David Horne Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Thought I'd put this here. At the request of Dave Johnson we're going to have a big bending comp here on Sept 8th. Contest will feature 8 events; UK Champion of Steel Contest will feature 4 unbraced events and 4 braced events. Unbraced Events Double Overhand bending in 5 mins Reverse bending in 30 secs Double Underhand bending in 30 secs Unbraced snapping of Challenge Bar in 10 mins Braced Events Long bar bending (48-24 inches) - braced Long bar bending (23-8 inches) - braced Coiling or scrolling a bar Horseshoe bending (if possible) This is just a heads up for those interested. Rules and more details to follow. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted June 8, 2007 Author Share Posted June 8, 2007 Rules and levels for the braced Long Bar bends http://www.davidhorne-gripmaster.com/bracedbending.html Tell me what you think. I will do the scrolling/coiling and braced and unbraced snapping rules, etc. All this is for the future Champion of Steel contest as I've been getting asked questions and have now only got round to it. Sorry for the delay. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted June 8, 2007 Author Share Posted June 8, 2007 Even though I can't really do any training for this comp, as all my efforts are going into the preperation for the GGC in August, I'm still really looking forward to it. Especially since we have the interest of some big strongmen and I can't wait to see what kind of steel they bend! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted June 8, 2007 Author Share Posted June 8, 2007 As soon as I get the costing of all the steel that will be used then I will get the entrance fee cost up. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 I have just booked the Memorial Hall at Great Haywood again for this event. If anyone was at the Champion of Champions Grip contest they will know how good this venue is. I should have all the steel costs any day, and will get the final rules and entrance fees up. Please support this venture. There is going to be so much steel there to bend. If you are a steel bender in the UK, you must be there!! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimwylie1 Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Can't call myself a steel bender but I'll be there. I'm enjoying the long stuff at the moment, even though I'm not very good . I hope some of the top Uk guys can be there . Hopefully there will be food and beer to finish off the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 UK Champion of Steel contest Saturday 8 September, 2007 Venue: The Memorial Hall, Main Road, Great Haywood, ST18 0SU Doors open at 10am, contest starts at 11am. Entrance fee for athletes £20 (all entries to be with me by 8th August) Contest will feature 8 events (4 unbraced events and 4 braced events). Event running order 1 - Double Overhand bending in 5 mins - (unbraced) 2 - Long bar bending (48-24 inches) – (braced) 3 - Reverse bending in 30 secs - (unbraced) 4 - Long bar bending (23-8 inches) – (braced) 5 - Double Underhand bending in 30 secs - (unbraced) 6 - Speed Bending - (braced) 7 - Unbraced snapping of a Nail in 10 mins 8 - Braced snapping of a bar in 10 mins Event 1 - Double Overhand bending in 5 mins - (unbraced) Rules http://www.davidhorne-gripmaster.com/dobending.html Event 2 - Long bar bending (48-24 inches) – (braced) Rules http://www.davidhorne-gripmaster.com/bracedbending.html Event 3 - Reverse bending in 30 secs - (unbraced) Rules http://www.davidhorne-gripmaster.com/rever...ylebending.html Event 4 - Long bar bending (23-8 inches) – (braced) Rules http://www.davidhorne-gripmaster.com/bracedbending.html Event 5 - Double Underhand bending in 30 secs - (unbraced) Rules http://www.davidhorne-gripmaster.com/dubending.html Event 6 - Speed Bending - (braced) Rules http://www.davidhorne-gripmaster.com/speedbending.html Event 7 - Unbraced snapping of a Nail in 10 mins Rules http://www.davidhorne-gripmaster.com/SNAPPINGBARSNAILS.HTML Event 8 – Braced snapping of a bar in 10 mins Rules http://www.davidhorne-gripmaster.com/SNAPPINGBARSNAILS.HTML The scoring in all the events is strongman style, ie. If there is 10 athletes, 10 points for 1st and 1pt for 10th. All the points are added up at the end. If a full bend is not achieved the angle of bend will be noted to denote the placing in that event. If someone cannot snap the nail or bar in the time allocated they will receive 0pts. The event will run quickly, and we will have 3-4 competitors on the stage at all times bending off against each other. Visually it should be good. Please do support this new venture. There will be A LOT of steel to bend and it should be great fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunny Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Are entries limited to 10 competitors.If not are those below 10th awarded nil points? Or do you use a different scoring system for above 10 competitors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 The contest has no limit on competitors, so hopefully plenty of numbers. That was me just showing you how the points will run. If there are 20 competitors, then 1st place in an event will get 20pts, and last place 1pts. You coming? David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunny Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 