acorn Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 Are we doing Braced the same way as AZ-SAC? Any ideas on weights for the farmers walks?My dad will definitely be there. Maybe I can recruit some kids from school, but they're all pretty cheap so idk if they'd be willing to. Is this going to be sponsered and everything like ACGS last year? I can help with cash if necessary, just let me know. Yep same way for the Braced Bending. for the Farmers I was hoping for somewhere in the neighborhood of 125-150#. If the some of the beginner competitors cannot lift the farmers setup with 125# we may run 2 different weights. I will start working on finding sponsors for prizes soon and already have something in mind for the trophies if I can pull it off. I will also be getting the AZ-grip site updated with the contest specifics and entry forms soon. The more guys we can get the better. If you can recruit some friends please do. I'll try to have at least 3 group training sessions for anyone interested between now and comp time. - Aaron Stupid question, but how thick is the gripping part on the Euro style pinch? usually 54mm - but some contests will allow you to add/remove some of the rubber spacers to accomodate hand size - not sure if Aaron is doing this or not yep, can do it if requested. Options are 48mm, 54mm, and 64mm if I remember right. - Aaron Alright cool. Btw Im gonna try to make it down there. I'll let you know ASAP if Im going or not Cool, I hope you can make it! - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shippling Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Great news, I hope you get a bunch of competitors. Any recommendations on where to start braced bending. any suggestions? Ill also search the archives. Hope to see you and Derek and everyone again. ship Are we doing Braced the same way as AZ-SAC? Any ideas on weights for the farmers walks?My dad will definitely be there. Maybe I can recruit some kids from school, but they're all pretty cheap so idk if they'd be willing to. Is this going to be sponsered and everything like ACGS last year? I can help with cash if necessary, just let me know. Yep same way for the Braced Bending. for the Farmers I was hoping for somewhere in the neighborhood of 125-150#. If the some of the beginner competitors cannot lift the farmers setup with 125# we may run 2 different weights. I will start working on finding sponsors for prizes soon and already have something in mind for the trophies if I can pull it off. I will also be getting the AZ-grip site updated with the contest specifics and entry forms soon. The more guys we can get the better. If you can recruit some friends please do. I'll try to have at least 3 group training sessions for anyone interested between now and comp time. - Aaron Stupid question, but how thick is the gripping part on the Euro style pinch? usually 54mm - but some contests will allow you to add/remove some of the rubber spacers to accomodate hand size - not sure if Aaron is doing this or not yep, can do it if requested. Options are 48mm, 54mm, and 64mm if I remember right. - Aaron Alright cool. Btw Im gonna try to make it down there. I'll let you know ASAP if Im going or not Cool, I hope you can make it! - Aaron Its gonna take some convincing, but I think I can talk my parents into it. Just gotta keep the grades high. Btw, did I ever pm you my address for the gripper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule92 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 John, probably a 36-38" of 5/8" and a 20" of 1/2". Watch videos to try to get the technique down, or just come for a get together and me and Aaron can give you a hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule92 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I would like to get input on the date from any potential competitors. Possible dates are Feb. 23rd or March 1st 2009. I would love to have 10+ competitors this time so please weigh in here if you have any interest in coming.- Aaron Aaron I just realized when looking at dates that you must've been looking at a 2008 calender when you made these days, as these are a Monday and Sunday respectively Do you mean 21st or 28th? If so either would be fine for me, as my dad is off for both weekends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shippling Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 John, probably a 36-38" of 5/8" and a 20" of 1/2". Watch videos to try to get the technique down, or just come for a get together and me and Aaron can give you a hand. Thanks Derek, Ive made several attempts at some of those 12 inch spikes, got one of those bent. I will be adding some volume soon. Thanks again John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 either of those dates should still be fine w/me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 I would like to get input on the date from any potential competitors. Possible dates are Feb. 23rd or March 1st 2009. I would love to have 10+ competitors this time so please weigh in here if you have any interest in coming.- Aaron Aaron I just realized when looking at dates that you must've been looking at a 2008 calender when you made these days, as these are a Monday and Sunday respectively Do you mean 21st or 28th? If so either would be fine for me, as my dad is off for both weekends. either of those dates should still be fine w/me. Thanks guys I had already caught that and updated it on the www.az-grip.com website for Feb 21st, 2009. I thought I had updated in the thread as well. Sorry about that. - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shippling Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I would like to get input on the date from any potential competitors. Possible dates are Feb. 23rd or March 1st 2009. I would love to have 10+ competitors this time so please weigh in here if you have any interest in coming.- Aaron Aaron I just realized when looking at dates that you must've been looking at a 2008 calender when you made these days, as these are a Monday and Sunday respectively Do you mean 21st or 28th? If so either would be fine for me, as my dad is off for both weekends. either of those dates should still be fine w/me. Thanks guys I had already caught that and updated it on the www.az-grip.com website for Feb 21st, 2009. I thought I had updated in the thread as well. Sorry about that. - Aaron Hey Aaron, where do the 1 7/8 inch deadlift handles come from? like to pick one up for training. Ship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule92 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I would like to get input on the date from any potential competitors. Possible dates are Feb. 23rd or March 1st 2009. I would love to have 10+ competitors this time so please weigh in here if you have any interest in coming.- Aaron Aaron I just realized when looking at dates that you must've been looking at a 2008 calender when you made these days, as these are a Monday and Sunday respectively Do you mean 21st or 28th? If so either would be fine for me, as my dad is off for both weekends. either of those dates should still be fine w/me. Thanks guys I had already caught that and updated it on the www.az-grip.com website for Feb 21st, 2009. I thought I had updated in the thread as well. Sorry about that. - Aaron Hey Aaron, where do the 1 7/8 inch deadlift handles come from? like to pick one up for training. Ship He custom made them, so it would be hard to make for training. Just use thick handled dumbbells or RT holds for time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I would like to get input on the date from any potential competitors. Possible dates are Feb. 23rd or March 1st 2009. I would love to have 10+ competitors this time so please weigh in here if you have any interest in coming.