I'll Start Some Gripmas Predictions

[Bob Lipinski]

First of all, sorry I can't make it Chris! A recent daycare change has me a little hard up for weekend time.

1- Chad Woodall. He will win grippers, axle, and likely pinch. May narrowly lose medley and reverse bending. Will likely get beat on rim hold, just my opinion. Maybe not.

2-3- Good mixup between Thorton and Jedd. Jedd has Dave on grippers and reverse bending, Dave has Jedd maybe on rim hold and pinch. Axle and medley are a tossup. Slight edge to Jedd.

4-5 Chris or Josh. Home advantage for Chris, plus I don't know how Josh is on some of the events. Josh will win grippers, I have Chris on reverse bending and pinch. Scoring system plays a part here too- Josh will likely really beat chris on the grippers, whereas I don't see Chris with such a big margin on his events. I say edge to Chris.

There is a start. As always, I am rooting for my Michigan buddy Dave Thorton! He can never be counted completely out.

[climber511]

Bob I'm sorry you can't make it - I was looking forward to a rematch!

I won't make any overall type predictions this time.

Jedd will win the Pinch - possibly setting a new record in the process - I think he'll do it here - my garage has magic in it hehe. He gave it a heck of a ride at GGC.

I think Eric Milfeld, John Eaton, Brad, Nick, Anson, Josh and I will all land in a pile too close to call. I'd throw Beatty in here but I haven't heard any more from him about still coming - I sure hope he makes it. Josh's lead from the grippers will be hard to make up - at least by me - my grippers suck. I've heard Eaton has done more than one workout in prep for Gripmas - that scares me - he's good at all of the big events I'm having.

One or more of the strongman guys from Lancaster will surprise everyone I think. I figured it would be Brad until he told me one of his friends had a better grip than he does - Dang, that's a scary thought!

I am desperately trying to find something to put into the medley that will stop the big boys and yet be possible by someone (anyone) when fresh - I just can't figure these guys weak spot! The "Humbler" does have a chance at getting them - it's a real fooler and something never seen before I think. I mean, sure I can stop them but it has to still be a little bit reasonable.

Grippers - Chad and Josh - possible tie

Pinch - Jedd

Axle - Chad

Medley - the guy with zero weakness's and more than a few strong points.

Reverse Bending - Jedd and Eaton -possible Bastard Bend here or maybe 2 of them. Chad is an unknown for reverse but I remember how fast he learned DO so I won't count him out at all. The guy is just plain strong.

Plate Hold - Thorton gets my nod.

[smitty]

I hope everyone sets PR's in all events and has a great time....

With that being said, I can't vote against my boy. I definitely hope he does a WR pinch...

Good luck to all the competitors!

[Bob Lipinski]

Forgot about Anson. He will be in there.

We'll have a rematch sooner or later Chris!

[jad]

Unless I figure out reverse, I won't be very competitive in the overall. I have the lever strength, so either reverse has little to do with front and rear levering sledges or I've just blown the technique. That said my goals are as follows:

Grippers: want to close a gripper that calibrates at least 200#. I hope there is a #4 right around 200# there.

Pinch: want to pinch at least 200# would LOVE to pinch BW. I'm going to try and be 210-215

TTWC: no idea, the real deal is too different from what I'm doing. You have to have multiple spotters to train heavy.

Plate Hold: again no idea as the plates I train with are too different; don't even know what a good time is.

Axle: 350

Reverse: a G8 unless I somehow get good between now and Gripmas

Medley: who knows, as long as I can load the blob, assuming there is a blob, I'll be happy. There's nothing worse than missing something you know you're capable of.

Can't wait guys! Looking forward to trying some one arm bb snatches. The dbs are a hoot but I've never tried a bb.

[climber511]

Unless I figure out reverse, I won't be very competitive in the overall. I have the lever strength, so either reverse has little to do with front and rear levering sledges or I've just blown the technique. That said my goals are as follows:

Grippers: want to close a gripper that calibrates at least 200#. I hope there is a #4 right around 200# there.

Pinch: want to pinch at least 200# would LOVE to pinch BW. I'm going to try and be 210-215

TTWC: no idea, the real deal is too different from what I'm doing. You have to have multiple spotters to train heavy.

Plate Hold: again no idea as the plates I train with are too different; don't even know what a good time is.

Axle: 350

Reverse: a G8 unless I somehow get good between now and Gripmas

Medley: who knows, as long as I can load the blob, assuming there is a blob, I'll be happy. There's nothing worse than missing something you know you're capable of.