The contest has no limit on competitors, so hopefully plenty of numbers. That was me just showing you how the points will run. If there are 20 competitors, then 1st place in an event will get 20pts, and last place 1pts.You coming? David Yes can I pay by paypal at your site? Will pay around the 25th (payday) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 Yes payment of entrance fee by Paypal is good. Please send payment to david.horne2@ntlworld.com Thanks, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wscorpion Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Tonight we will probably buy the tickets to fly to Birmingham on the 7th of September. David, as soon as I've bought the tickets I will transfer the 20 pound entrance fee to your account (I guess the same account as for the handle?). Is there a train or something we can take from Birmingham to Great Haywood? Hope to see you all there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 Mark, Great news! It's a different paypal account - I'll pm it to you. I'll give you my phone number via pm if you want to ring me right now. You get the train from Birmingham airport to Stafford. Get accomodation here, possibly at the hotel round the corner. I will take you to the venue on the day of the comp. I'll pm you now. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wscorpion Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Mark,Great news! It's a different paypal account - I'll pm it to you. I'll give you my phone number via pm if you want to ring me right now. You get the train from Birmingham airport to Stafford. Get accomodation here, possibly at the hotel round the corner. I will take you to the venue on the day of the comp. I'll pm you now. David Hi David, Sorry, I didn't read this post until after I replied to your PM. I'll give you a call as soon as everything is set. Can't wait to bend some steel together with one of the greatest names in gripland! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 Mark Vogels from Holland is definitely coming. The contest is looking hot! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wscorpion Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Mark Vogels from Holland is definitely coming. The contest is looking hot!David I'm looking forward to it. It will be my first strength related contest ever, so I hope I won't be to nervous and set some nice PR's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted July 26, 2007 Author Share Posted July 26, 2007 Just a quick reminder to those thinking of competing but who haven't sent their entrance fee, all entries are to be with me by 8th August - No later! Cheers, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 So far I have 8 competitors for the day, with a few others saying they may. Anyway, this event will only be every 4 years like the Champion of Champions so if you are thinking about it get your entry fee to me as you have till the 8th August. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted August 4, 2007 Author Share Posted August 4, 2007 Just 4 days to go to get your entrance fee in. All entries are to be with me by 8th August - No later! This is just a heads up for those interested. Cheers, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimwylie1 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Dave, Do you have a list of the competitors that will be attending? This is a good opportunity for the best to show show their skills and promote the sport . Hopefully there'll be a good turn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted August 6, 2007 Author Share Posted August 6, 2007 Jim, So far we have; Graeme Cunningham Wayne Lockwood, strongman from London Mark Vogels (Holland) Dave Johnson Jim Wylie Richard Scott Elizabeth Horne David Horne Well with 2 days to go I'm a little dissapointed, but hey people can't complain that there isn't enough comps when they don't turn up. At least it will go quickly. Four athletes will be on the stage at the same time. It's a nice venue, and there will be a lot of steel to bend, and I'm sure everyone will be tired at the end. Then we can have food and drink. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wscorpion Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Too bad there aren't more people competing, I would have loved to see some of the great names of the GB bend some very big pieces of steel David, where are all the contestants from? Are they all from the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted August 6, 2007 Author Share Posted August 6, 2007 Mark, Well it'll be great to meet you, and you will have a good time. All the other competitors are from Britain. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wscorpion Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Mark,Well it'll be great to meet you, and you will have a good time. All the other competitors are from Britain. David I'm sure I will have a great time, and it will be great meeting you as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted August 8, 2007 Author Share Posted August 8, 2007 Final list of competitors Graeme Cunningham Wayne Lockwood, strongman from London Mark Vogels (Holland) Dave Johnson Jim Wylie Richard Scott Elizabeth Horne David Horne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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