- Aaron Aaron I just realized when looking at dates that you must've been looking at a 2008 calender when you made these days, as these are a Monday and Sunday respectively Do you mean 21st or 28th? If so either would be fine for me, as my dad is off for both weekends. either of those dates should still be fine w/me. Thanks guys I had already caught that and updated it on the www.az-grip.com website for Feb 21st, 2009. I thought I had updated in the thread as well. Sorry about that. - Aaron Hey Aaron, where do the 1 7/8 inch deadlift handles come from? like to pick one up for training. Ship Galvanized pipes from HD/Lowes are about 1 7/8" in diameter, you could train on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) I would like to get input on the date from any potential competitors. Possible dates are Feb. 23rd or March 1st 2009. I would love to have 10+ competitors this time so please weigh in here if you have any interest in coming.- Aaron Aaron I just realized when looking at dates that you must've been looking at a 2008 calender when you made these days, as these are a Monday and Sunday respectively Do you mean 21st or 28th? If so either would be fine for me, as my dad is off for both weekends. either of those dates should still be fine w/me. Thanks guys I had already caught that and updated it on the www.az-grip.com website for Feb 21st, 2009. I thought I had updated in the thread as well. Sorry about that. - Aaron Hey Aaron, where do the 1 7/8 inch deadlift handles come from? like to pick one up for training. Ship Galvanized pipes from HD/Lowes are about 1 7/8" in diameter, you could train on that Yea the actual roller handle portion on these is exactly that 1 7/8 fence pipe. I ordered the rest of the steel to make the final implements for the comp as well yesterday. I'm gonna make 2.5", and 1 7/8" roller handles as well as some pinch plates to swap in there for some nice farmers work. - Aaron Edited November 13, 2008 by acorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 You guys could always just man up and do regular FW's for training. -Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule92 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 You guys could always just man up and do regular FW's for training.-Rex I do. But they do not tax my grip at all because I'm far more limited by traps, upper back, legs, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 Rolling thunder style Farmers Handles for the comp are done minus the paint. Here is the pic of them: http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=8156 - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Rolling thunder style Farmers Handles for the comp are done minus the paint. Here is the pic of them:http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=8156 - Aaron Hot pink like we talked about? -Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule92 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Rolling thunder style Farmers Handles for the comp are done minus the paint. Here is the pic of them:http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=8156 - Aaron Hot pink like we talked about? -Rex Coming to the comp Rex? If not you don't get input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Camo Fo Sho - like we talked about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 The handles ended up being John Deere Green btw. Just a heads up, so far for sponsors we have FBBC and Grip Empire. I'm in discussions with some other parties as well and will announce as soon as things are concrete. If anyone has any interest in sponsoring for prizes and such please let me know. Also I'm planning on doing 2 divisions for the comp. A Pro and Amatuer division. Pro will be anyone who has placed top 3 in a comp in the last 18 months, Amatuer will be anyone else. I hope to update the website with everything this weekend and get the entry forms up. Tomorrow I will be putting on a group training session as well, if I havent contacted you and your interested in making it let me know and I can give you directions. - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Updated contest info and entry form is now available at the website http://www.az-grip.com/ Go to the contests page. Let me know if you guys have any questions. - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Will you be posting a list of all the cal'ed grippers available to try? thad be cool - maybe I can bring some to fill any gaps I filled out the entry form, but I'll prolly mail you the loot - what is the deadline to pay? you probably say it somewhere already I'm too lazy to look for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 Will you be posting a list of all the cal'ed grippers available to try? thad be cool - maybe I can bring some to fill any gapsI filled out the entry form, but I'll prolly mail you the loot - what is the deadline to pay? you probably say it somewhere already I'm too lazy to look for it I'll try to get a list up on the site of the bending stock, and gripper calibrations as well as weights for the Farmers. Amatuer weight will be 110# on the farmers btw. I'm thinking either 145# or 150# on the farmers. you guys think you can pick that much weight? Deadline for the $25 is 1 week out from the comp. any closer than that and it will be $30. btw Current entry list: Aaron Corcorran (acorn) (pro-class) John Shippling (ship) (amatuer class) Paul Knight (pro-class) Thanks, Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule92 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I sent you the entry form for both me and my dad. I should see you at some point before the comp so I'll just pay you in cash then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) I sent you the entry form for both me and my dad. I should see you at some point before the comp so I'll just pay you in cash then. Thanks btw Current entry list: Aaron Corcorran (acorn) (pro-class) John Shippling (ship) (amatuer class) Paul Knight (pro-class) Derek Graybill (vikingsrule92) (pro-class) Wesley Graybill (vikingsrule62) (amatuer class) Edited January 19, 2009 by acorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule92 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Aaron, are you still going to divide this pro/am if it remains small? Its starting to look like it might just be me, you and Paul in the pros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Aaron, are you still going to divide this pro/am if it remains small? Its starting to look like it might just be me, you and Paul in the pros. I think we might still get some amatuer level competitors to sign up. but you might be right about it just being the 3 of us in Pro. I think that Rex is afraid you would beat him again and is gonna stay home. Let me think on that some. I still like the idea of splitting it up to give new guys the opportunity to compete against peers for the chance of a trophy rather than freaks like me and Paul. - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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