MalachiMcMullen Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I have been thinking about holding a contest for awhile now but never really did anything about it. Well, I'm doing something about it. What I would be doing, as per Ben's suggestion, is holding a contest specifically designed for qualifying for GGC. I am not sure how many of you guys haven't qualified but I happen to be only 1 contest lift/bend away Unfortunately, GGC is on August 30th if I remember right. It is now June 23rd so it would be extreme short notice as far as comps go. This would be at the end of July on a Saturday in Southeast Michign, in my neck of the woods Events would be something like this, TNS Grippers(only because I found out I'm decent at TNS ) 2HP(I would need someone to bring an official implement) 2" Vbar DO axle deadlift Medley I will substitute Reverse Bending if Jedd, Bob or someone else with a 2HP is unable to make it. I do not have a date set currently but I will be working on it. If there ends up being a comp fee, it will be $20 or less. I would like to dispense with the prize system for this one comp so I would only require enough to pay for the food So guys, any interest in a prizeless qualifying MI comp in late July? Google Earth or Mapquest "Temperance, MI 48182" to get an idea of where the comp would be held. Brouse, you'll be in MI for this one so , if it happens, you better show!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Shit, I need to rest. The euro pinch is at Larkin's, yours to borrow if you need it Zach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Also, my advice is that if you are holding a qualifier, make all the lifts qualifiers. This might be a good idea if the interest is there. I held 2 meets a year for a few years, but it just got too big for me to handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Brouse, you'll be in MI for this one so , if it happens, you better show!!!!! I haven't trained my hands in 4 months. But I will still beat you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Glad to see you're gauging interest Zach. It'll help you get qualified for the GGC. I won't make it since I've already spent my allotment for the year. But I'll be thinking of you guys and wishing you the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Oh yeah, for those of you on the edge of qualifying like myself, this will be the LAST opportunity before GGC to qualify. And Bob was right about the events, I posted this at nearly midnight so my brain was shot. The events will be the qualifyer events, MMS Grippers 2HP 2" Vbar Reverse Bending DO Axle Deadlift I'll need a few "I'll be there"s for me to try and get this rolling. The venue will be my family's new garage, 4000 sqft of floor space... so long as I push the junk to the sides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dthor Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Zach, I can come down and help if I'm in Town the weekend you have it. I should have my 2HP setup back shortly, you are welcome to use it for the Conest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Zach,I can come down and help if I'm in Town the weekend you have it. I should have my 2HP setup back shortly, you are welcome to use it for the Conest. Thanks for the offer Dave!!! Careful, I might take you up on it BTW, I figure I'll call this the "Last Chance Qualifier" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knyaz Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 thats a good idea do you have to get the 3 required minimum s in the comp ? Qualification Chance 2: Athletes can also qualify for Nationals by completing 3 of the following feats during 2007-2008 competition:1" Vertical Bar - 290 2" FBBC Vertical Bar - 200 Gripper - IM #3 or equivalent (140#), or 150# choker close Reverse Bending - Grade 5x6" bolt Axle Deadlift - 290 Plate Pinch - 170 or just place top 3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 thats a good ideado you have to get the 3 required minimums in the comp ? or just place top 3? Either. If there are enough competitors, then a top 3 placing will qualify you. If you perform all 3 lifts, or have peformed 1 or 2 lifts prior and the 2nd and/or 3rd at my comp, then you are also qualified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Zach,I can come down and help if I'm in Town the weekend you have it. I should have my 2HP setup back shortly, you are welcome to use it for the Conest. Thanks for the offer Dave!!! Careful, I might take you up on it BTW, I figure I'll call this the "Last Chance Qualifier" The LCQ. It's catchy and it works like the BBB or the MGC. Nice. Zach, I am thinking of buying an Apollon's Axle...the real deal...if I did you could use it. Of course, an unseasoned AA is a lot different than the rusty one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Zach,I can come down and help if I'm in Town the weekend you have it. I should have my 2HP setup back shortly, you are welcome to use it for the Conest. Thanks for the offer Dave!!! Careful, I might take you up on it BTW, I