Too Tall Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 Deep South Grip War is on in 2009 Again I would like to have it in Feb, March or April. I will not be competing...because it will be my first comp and I want things to go smoothly I have a great venue and there will be $$$ prizes to the Top winners to help to off set some of the expensive costs and other nice prices aswell. I would love to have a great turnout and I am sure this will be a qualifier for 2009 Nationals. Those that are interested and any certain dates during those months that would work best for everyone please let me know. I am flexible. Possible events that I am tossing in my head: Gripper's - calibrated and MM set (I hope to have many and small jumps) - strong hand only! 2hp - I have a euro pinch from David Horne and ALL weights will be calibrated! (4 attempts max weight)! Apollon's axel - reps in 75 seconds! Medley - atleast 20 things to load! 2" Farmer's - hold for time! What you guys think? Thanks, Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I think... I'm IN!!! That's another super long drive but I also think I can manage I'd like it before April though and preferably Feb. because MGC7 will be in April '09 and I can't miss that one. What were you thinking medley-wise and axle-weight-wise? Keep in mind, not everyone can pull 400+(or 300+ ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 I think... I'm IN!!! That's another super long drive but I also think I can manage I'd like it before April though and preferably Feb. because MGC7 will be in April '09 and I can't miss that one. What were you thinking medley-wise and axle-weight-wise? Keep in mind, not everyone can pull 400+(or 300+ ). I have a WIDE variety of things to put into the medley of things that I have collected over the years...and it would work for small hand or large hand. Axel...not sure yet...but I want it to be a test of grip and endurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 (edited) Contest name suggestion: Dixie Strength Grip Challenge Sounds like a good list of events. I'll probably be living in Georgia around that time, so I'm game. -Rex EDIT: I'd like to add that I have relatives living in Roswell, GA, which is a very easy 1.5 hour drive outside of Chad's town, and so having a guest or two would be no problem. We would have two bedrooms available for guests. Edited September 1, 2008 by The Natural Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 Contest name suggestion:Dixie Strength Grip Challenge Sounds like a good list of events. I'll probably be living in Georgia around that time, so I'm game. -Rex EDIT: I'd like to add that I have relatives living in Roswell, GA, which is a very easy 1.5 hour drive outside of Chad's town, and so having a guest or two would be no problem. We would have two bedrooms available for guests. Rex, you do not like my contest name How about Georgia Grip War? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nockowt1 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I'm definitely interested. How about adding DU bending? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I like the Deep South Grip War better, nice abbreviation too DSGW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbe705 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I'll try to make this as well. Brent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 There will be NO bending at this comp! Bending is not a test of grip strength IMO...and I want this comp to be a test of grip strength only. It will be fun and A LOT of food and drink afterwards. Also the 5 events will be set up in a huge building and all will be set in stations...so that it can move smoothly and quickly I hope all you guys can come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Contest name suggestion:Dixie Strength Grip Challenge Sounds like a good list of events. I'll probably be living in Georgia around that time, so I'm game. -Rex EDIT: I'd like to add that I have relatives living in Roswell, GA, which is a very easy 1.5 hour drive outside of Chad's town, and so having a guest or two would be no problem. We would have two bedrooms available for guests. Rex, you do not like my contest name How about Georgia Grip War? Chad, I had not read enough of the thread to see that you already had a name in mind. I thought you were still looking for ideas. Georgia Grip War actually sounds better than mine. I really like the endurance test of of support grip using the farmer's hold. I had a similar list of events in mind for a contest testing functional hand strength, and your list of events is VERY close. In fact, the only difference is that instead of max gripper attempts, I had the idea for a 10 pound strap hold with a CoC #2 for time (both hands tested). So I really like the look of this contest. -Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerHouse Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I'm in no matter what the date. I'm pretty sure I can get my brother in too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 EDIT: I'd like to add that I have relatives living in Roswell, GA,... Now... who do I know who lives in Roswell, GA??? Chad - count me in (again). As for the event date, how about early April? BTW, where's the location? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madss Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I see no problem making this one Chad. what ya thinking weight wise for the axle and farmer hold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 EDIT: I'd like to add that I have relatives living in Roswell, GA,... Now... who do I know who lives in Roswell, GA??? Chad - count me in (again). As for the event date, how about early April? BTW, where's the location? It will be here in Athens at a buddies place of business. Lots of room for setting up and plenty of parking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 I see no problem making this one Chad. what ya thinking weight wise for the axle and farmer hold? Maybe around 300 for the axel and 150-200 for the farmer's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 (edited) I'm all for it If only there was some Rolling Thunder Edited September 6, 2008 by Wes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Please try to keep it a few weeks away from the Arnold Classic - I want to do the Olympic Lifting - they are having a Masters Meet on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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