brownab Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I meant to order a CoC #1 and a #2, but either Ironmind or I screwed up, probably the latter, and I receive a #1 and a #2.5. Can I use training methods such as choking the 2.5 and filing the 1 to progress from one the other. I can close the #1 with difficultly, but can't even come close on the 2.5. Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumpster Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Yes, you can bypass the #2 but it might be more of a struggle. You already seem to know a couple methods to help with that (filing & choker work). I'd suggest holds for time (like the coin holds/strap holds) to help build more strength using the #1. Spend some time learning to set and you'll make more of a dent in that #2.5. I bought only a #2 when I started out and could close it to about parallel...took me 6 months to get it shut (I wish I had bought the #1 at the same time). If you can afford it I would order a #2 and keep your #2.5 since you'll need it eventually. If you're dead set on having a #2 and can't afford to buy one maybe you can trade with someone here in the trading sub-forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incindium Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 (edited) You should be able to do it. I've got a hard #2 that it took me a long while to close it after the #1 but I still did and then moved on to the #3. You could always pick up a HG250 to fill the gap. They are generally easier than a #2. Edited July 20, 2008 by Incindium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyGrip Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I meant to order a CoC #1 and a #2, but either Ironmind or I screwed up, probably the latter, and I receive a #1 and a #2.5. Can I use training methods such as choking the 2.5 and filing the 1 to progress from one the other. I can close the #1 with difficultly, but can't even come close on the 2.5. Thanks for the help. I don't really think so to tell you the truth. The #1 can become lightweight and as easy as a store bought gripper eventually, but the gap between the #1 and #2 is pretty big. Whereas a gap between a #1 and #2.5 is HUGE! If I were you, I'd look up the original order you place with IronMind, and if it's your mistake, contact them and ask them if you can exchange the #2.5 for a #1.5. Your better off having a #1 and #1.5 to start off with, considering the #1 is pretty hard for you to close now, but yet you're saying you can close it. the #2.5 is a BEAST! Don't think it's possible to make such a jump, and if it is then it would be very difficult. Why not just train and have fun with these grippers by taking it one step at a time. Hope my opinion helps. Hope you can close the #2 within few months from now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I meant to order a CoC #1 and a #2, but either Ironmind or I screwed up, probably the latter, and I receive a #1 and a #2.5. Can I use training methods such as choking the 2.5 and filing the 1 to progress from one the other. I can close the #1 with difficultly, but can't even come close on the 2.5. Thanks for the help. I don't really think so to tell you the truth. The #1 can become lightweight and as easy as a store bought gripper eventually, but the gap between the #1 and #2 is pretty big. Whereas a gap between a #1 and #2.5 is HUGE! If I were you, I'd look up the original order you place with IronMind, and if it's your mistake, contact them and ask them if you can exchange the #2.5 for a #1.5. Your better off having a #1 and #1.5 to start off with, considering the #1 is pretty hard for you to close now, but yet you're saying you can close it. the #2.5 is a BEAST! Don't think it's possible to make such a jump, and if it is then it would be very difficult. Why not just train and have fun with these grippers by taking it one step at a time. Hope my opinion helps. Hope you can close the #2 within few months from now! I'm going to agree with Danny here. I started with the T and #1 and quickly progressed to the #1.5. After a month or two of using it, I ordered the #2 and it kicked my butt. I finally closed the #2 last week a number of times after almost 2 months or hard work on the grippers. I received my #2.5 about 2 weeks ago and there is a huge difference between the #2 and #2.5. I think if all I had was a #1 and a #2.5, then I would have said to hell with it. The #2.5 is very stout. Either way, it is doable and best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownab Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 Thanks for the help, I'll work the 1 until I can rep the hell out of it filed. If at that point I'm not strong enough to train negatives with the 2.5 I'll order something like the HG 250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlstrass Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I'd order a #1.5 and #2 as IMO the smaller increments you can make the better, both physically and mentally.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictorOn Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 IMO step T->#2 less then step #2 -> #2.5. It took for me 6 and 9 monthes correspondingly. Buy #2 is a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthcarl Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I'd order a #1.5 and #2 as IMO the smaller increments you can make the better, both physically and mentally.... I quite agree. For the record, I have closed the #1 for 28 parallel reps, and cannot yet close a #2.5 from a parallel set. It sounds like money is tight, but it would be a great investment and you really might get discouraged otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big nasty Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Pony up the dough and buy a #2 it's only money !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tja Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 It might be doable, but you'll get there much faster if you have the intermediate grippers. Buy #1.5 and #2 and enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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