Guest NailBender Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Like Paul said, bad video, not bad gripper close. From what I know and have personally seen of Eric's grip strength, there's no doubt in my mind that he shut that gripper. Even as trashed as his hands were after the contest, I still believe he could shut it. To shut it even after 5 days after a contest were Eric did some world class feats is amazing in and of itself. Good job buddy!!! NailBender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Thanks for all the words of support everyone! It means a lot. I made some mistakes with the whole process. If I was stronger or better rested I would have been able to hold the gripper shut for a longer period of time, allowing for the good still shot. I closed it only on the first two attempts, but it wasn't easy. I like what Jeremiah told me about failure. He got ahold of a freakishly difficult nail at one his shows and couldn't do anything with it. He told me that's the Lord's way of keeping him humble. I like that. So, here's to not being humbled next time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickr104 Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 The best way I have found to film the gripper closes Is sit on the ground at shoot up at the gripper. That way even if the set hand is in the way most of the time yo can still see the set. also if someone holds the cam wile doing it you can move it if needed to get the gripper in the right spot. Hit it up once more Eric you will get the video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 The best way I have found to film the gripper closes Is sit on the ground at shoot up at the gripper. That way even if the set hand is in the way most of the time yo can still see the set. also if someone holds the cam wile doing it you can move it if needed to get the gripper in the right spot. Hit it up once more Eric you will get the video. Thanks, Nick. I found out the hard way about filming upwards. We tried it with a tripod, because Aaron used one. Maybe having a cameraman would work better for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Eric- Happened to me once on the MM2, almost happened twice. A bite in the ass, but judging from what you can close you should be able to nail this with authority on a decent day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Well it's easier to get that camera work nailed than to work up to required strength level if you are not there, so no big deal, now you know for sure that your strength is up there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule92 Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 You should have had the camera masterman Aaron give you a lesson while he was there He could have brought his practice box, gripper and everything Great job on the close Eric, I know you've got the strength!!! Now get back in line after Sam and destroy that thing!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Thanks, guys! I was actually tying to mimic the master himself, but I didn't take into account the slope of my driveway, which Aaron used to his advantage. I tried mine on the level sidewalk without positioning the camera accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankyBoy Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 No worries Eric. Just rest a bit, sign-up again and kill it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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