bencrush Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwkGzy6feHc I wanted to finally get this on video even though it's not an entirely out of the ordinary bend for me. However, I'm cleaning the garage out and putting the bending supply in storage again for a while to focus on grippers. So I figured it was time to film it and get it out of my system for a bit, lol. I will make 2 excuses for the slow and awkward bend: #1) I didn't bend anything to warmup, which was admittedly stupid. #2) I had just completed 60 minutes of hard MMS gripper training. When I get my fill of grippers or hit my goals in that arena, I'll come back and really work on the Ironmind pad bending and see how short I can go on the Shiny Bastards. After this video I went back out to clean some more and slipped an Insane in the Ironmind pads. Bent that in 3 minutes and 33 seconds! No video now, but it'll come when I get back to training. Thanks to Aaron, Gazza, Fox, Booyah, David Wigren, Adam Glass, and all you other up and coming monster benders for the constant prodding and for raising the bar. I don't think I can keep up with the "who can bend the shortest Edgin" game but I did bend a 5.5" Diamond Edgin last week in double pads and used crush pads to finish it off under 5 minutes. Should have got that on tape I guess since I just read the Diamond Edgins are the hardest. Another time maybe. But by then I might have to bend a 5" Edgin to even get on the board. Not a big fan anymore of the bonecrunching force the fat G5s demand when they're cut down. But I will certainly watch and cheer you guys on as you continue to bend them shorter and shorter in the coming months. Keep on bending guys. I'll keep watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timiacobucci Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Haha, Slow?! I guess for you maybe, you crushed it like a toy which is the hardest part. The only thing that gave you pause was the kink and in IM pads that requires allot of grip so if you were just gripper training before that bend... Sad to hear you are going man but I know you will be back, you have the addiction like us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuc Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Just couldn't close my mouth while viewing the video, truely incredible!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Haha, sweet vid Ben!!! Very nice bend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxyj75 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Awesome bend Ben!! Lots more in the tank for you! Yep, by the time you get back, I should be killing a 3 1/2'' x 3/8'' G8 in dish towels....... Haha, nah, have a good break man, it's good to get away every now and then. Good luck with the grippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 haha slow bend ? I wish I can bend that slow Very hard AND tough bend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big nasty Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I wish I could bend one that slow Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_wigren Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 slow and akward? that was like a 30 second bend... Sorry to hear that you'll be backing off bending for a while. But I think it's good to mix things up with other goals. Makes it more fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 Thanks a lot guys! I finally viewed the video and was surprised that it was about 32 seconds. Honestly, it felt like it was 2 minutes. The kink is really bothering me especially after grippers. Holy crap I forgot how hard I have to squeeze to get bends started. The crushdown I hardly even noticed. It's been doing me quite a bit of good on some other grip stuff to back way off bending. That doesn't mean I won't be ready to come back in a few months. It just means I'll have a little catching up to do or may focus on getting a Bastard in 2"X2" pads or get a Shiny in 4"X12" pads on video (I've done a Big Shiny with smaller pads touching in the center). Switch it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 my hands hurt for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim71 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 WOW!!!!!!!!!!! Man do I wish I could do that! I may have to back off and hit the grippers too. They're addictive in their own right. Great job Ben! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 good show! I'd like to see you bend something you consider fast! (don't blink ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bigmatt Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemery Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Wow!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthcarl Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Masterful bend...but a little easy, wouldn't you say? Where's the KOAB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wscorpion Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Hmmm... this video made me watch my shiny bend again, man do I have a lot to gain to get to that level! Great work Ben!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 Ha, thanks again guys! Not masterful at all really, just plain vanilla pushing for all I'm worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booyah!!! Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Awesome Bend Ben!!! You destroyed it in expert fashion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Thanks Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetAGrip87 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Hell of a bend my friend!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Ben Thats a strong bend in those wraps congrats and its nice to see you killing tough steel regardless of what wraps you use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted May 17, 2008 Author Share Posted May 17, 2008 BenThats a strong bend in those wraps congrats and its nice to see you killing tough steel regardless of what wraps you use. Thanks Gazza! Just saw your 3/8"X7" Drill Rod (O-1) DU and reverse... Hell of a bend my friend!!! Thanks Scott! You know it won't be long until the bending bug bites you again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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