EricMilfeld Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 We have another competitor joining us: Joe Musselwhite, former professional arm wrestler. Updated List: Matt Chips Mike Hadland Russ Hadland me Jason Williams Aaron Corcorran Robert Alva T-dog Jeremiah Fox John Renfroe Greg Griffin Joe Musselwhite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NailBender Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 This just gave me the reason I needed to start hitting grip hard again (and restart posting on this board). Plus, I live in Lewisville so it will be an easy drive. Count me in. Haven't participated in any grip-type stuff since right after the Massachusetts State Strongman Championship 2005 with the Diesel Crew. I won't place or even be able to complete all of the lifts but it will be a hell of a good time and a good motivation to start training my hands hard again. John, this is great news! I look forward to meeting you. I'd like to have a meetup with some of the contestants before the contest for some fun training. Anyone interested? So far the following have expressed an interest in competing: Matt Chipps (Matt, is Keith going to compete?) Mike Hadland Russ Hadland me Jason Williams Aaron Corcorran Robert Alva T-dog Am I missing anyone? My garage isn't big. I may have to remodel or something. NailBender (Joe Musselwhite) will be there. I'm brand new to bending but the experience will be priceless. Look forward to meeting everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Great news, the more the better! - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 We have another sponsor: The Gripboard It's a site that discusses all things grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 The following have paid their entry fee: 1) Jeremiah Fox 2) Joe Musselwhite 3) Greg Griffin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 Guys, a "problem" is starting to develop. A good problem, though. In the last two days three more prospective competitors have expressed an interest. I may need to limit the number at some point, in which case those who have paid the entry fee will reserve a spot. I guess I could find another location, but I'm not sure if I want to do that yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
com202 Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 The possibility of me being there is looking slim. I sprained a knee at work moving a body. Which means I have to put more weight on my other foot, which makes the wound on that foot hurt. My Chief suddenly quit and I'm hearing that another supervisor is talking about leaving. One supervisor is at school and another Officer is at school. Also, we're supposed to do firearms qualifications in April and I have court the same week. I still haven't been approved for the vacation either and they've had my request since before december. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 The possibility of me being there is looking slim.I sprained a knee at work moving a body. Which means I have to put more weight on my other foot, which makes the wound on that foot hurt. My Chief suddenly quit and I'm hearing that another supervisor is talking about leaving. One supervisor is at school and another Officer is at school. Also, we're supposed to do firearms qualifications in April and I have court the same week. I still haven't been approved for the vacation either and they've had my request since before december. We'll see. Slim is right, Jason. We'll surely miss you if you can't make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 (edited) This just gave me the reason I needed to start hitting grip hard again (and restart posting on this board). Plus, I live in Lewisville so it will be an easy drive. Count me in. Haven't participated in any grip-type stuff since right after the Massachusetts State Strongman Championship 2005 with the Diesel Crew. I won't place or even be able to complete all of the lifts but it will be a hell of a good time and a good motivation to start training my hands hard again. John, this is great news! I look forward to meeting you. I'd like to have a meetup with some of the contestants before the contest for some fun training. Anyone interested? So far the following have expressed an interest in competing: Matt Chipps (Matt, is Keith going to compete?) Mike Hadland Russ Hadland me Jason Williams Aaron Corcorran Robert Alva T-dog Am I missing anyone? My garage isn't big. I may have to remodel or something. If you can make room, I'll be there w/bells on! I'll pay this Sat. when we train. Edited March 21, 2008 by Paul Knight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 This just gave me the reason I needed to start hitting grip hard again (and restart posting on this board). Plus, I live in Lewisville so it will be an easy drive. Count me in. Haven't participated in any grip-type stuff since right after the Massachusetts State Strongman Championship 2005 with the Diesel Crew. I won't place or even be able to complete all of the lifts but it will be a hell of a good time and a good motivation to start training my hands hard again. John, this is great news! I look forward to meeting you. I'd like to have a meetup with some of the contestants before the contest for some fun training. Anyone interested? So far the following have expressed an interest in competing: Matt Chipps (Matt, is Keith going to compete?) Mike Hadland Russ Hadland me Jason Williams Aaron Corcorran Robert Alva T-dog Am I missing anyone? My garage isn't big. I may have to remodel or something. If you can make room, I'll be there w/bells on! I'll pay this Sat. when we train. Fantastic, Paul! Here's the updated list: Matt Chips Mike Hadland Russ Hadland me Jason Williams Aaron Corcorran Robert Alva T-dog Jeremiah Fox John Renfroe Greg Griffin Joe Musselwhite Paul Knight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 