 300. I think you'll also have some people go after the 365 for the novelty factor. If you sell narrows, you'll probably move a lot of 240Ns, 260Ns, 300Ns, and 330Ns. Please note I'm not saying I'm buying all of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 I dont know about the others John, but if you decide to carry RB grippers, I, for one, will be buying them from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Beatty Posted August 28, 2006 Author Share Posted August 28, 2006 I got the bulk in 210-330, got a few 365's, started at 100's, figure there'll be a few beginners, teens & ladies to try them. I got Narrows in every size he had (240's to 330's). I will pay today & should have them in 2-4 weeks, so anyone that wants them, I got a heck of a deal for the shipping. I can do 5 for $8, insurance included, 2-3 for $5.50 anywhere in the USA. Overseas, I can do 1-4 for $10. The pricing will be like I said, $25 each, 3 for $70, 5 for $100, plus shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryg Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 (edited) How do these RB grippers rate on the COC scale? I'm looking for a gripper harder than the COC#1 but not as hard as the COC#2 and a gripper harder than the COC#2 but not as hard as the BBSM. I know grippers vary but what RB's should I buy? Edited August 28, 2006 by gerryg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomY Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 I got the bulk in 210-330, got a few 365's, started at 100's, figure there'll be a few beginners, teens & ladies to try them. I got Narrows in every size he had (240's to 330's). I will pay today & should have them in 2-4 weeks, so anyone that wants them, I got a heck of a deal for the shipping. I can do 5 for $8, insurance included, 2-3 for $5.50 anywhere in the USA. Overseas, I can do 1-4 for $10. The pricing will be like I said, $25 each, 3 for $70, 5 for $100, plus shipping. I've always been put off on shipping 'cos i live overseas, but that IS a heck of a deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menace3000 Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 John so 5 grippers with S&H will be 108$? to california? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Beatty Posted August 29, 2006 Author Share Posted August 29, 2006 John so 5 grippers with S&H will be 108$? to california? Yes, indeed. Save your pennies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menace3000 Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 sweet, I am prolly going with 260, 300N,330N,300,330 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Beatty Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Money sent to Austria, 2-4 weeks & RB's will be here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menace3000 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 John any word on the grippers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Beatty Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 in transit, I'll announce as soon as I get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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