Roark Posted July 14, 2002 Share Posted July 14, 2002 Newbies here, of course, ask newbie questions, and often we re-hash beginner info. Do you think it is time for some of the board member veterans to each offer a chapter for a book? Several of our good crushers could offer tips about crushing, pinchers about pinchers etc. This would be a volunteer effort, no money paid. It could be an internet book here at the grip board, or it could be published to be held in those hands you are so pround of. I have not checked with Wannagrip about this, so he may not approve of it, but when he completes his work with Millie Neum, we can ask him. If you have chapter suggestions, please post. If we all work together, this could be a fine project! Chapter suggestions? Photos you wish to share? Usually, I am sitting around doing nothing, so I will volunteer to help edit the effort. Any others interesting in contributing? Yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted July 14, 2002 Share Posted July 14, 2002 I did start it. It's been sitting on the shelf. If you compile the inputs and organize it, I can do the rest for the publishing part on the site and even make it an ebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryduty Posted July 14, 2002 Share Posted July 14, 2002 If it were a published book, perhaps the proceeds could go to the International Grip Committee (ITGC). This financial/literary boost to might be what the ITGC needs to get going... Just my 2 cents worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted July 14, 2002 Author Share Posted July 14, 2002 Wannagrip, I'm ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted July 14, 2002 Share Posted July 14, 2002 I'm up for this and am willing to contribute towards three sections 1. Thick handled lifting 2. Lifting and the mindset 3. Leverage and 'Weaver Stick lifts' Add Tom Blacks efforts with Leverage/Hammer lifts abnd several other contributors for the Thick handled stuff and you've got that covered. Roark, give me the nod and I'll start sketching outlines tonight. Would this be an e-book? and would contributors get a free copy? What sections do we think it needs (suggesting JB's book as a reference / starting point)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted July 14, 2002 Share Posted July 14, 2002 Yes, I can make it an ebook. I actually think that's the best format. We can even include video clips if applicable. Go for it Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted July 14, 2002 Share Posted July 14, 2002 I've just (very quickly) broken the above in to sub catagories and some of these could be used for each aspect of grip ie:‘Tricks’ and Tips by the best, Techniques and current Records 1. Thick handled lifting Dumbbells - solid and revolving Barbells – as above The importance of the thumb ‘Tricks’ and Tips by the best. Techniques Records 2. Lifting and the mindset Not limiting ones self Sticking at it 3. Leverage and 'Weaver Stick lifts' How we forget Training the whole grip Techniques Tricks’ and Tips by the best. Records Let me know what u think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted July 14, 2002 Share Posted July 14, 2002 Whoever contributes, keep in mind pics. They really help and provide inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyg Posted July 14, 2002 Share Posted July 14, 2002 Can i help with anything?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted July 14, 2002 Author Share Posted July 14, 2002 As soon as we get some of the materials ready, we can solicit more help and/or input. This can be a revolving, updated, work in progress. Steve, thanks for sending the material you sent. Hope to have some time this week to read through everything (I was, hope you know, kidding about sitting around most of the time! Usually I recline.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted July 14, 2002 Share Posted July 14, 2002 I have just forwarded 2808 words on the topics I selected earlier. Enjoy... Sammyg - what is your best disipline? Write about that! Or, as per Wannagrips suggestion, start taking photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted July 14, 2002 Author Share Posted July 14, 2002 I count only 2807- just kidding! Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted July 14, 2002 Share Posted July 14, 2002 I could take some digital pics of some of my equipment and send them to Wanna. What else? ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted July 15, 2002 Share Posted July 15, 2002 Anybody that contributes should write about their fave aspect and make sure to include the basic data, facts and figures, tips and techniques and current records (inc dates). Given ur freakish looking forearms, why not write about that and email others for data. Include flexing tips and how they should be measured. Then add info as above. OK? ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted July 15, 2002 Author Share Posted July 15, 2002 This may have to be completed in chapters or installments and when completed it can be rearranged. When ready I am hoping with some of the best in the world contributing tips, this will become THE absolute reference work. I agree with mobsterone, please include dates etc of any major lifts- we do not want an overview, we want an exact view. My contribution will be profiles of some of the greats including which old mags have info about them. Have not yet thought of a catchy title, but have, for the simple decorum of it, ruled out Sir Snott's System of Super Grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy250 Posted July 15, 2002 Share Posted July 15, 2002 I have almost nothing to contribute that would be over and above you guys, but I would be very excited about reading the final version. I have a few other topics that I would love to read more about if there is anyone that has interest in writing about it. Crushing grip training Smear-grip training ("Open hand" grip strength) Hand strengthing vs. grip training Supporting grip training Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tou Posted July 15, 2002 Share Posted July 15, 2002 Fatboy, please change your sub-signature. You know that you are not a grip novice. Anyone who lifts the Inch DB is not a novice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gripster Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 Sounds like a fun project! I hope to read the book, one day. Don't forget about forearm/hand and finger flexibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 Don't be a reader be a contributor!! Write down what you think the section you'd like to see would contain. Just the framework. More if you wish... Then other members can either a) opt to write it or b) make more suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Canthar Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 Just a quick question and maybe point something out. Last I knew Wanna was also trying to work and get people to help with really in-depth FAQ and information series of web pages. Why don't we take a step back here instead of all jumping at everything and figure out exactly what we want to accomplish. The potential here is huge, let's not waste it. The book idea would require more work and more information with in-depth descriptions and good quality photo's. You could glean general information for an informative page here or you could use the web pages as a start and basis to work from. Either way I hate to want to put the brakes on with alot of enthusiastic responses, but in my opinion I think we should take a step bac figure out exactly what we are working on. Get a couple people to be the ones organzing it and keep track of who is contributing to what parts. The knowledge and experience here is priceless lets not waste it. Nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted July 16, 2002 Author Share Posted July 16, 2002 Canthar, Good suggestions. Perhaps we were not clear- this ebook will not be ready soon. What will be ready in a prelim stage is the table of contents, and then, as you suggest, we should probably take one subject in that table of contents and explore it. Then chapter by chapter, month by month, it will be completed. I like the title "The Grip Encyclopedia", because when it is completed it will be deserving of that title. It is hoped that the old saw 'Many cooks spoil the recipe" will not prove true in this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy250 Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 Fatboy, please change your sub-signature. You know that you are not a grip novice. Anyone who lifts the Inch DB is not a novice. Yes, I jerk-pressed it but I have yet to do anything of significance relating to grip. So, I still consider myself a grip novice. That's why I'm here trying to learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Canthar Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 Makes more sense now, just wanted to see this planned out well is all. That saying shouldn't hold true as long as those who are chosen to review all the information collected and given keep the communication open and review it all thoroughly. Nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted July 17, 2002 Share Posted July 17, 2002 Names please 1. For the book - Joe likes Grip Encyclopedia. What do you think? 2. Of those who want to contribute. Suggestions for what the book can include including sub-divisions and chapters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Black Posted July 17, 2002 Share Posted July 17, 2002 Encyclopedia would be the most appropriate name. Most books have one or two authors, encyclopedias usually have many authors. The scope of coverage sounds like it would be very wide, like an encyclopedia. I could contribute pictures and some text. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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