I'm very pleased to have Paul Knight joining us. Here's the latest list: Matt Chips Mike Hadland me Aaron Corcorran Robert Alva T-dog Jeremiah Fox Casey Emery Greg Griffin Joe Musselwhite Shane Musselwhite Paul Knight Tommy Duncan The following have paid the entry fee: Joe Musselwhite Robert Alva Greg Griffin Jeremiah Fox Mike Hadland Aaron Corcorran Paul Knight Shane Musselwhite Tommy Duncan Casey Emery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 Courtesy of Joe Musselwhite, there will be a table available to cause tremendous pain in your elbow, I mean there will be an arm wrestling table setup for post contest fun. I've never used one before, and have only arm wrestled twice in my life, but Paul and I were talking on the phone tonight about it, and we both agree it hurts! Joe, how do you make it not hurt? I'm excited about it, actually, and look forward to learning as much as I can from Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemery Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Eric, Is there room for another ? I talked to my boss and I took that day off. Also, how do I pay w\ paypal? cost of entry : $ 20 loss of overtime: $ 100 fuel for travel: $ 2 wife complaining: 1 headache not placing in the contest: my pride experience gained from being there: priceless !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 Eric, Is there room for another ? I talked to my boss and I took that day off. Also, how do I pay w\ paypal? cost of entry : $ 20 loss of overtime: $ 100 fuel for travel: $ 2 wife complaining: 1 headache not placing in the contest: my pride experience gained from being there: priceless !!! That's classic, Casey. And I'm very pleased to hear you can make it. I think everyone learns at least a little something in a contest setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Eric, Is there room for another ? I talked to my boss and I took that day off. Also, how do I pay w\ paypal? cost of entry : $ 20 loss of overtime: $ 100 fuel for travel: $ 2 wife complaining: 1 headache not placing in the contest: my pride experience gained from being there: priceless !!! Thats the funniest thing I've ever heard! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
com202 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Well, it happened. The April schedule is out and I didn't get the time off. Too much happening here. It is VERY DISAPPOINTING. I was hoping to see some friends and meet some new ones. It's gonna be an unbelievable competition. Best of luck to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 Well, it happened. The April schedule is out and I didn't get the time off. Too much happening here.It is VERY DISAPPOINTING. I was hoping to see some friends and meet some new ones. It's gonna be an unbelievable competition. Best of luck to all. Dang. I'm sorry I won't be able to see you this year, Jason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted April 4, 2008 Author Share Posted April 4, 2008 Based on the entry fees that have been received, this is our lineup of competitors. Possibly one or two more may be joining us. I'm very pleased with the turnout this year: Joe Musselwhite Robert Alva Greg Griffin Jeremiah Fox Mike Hadland Aaron Corcorran Paul Knight Shane Musselwhite Tommy Duncan Casey Emery me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booyah!!! Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Wow, what a turnout!!!!! Can't believe how excited I am about meeting you guys I am planning on using one of my bends to Set the Bar for The Double Underhanded American Record. It should be a decent bend. Or will one of you other DU Bruts Jeremiah, Aaron, Ben, Matt or a newer guy Set it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opnsysme Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Anyone have the paypal info? Also BooYah, I doubt it will be me settting any record. But it will be fun to watch someone else do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Sponsored by Fat Bastard Barbell Co. and The GripboardWHEN: Saturday, April 19th, 2008 WHERE: My garage in Fort Worth, Texas, ya'll! START TIME: 11:00 AM Central Time COST: $20, payable by check, cash, or Pay Pal ENTRY DEADLINE: April 1, 2008 LIFTS IN ORDER OF PERFORMANCE: Euro Pinch -Standard rules apply. Grippers -Calibrated and choked to parallel grippers will be contested. Use whichever hand you prefer. 2" FBBC V-bar -Standard rules apply. Both hands will be contested. Freestyle Bending -Calibrated 6" stock will be contested with standard rules and a 5 minute time limit. Multiple contestants will bend simultaneously. Following are some of the stocks that will be available: 60D = 325 "JH" 1/4" grade 5 = 385 "triangle" 1/4" grade 8 = 475 5/16" crs = 555 5/16" crs = 595 section of Griprite 70D = 670 "JH" "FNL" 5/16" grade 5 = 685 "W.T" 5/16" grade 5 = 715 "linear S" 5/16" grade 5 = 745 3/8" crs = 830 The Milfeld Mega Medley -A 5 minute time limit will be given to complete the following feats in any order: 1)#10 hammer lever to head: 8 points 2)#16 hammer lever to head: 14 points 3)#12 hammer front lever with 13" grip, lifting from floor to standing position maintaining parallel hammer: 8 points 4)#12 hammer front lever with 16" grip, lifting from floor to standing position maintaining parallel hammer: 14 points 5)tear a deck of Bicycles: 12 points 6)tear a deck of easy cards: 10 points 7)break a spiral 60D nail: 10 points 8)lift the Blob50: 14 points 9)lift a #65 1.5" wooden pinch block with one hand: 12 points 10)key pinch (thumb opposing the side of your curled forefinger) and curl two #10 olympic plates: 11 points 11)hub lift a #25 plate with a shallow and wide hub: 11 points 12)#110 3/8" v-bar: 8 points 13)no-set a #1 gripper: 8 points 14)no-set a #2 gripper: 13 points 15)bottle cap crush between the last sections of your forefinger and thumb (Jan Todd style): 