Guest Canthar Posted July 24, 2002 Share Posted July 24, 2002 Was just an "if" there Roark. I certainly wouldn't expect Richard or David to feel awkward or arrogant at all. In fact I doubt anyone nominated would but, keeping it more private offers a level of privacy for said people to decide if they wish to make the contribution. Other factors may be involved aswell with thier decision. Nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCoC Posted July 24, 2002 Share Posted July 24, 2002 I think some of you misread what I thought was clearly stated. I did not say the top five men to be contacted ,I DID say have as many "grip guys" respond listing their own personal best efforts and evaluation of the wealth of information THEN be done by the book writers. I feel there are many out there in our ranks that may not be #3 closers but have accompished some other outstanding grip related feats.I feel a person does have a feeling of "his best" or what he or she is most proud of and submitting in this way may bring to light some marks that could have been lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted July 29, 2002 Author Share Posted July 29, 2002 Just to be clear: About Aug 1st the Table of Contents for the Grip Strength Encyclopedia will be posted. This will be an empty table of contents- just an outline, for format, to invite your input and suggestions. The handy characteristic of an ebook, of course, is that you can click and choose what you wish, so if certain items are not 'in the order' you wish, simply click on whatever interests you (when it is completed). So let's not have arguments about whether crushing strength should be chapter one or whether pinching strength should be chapter one- so long as everything is covered, 'page number' is not significant. It is fair to guess that huge variances of opinion will be offered. No one is wrong offering an opinion, but someone must make the final decision, and frankly, that looks like Wannagrip and me for the moment at least. But these decisions will be made with the WILL OF THE MAJORITY in mind, not our wills. We have to get started. This is a work in progress, and probably not speedy progress, so please be patient. Once the core sections are outlined, then we can begin asking people for imput to contribute text, and may have an open section for anyone to add to. My ignorance of computer matters is widespread, so the technical aspects will be controlled by Wannagrip. Hopefully, when this ebook is complete, it will contain thoughts of the current grip masters and thoughts of those interested in becoming grip masters, and will become THE reference source on the web for matters of grip. Wannagrip has already nixed my idea of a Grip Strength Enclyclopedia Cheerleading Squad. Spoilsport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted July 29, 2002 Share Posted July 29, 2002 Ra ra ra baby - I can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted August 1, 2002 Author Share Posted August 1, 2002 Here is the first draft of the first part of the Grip Board Strength Encyclopedia. This is a mere outline of thought and content (nothing to click on). Frankly, I have not had as much time to work on it as I had hoped, and would enjoy some creative response. We have to begin somewhere, so...THE GRIP BOARD STRENGTH ENCYCLOPEDIA Table of Contents: Introduction to the Encyclopedia; overview of history Various forms of hand/finger/forearm strength demonstrations: 1. Crushing strength: Grippers: A: Nutcracker type B: Flexible spring type C: Machine type 2. Pinching strength: D. Smooth plate type E. Lipped plate type F: Wood block type G: Metal block type 3. Thick bar deadlifting: H: Revolving bell lifts I: Solid bell lifts 4. Thick bar cleans and overheads: J. One handed K. Two handed 5. Wrist curling: L: Over bench M: Over knees N: Tabletop 6. Metal bending: O: Flat stock P: Round stock Q: Nails R: Other items 7. Odd Lifts: S: Softball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted August 1, 2002 Share Posted August 1, 2002 Loves it. Also needs recoupartion, injuries, muscle charts tc. Will see what more I can add after comp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Say Posted August 1, 2002 Share Posted August 1, 2002 No wrist stuff like plate curls & weaver stick or hammer levering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted August 1, 2002 Author Share Posted August 1, 2002 Thanks, Nathan. Will add them. I did not have the material ready but promised it for Aug 1, so wanted to present what I had so far. We will have sections on how to perform the various lifts, how to take measurements etc. Suggestions welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted August 1, 2002 Share Posted August 1, 2002 Uhh what happened to the material I sent you on weaver stick etc?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted August 2, 2002 Author Share Posted August 2, 2002 Steve, I have the material, but as i mentioned, we will not 'fill in' sections until the Table of Contents is set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted August 12, 2002 Author Share Posted August 12, 2002 With apologies, I must bow out of working on the GBSE. Time constraints prevent me from moving forward with any appropriate speed on the project, as I must concentrate on some other matters. As the man said, 'We do what we must, and call it by the best names'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 As this is something I want to see work and I can be as busy as anyone here (training, magazine, protein website, writing for other mags, record breaking , house keeping and work) I woukld be happy to nag on behalf of the board its own members into sending in their work, editing and forwarding to Wanna for inclusion in a ebook. I ask for members views and if agreed will ask Joe to send me what he's got (I'll get everyhting onto a cdrom). Steve/Mobsterone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 Bump!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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