Can't wait guys! Looking forward to trying some one arm bb snatches. The dbs are a hoot but I've never tried a bb.

If you put all those lifts together on the day - you'll do fine - just fine......darn it

[Too Tall]

Unless I figure out reverse, I won't be very competitive in the overall. I have the lever strength, so either reverse has little to do with front and rear levering sledges or I've just blown the technique. That said my goals are as follows:

Grippers: want to close a gripper that calibrates at least 200#. I hope there is a #4 right around 200# there.

Pinch: want to pinch at least 200# would LOVE to pinch BW. I'm going to try and be 210-215

TTWC: no idea, the real deal is too different from what I'm doing. You have to have multiple spotters to train heavy.

Plate Hold: again no idea as the plates I train with are too different; don't even know what a good time is.

Axle: 350

Reverse: a G8 unless I somehow get good between now and Gripmas

Medley: who knows, as long as I can load the blob, assuming there is a blob, I'll be happy. There's nothing worse than missing something you know you're capable of.

Can't wait guys! Looking forward to trying some one arm bb snatches. The dbs are a hoot but I've never tried a bb.

Josh, you will do just fine...great numbers BTW

Edited November 13, 2007 by Too Tall

[EricMilfeld]

Unless I figure out reverse, I won't be very competitive in the overall. I have the lever strength, so either reverse has little to do with front and rear levering sledges or I've just blown the technique. That said my goals are as follows:

Grippers: want to close a gripper that calibrates at least 200#. I hope there is a #4 right around 200# there.

Pinch: want to pinch at least 200# would LOVE to pinch BW. I'm going to try and be 210-215

TTWC: no idea, the real deal is too different from what I'm doing. You have to have multiple spotters to train heavy.

Plate Hold: again no idea as the plates I train with are too different; don't even know what a good time is.

Axle: 350

Reverse: a G8 unless I somehow get good between now and Gripmas

Medley: who knows, as long as I can load the blob, assuming there is a blob, I'll be happy. There's nothing worse than missing something you know you're capable of.

Can't wait guys! Looking forward to trying some one arm bb snatches. The dbs are a hoot but I've never tried a bb.

The table top wrist curl isn't being contested as an event in the Gripmas Carol, is it?

[Sean Dockery]

No, the ttwc is one of Chris's after contest let's try this things.

[Jedd Johnson]

It will be good to try and see how it works for possible future refrence.

[Mikael Siversson]

A dangerous lift TTWC, especially one handed.

If it gained in popularity we would see plenty of torn ligaments.

[smitty]

I agree with all of Chris' picks

Bob I'm sorry you can't make it - I was looking forward to a rematch!

I won't make any overall type predictions this time.

Jedd will win the Pinch - possibly setting a new record in the process - I think he'll do it here - my garage has magic in it hehe. He gave it a heck of a ride at GGC.

I think Eric Milfeld, John Eaton, Brad, Nick, Anson, Josh and I will all land in a pile too close to call. I'd throw Beatty in here but I haven't heard any more from him about still coming - I sure hope he makes it. Josh's lead from the grippers will be hard to make up - at least by me - my grippers suck. I've heard Eaton has done more than one workout in prep for Gripmas - that scares me - he's good at all of the big events I'm having.

One or more of the strongman guys from Lancaster will surprise everyone I think. I figured it would be Brad until he told me one of his friends had a better grip than he does - Dang, that's a scary thought!

I am desperately trying to find something to put into the medley that will stop the big boys and yet be possible by someone (anyone) when fresh - I just can't figure these guys weak spot! The "Humbler" does have a chance at getting them - it's a real fooler and something never seen before I think. I mean, sure I can stop them but it has to still be a little bit reasonable.

Grippers - Chad and Josh - possible tie

Pinch - Jedd

Axle - Chad

Medley - the guy with zero weakness's and more than a few strong points.

Reverse Bending - Jedd and Eaton -possible Bastard Bend here or maybe 2 of them. Chad is an unknown for reverse but I remember how fast he learned DO so I won't count him out at all. The guy is just plain strong.

Plate Hold - Thorton gets my nod.

[Rick Walker]

Jedd has been chasing that pinch record for some time, and each time he gets so close. We discussed his recent training a couple days ago and I trully believe he is ready and there is no question he is strong enough.

Go get it Jedd!

[RKlein]

Chad will win everything!!!

He will get pushed in the rim hold by Dave.

Jedd and Dave will be close.

[bencrush]

Any quick updates on the winner or event winning performances?