10 points 16)FBBC 2.5" Crusher lift with #120: 7 points 17)loadable 2.5" dumbbell lift with #150: 14 points 18)The Humbler's Cousin (lift from the floor a #10 dumbblell placed over the 2nd knuckle of your middle finger to a 2.5" platform [your other three straightened fingers will help to support the dumbbell handle]): 8 points SCORING: Four attempts will be allowed on all events, except for the medley, for which only one attempt will be given. The rounds system will be used. Contestants will be allowed to drop down on weight on successive attempts. A combined poundage total will be used for scoring. Here's how your total will be determined: Euro Pinch: Multiply weight lifted by ".9" to figure poundage. Grippers: The calibration rating is your poundage. V-bar: Multiply the total of your left and right hand lifts by ".4" to figure poundage. Bending: Multiply the calibration rating of your stock by ".3" to figure poundage. Medley: The total points accumulated is your poundage. The total poundage from all your events will determine placement in the contest. ADDITIONAL NOTES: I will provide either pizza or barbecue, bottled water and beer. Trophies will be awarded for at least 1st through 3rd place. The weights on the Euro Pinch and the FBBC 2" v-bar will be calibrated. Haven't seen any predictions on this so I'll throw mine up.. grippers: Aaron, although with grippers being second (I expected more out of Texas), I don't think he'll hit his potential europinch: Eric although if his set-up is more seasoned than Aaron's, Aaron could upset on this one 2"Vbar: Aaron, although I'm not sure what his offhand is like and the offhand will likely be the xfactor between him and Eric on this one Bending: given his Big G8, gotta go with Aaron on this one Medley: too close to call as I don't see anything in there slowing Eric or Aaron down other than that 150# 2.5"db. Whoever runs an error-free medley will win imo. Slight edge to Eric with the homecourt advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Haven't seen any predictions on this so I'll throw mine up..grippers: Aaron, although with grippers being second (I expected more out of Texas), I don't think he'll hit his potential europinch: Eric although if his set-up is more seasoned than Aaron's, Aaron could upset on this one 2"Vbar: Aaron, although I'm not sure what his offhand is like and the offhand will likely be the xfactor between him and Eric on this one Bending: given his Big G8, gotta go with Aaron on this one Medley: too close to call as I don't see anything in there slowing Eric or Aaron down other than that 150# 2.5"db. Whoever runs an error-free medley will win imo. Slight edge to Eric with the homecourt advantage. hehe, I hope grippers go well, doing the MM4 cert either before or during the contest so I dont expect to get my top number in the contest. would be nice to get a good close though. Euro - I think Eric is gonna get me on this one. 2" vbar - my offhand is weak as hell. I've never pulled more than 205 on it and cant seem to get any increases no matter how I train it. Medley - my concerns are the cards since I have yet to tear a full deck. I know its gotta be a technique thing but I just havent found it yet. that big dumbell will be a challenge too. Bending - with at least 4 of the top benders in this contest its anybodies game. I've barely bent anything since az grip. trying to get rid of pain in the pec still. So I really have no idea what I'm gonna be able to bend there. I wont know til warmups just like the last 2 comps I've done. I think it will be a close contest all the way thru. Eric will prolly win, but I will give it my best. - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted April 6, 2008 Author Share Posted April 6, 2008 Here's the final list of competitors, with Matt Chips definitely on board: Joe Musselwhite Robert Alva Greg Griffin Jeremiah Fox Mike Hadland Aaron Corcorran Paul Knight Shane Musselwhite Tommy Duncan Casey Emery me Matt Chips Aaron and Josh, you guys are either being too nice or you're over estimating my abilities. Hands down, no questions asked, Acorn is the man! He's at least 20 pounds (calibration rating) stronger on grippers. He'll destroy me on bending. My best double overhand ability is over a year behind me now as I've lost weight, and Aaron has beat that figure by nearly a hundred pounds. I predict I'll place fourth in bending. Pinch could go either way. It just depends on who is having a good day. Aaron will probably finish the whole medley, whereas I have yet to get that more difficult front lever in the medley. But all of this is one of the reasons I'm thrilled to have Aaron joining us. He'll keep me humble, teach me a few things, and keep me on my toes. Mike, a new American Record has a nice ring to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Wow, what a turnout!!!!! Can't believe how excited I am about meeting you guys I am planning on using one of my bends to Set the Bar for The Double Underhanded American Record. It should be a decent bend. Or will one of you other DU Bruts Jeremiah, Aaron, Ben, Matt or a newer guy Set it Best of strength on that American record DU bend Mike! It's yours for sure man. I haven't bent any DU since the Big Hex in November that injured me for the final time. Looking forward to seeing what you take on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Wow, what a turnout!!!!! Can't believe how excited I am about meeting you guys I am planning on using one of my bends to Set the Bar for The Double Underhanded American Record. It should be a decent bend. Or will one of you other DU Bruts Jeremiah, Aaron, Ben, Matt or a newer guy Set it wont be me on DU. my best DU bend is a 60d. that style kills my bad wrist. Good luck to you Mike, I hope you get it! - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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