figure I'll call this the "Last Chance Qualifier" The LCQ. It's catchy and it works like the BBB or the MGC. Nice. Zach, I am thinking of buying an Apollon's Axle...the real deal...if I did you could use it. Of course, an unseasoned AA is a lot different than the rusty one. That would be AWESOME MATT!!!!!!!! I would gladly use it, provided, of course, that you bring it along and compete I've wanted one for awhile but the price has kept me away as of yet. I hate being a college kid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incindium Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Apollon's axle is way over priced for a hollow bar... 2" solid chromed steel from New York Barbells is 78lbs and friggin sweet buy for a similar price. http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/im-0055.html Or you can get their hollow version for only $100. You can also get the same stuff from Midwest Barbell(which is actually who I bought mine from). http://store01.prostores.com/servlet/midwe...l/Detail?no=237 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Apollon's axle is way over priced for a hollow bar...2" solid chromed steel from New York Barbells is 78lbs and friggin sweet buy for a similar price. http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/im-0055.html Or you can get their hollow version for only $100. You can also get the same stuff from Midwest Barbell(which is actually who I bought mine from). http://store01.prostores.com/servlet/midwe...l/Detail?no=237 I've actually seen those before, good bars I hear. However, I'm not sure about the type of axle that can be used in a qualifier. I know that an AA can be used but if there is a standard set or not I do not know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I'm not terribly interested in having a thick bar with knurling. Plus, I've got some cash that needs to be spent irresponsibly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 I'm not terribly interested in having a thick bar with knurling. Plus, I've got some cash that needs to be spent irresponsibly. Amen brother, amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Don't you work with steel a lot Zack? A 2" solid bar would be about $100 and indestructible. I don't know if you could trust the AA with rack pulls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 That's true, if you can manage to fabricate your own and it wil still work for qualifying give that a shot, then. I've used and abused two different axle with my current training crew and they've held up pretty well to rack work, mis-racks (heh...), awkward dumps from OH, etc, etc. They are pretty nice. Okay, now I am just talking myself into buying one...sheesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andurniat Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Make the comp on a SUNDAY and I can be there and can bring my IM axle if you need one. I would LOVE to try and qualify for GCG and will do what I can to help make it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Sunday would likely work for me as well. Still don't know what the schedule will be like after the move, however, so just guessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Make the comp on a SUNDAY and I can be there and can bring my IM axle if you need one. I would LOVE to try and qualify for GCG and will do what I can to help make it happen. Andrew, sorry we missed you at the MGC man! You won't be "trying" to qualify with your crazy strength. I was going to offer up my IM axle too but there are plenty of guys closer to you than me. Glad to see the interest is there for this Zach. You'll host a great contest I'm sure. Hope to hear that Ryan competes in another one as well. He's got the physical tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) Make the comp on a SUNDAY and I can be there and can bring my IM axle if you need one. I would LOVE to try and qualify for GCG and will do what I can to help make it happen. Well if a Sunday works better for you and might work for Matt then I'll aim for either 7/20 or 7/27. I just got the OK from my parents and I think there is sufficient interest, plus I have a few locals that could probably make it. Make the comp on a SUNDAY and I can be there and can bring my IM axle if you need one. I would LOVE to try and qualify for GCG and will do what I can to help make it happen. Andrew, sorry we missed you at the MGC man! You won't be "trying" to qualify with your crazy strength. I was going to offer up my IM axle too but there are plenty of guys closer to you than me. Glad to see the interest is there for this Zach. You'll host a great contest I'm sure. Hope to hear that Ryan competes in another one as well. He's got the physical tools. Oh trust me, Ryan, MY LITTLE BRO ALEX and my dad will be competing. They'll have no excuse now I'll iron out details later and post a thread about the now upcoming "Last Chance Qualifier" Edited June 24, 2008 by MalachiMcMullen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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