CoC#3 Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 bent tht G8 today. It was pretty hard on the kink and had that springy feel to it. IM wraps and DO as usual. What is the best stock to get to progress to the g8 to the red? Should i get some 5/16'' HRS or what about some 3/8'' threaded stock? What do you guys think? I should have a pic uploaded in a bit. Quote real name: Sam Solomi
acorn Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 bent tht G8 today. It was pretty hard on the kink and had that springy feel to it. IM wraps and DO as usual. What is the best stock to get to progress to the g8 to the red? Should i get some 5/16'' HRS or what about some 3/8'' threaded stock? What do you guys think? I should have a pic uploaded in a bit. Congrats Sam! 5/16 HRS, FBBC 1/4 Sq, 5/16 CRS all are good ones. 7" stuff so that you can get you shoulder flexibility up as that will be the biggest challenge with the red since you have mostly been bending 6" or shorter pieces. - Aaron Quote ** Retired **
ox3782 Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 Great Job Sam!!! G8 is a springy one!!! Brendan Quote Brendan Dwyer | 6'1" | 204lbs | 7 7/8 inch hand
Alawadhi Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 If you can bend 5.5 G8 then you have the power for the Red for sure. But be sure to do what Aaron said. Train on longer stuff like 1/4*7" sq to get the feel for the Red. Quote Read about me in my biography. Founder of Middle East and North Africa Grip Sports (MENA grip organization) "I made him an offer he couldn't refuse" ― Marlon Brando “We’re here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise why else even be here?” ― Steve Jobs
antarath Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 Congrats!! Yeah the crush is scary. You just need to show it who the boss is Mats Quote Real name: Mats Erik Engelsvoll
Autolupus Posted September 8, 2007 Posted September 8, 2007 Nice bending Sam! You've gotta be looking at generic 5/16CRS now! Just have a phone around or see local steel stockists for some deals! I got some nice CRS which Brendan rates just under a Bastard. Quote Mike Mackenzie. Luceo non uro.
vikingsrule92 Posted September 8, 2007 Posted September 8, 2007 (edited) If you can bend 5.5 G8 then you have the power for the Red for sure. But be sure to do what Aaron said. Train on longer stuff like 1/4*7" sq to get the feel for the Red. I'd like to formally disagree with this since I'm no where near a Red. I also agree you need to work on longer stuff. I'll send you some 5/16" HRS Sam and you can see how it works for you. Sorry it's been so long I've been really caught up with school. Congrats Sam!!! That's a very tough bend Edited September 8, 2007 by vikingsrule92 Quote
Alawadhi Posted September 8, 2007 Posted September 8, 2007 I was talking through personal experience. For me, bending the 5.5" G8 is harder than the Red. Maybe your Red is harder than mine? Maybe I am better at 7" long? Quote Read about me in my biography. Founder of Middle East and North Africa Grip Sports (MENA grip organization) "I made him an offer he couldn't refuse" ― Marlon Brando “We’re here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise why else even be here?” ― Steve Jobs
bencrush Posted September 8, 2007 Posted September 8, 2007 Great bend Sam! Especially in Ironmind Pads. Quote
rednail300 Posted September 8, 2007 Posted September 8, 2007 Great bend Sam the G8 is a tough piece. Quote real name: Erik Pettersson goals 2010: Coc #3 Bench 120 kg Bench 125 kg DL 180 kg squat 165 kg vertical card tear 15 kg plate curl 45# blob lift
CoC#3 Posted September 8, 2007 Author Posted September 8, 2007 Thanks to everyone. I have been pleased with my bending improvements. 3 weeks ago i was having trouble with a yellow. I am going to cut a few reds down for tonight's session, and see how it goes. I'll be surprised if i move it but it's iso work at the very least. I know my flexibility still isn't there for a 7'' one. Quote real name: Sam Solomi
vikingsrule92 Posted September 8, 2007 Posted September 8, 2007 I was talking through personal experience. For me, bending the 5.5" G8 is harder than the Red. Maybe your Red is harder than mine? Maybe I am better at 7" long? Do you have the new or old reds? The new ones are around 460 while the olds are about 420. And it also could be that I just suck at long stuff because I really do. Quote
Alawadhi Posted September 8, 2007 Posted September 8, 2007 I got my reds in september (or october, can't remember) of 2006. So it's one year old. Quote Read about me in my biography. Founder of Middle East and North Africa Grip Sports (MENA grip organization) "I made him an offer he couldn't refuse" ― Marlon Brando “We’re here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise why else even be here?” ― Steve Jobs
vikingsrule92 Posted September 8, 2007 Posted September 8, 2007 I got my reds in september (or october, can't remember) of 2006. So it's one year old. Yup I'm pretty sure those are the easy ones. And I have done stuff in that area so I guess you're right as far as the 5.5" G8 comment goes. However, I think Sam ordered his recently so he has the 460s. Saying this, I don't think a 5.5" G8 would be enough to get a new Red. Quote
crobb1320 Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 great job on the g8 sam. Quote Charles Robbins 5'6"-155 lbs. 7-1/4" hand age 39 --2010 goals: Get back on the Gripboard more often 25 chins in a row Finish 5" g5. 4.5" g5 bend Bastard bend Close #3 C.o.C. 250 vbar 200 thick vbar Hub lift 2 45's+10each. Pinch 5 10's 155 R.T.
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