Too Tall Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 Grippers - same as they ever was - I suppose I should do more than 3 reps in a workout but I probably won't ever do itPinch - doing OK - a little progress lately Axle - down a little - low back and grip fail about the same place RT - is down, not sure exactly what the problem is but it's not getting any better and maybe worse Medley - WOW where to start? I've put together a somewhat similar medley to Chad's but with weights I can lift - I have been making some progress and slowly adding weight to each item but there are still only a few items I feel I'll pick up. I am getting stronger and that's a good thing though. Training has been going pretty well but still having low back issues - I'm looking forward to seeing everyone and seeing what all gets done - it's going to be a very exciting contest with more than a few surprises I think. I've been trying to fill up a bucket with some Geezer Power but just have a thimble full so far You will do just fine Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I am making up the loading chart for 2HP for Chad - I am doing 44 - 48 - and 54mm - if anyone is using something different than those - please let me know ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Mines deffo 44mm. Chad, replying elsewhere, had me down for 54mm in his head. 110-kilos+ yesterday and a 40mm miss on the 115.5kilo effort so no new record yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Thanks Steve. I want to have it all together beforehand so things will run nice and smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Y'all are weirdos, or maybe I'm the weirdo. Still have not noticed a difference in performance from one width to another. I guess I'll just lift on whatever mm width Steve is lifting on, so I can put some heat on him, breath down his neck a little. -Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 By the way, Steve, we still haven't discussed what we're going to do together on Thursday after you arrive. I was thinking about taking you across the border to Alabama, and first things first, getting you saved. I know of a nice Pentecostal Church just off I-20. They have their own baptism pond out back. It would not take long. They might dunk you twice in the water for good measure, since you're European, but other than that, a very routine procedure. Then we'll go get you some BBQ, and find you a belle for the weekend. Thursday itinerary, a review: http://www.acts238church.com/gifs/petrus-venter-baptism.jpg http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf...2009/02/web.jpg http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-sn...70_965135_n.jpg -Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I like the Belle and the BBQ. The other thing... my master in Hades said no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twig Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 They might dunk you twice in the water for good measure, since you're European,European? EUROPEAN??? He's BRITISH!!! ... tell them to dunk him 3 times, just to make sure.http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf...2009/02/web.jpgThat's the sign outside and it's the BBQ you're going for?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chop163 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 They might dunk you twice in the water for good measure, since you're European,European? EUROPEAN??? He's BRITISH!!! ... tell them to dunk him 3 times, just to make sure. Then change the water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 Just a reminder of the June 6th entry deadline. There are still a few guys that I know are coming that have not paid. You can pay by paypal. If you are having troubles...please send me a PM. Thanks, Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 This comp is going to be AWESOME! The prize packages are set and the Plaques look awesome for 1st – 5th. And the T-shirts look great! Chad... please let me know via PM if you need me to be a "helper" or "go-fer" or anything like that for this comp. Yeah, it's gonna be awesome and I'd like to be there and lend a hand if I can. Rides to and from hotels/motels/various places of crash can be provided via the Snottmobile. Anyhow, PM me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 (edited) oops. Edited May 26, 2009 by Too Tall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 (edited) Here are the weights for the AA and 2hp. These are the ONLY weights that will be used. A BIG THANKS to Chris Rice for putting this together for me Check it out and start working your strategies. Axle Base 35 217 222 227 232 237 242 247 252 257 262 267 272 277 282 287 292 297 302 309 314 319 324 329 334 339 344 349 354 359 364 369 374 379 384 389 389 394 401 406 411 416 421 426 431 436 441 446 451 456 461 466 471 476 481 486 493 498 503 2 HP Base 60# 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240 245 250 255 260 265 270 Edited May 29, 2009 by Too Tall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Here are the weights for the AA and 2hp. These are the ONLY weights that will be used. A BIG THANKS to Chris Rice for putting this together for me Check it out and start working your strategies.Axle Base 35 217 222 227 232 237 242 247 252 257 262 267 272 277 282 287 292 297 302 309 314 319 324 329 334 339 344 349 354 359 364 369 374 379 384 389 389 394 401 406 411 416 421 426 431 436 441 446 451 456 461 466 471 476 481 486 493 498 503 2 HP Base 60# 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240 245 250 255 260 265 270 I'd like to add that the 2HP base weight of 60# will be maintained for 44 - 48 - and 54mm widths (these are the only widths anyone said they would be asking for). Front to back loading will be within .1# at all times. The weights on the charts will be the actual weight - no corrections will be needed afterwords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 (edited) ***2hp "UPDATE" – widths that will be used - 44,48,54*** 2 HP Base 60# 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240 245 250 255 260 265 270 Axle Base 35 # 217 222 227 232 237 242 247 252 257 262 267 272 277 282 287 292 297 302 309 314 319 324 329 334 339 344 349 354 359 364 369 374 379 384 389 389 394 401 406 411 416 421 426 431 436 441 446 451 456 461 466 471 476 481 486 493 498 503 RT Base 6# - base wt. will be included into the final total 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240 245 250 255 260 265 270 275 280 285 290 295 300 305 310 ***Reminder that this is a “RISING BAR” contest…and once you start at a certain “Weight” or a “Gripper” you CANNOT go back down! This will help speed things up and make sure that you make smart choices.*** ***6 more days to the entry deadline…I will not be taking late entries! If you need more time…Please send me a PM so that we can work something out.*** Edited May 31, 2009 by Too Tall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Savage Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 if these are the only weights used, does that mean that if you could do more than these weights you would not be allowed to lift it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 (edited) if these are the only weights used, does that mean that if you could do more than these weights you would not be allowed to lift it? If it comes down to someone wanting to pull more than what is on the chart...then we will put it on there for them to pull. I doubt it will come down to that to win that certain event...but if it does we will adjust. Do you want to compete? Edited May 31, 2009 by Too Tall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlong132003 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Just talked with Ryan Pitts of Strongergrip.com and my 10" Inch bell replica should be ready for the comp for me to bring for you guys to kill it. Just glad I don't have to travel as far as the rest of you now that I'm in GA. Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Each of the weight charts exceed the current world records set in grip competitions - I sincerely hope to see each record shattered - if need be I'll gladly extend the charts out as far as needed. Chad has enough plates available to stop anybody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 even grippers are rising bar?! or did I read it wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 even grippers are rising bar?! or did I read it wrong Yes...grippers too. Get a couple good ones in the bank and then try for the big daddys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 even grippers are rising bar?! or did I read it wrong Yes...grippers too. Get a couple good ones in the bank and then try for the big daddys I know you have rated the grippers but have they been calibrated as well - do you know the poundage rating for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Savage Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 if these are the only weights used, does that mean that if you could do more than these weights you would not be allowed to lift it? If it comes down to someone wanting to pull more than what is on the chart...then we will put it on there for them to pull. I doubt it will come down to that to win that certain event...but if it does we will adjust. Do you want to compete? im not interested in competing as i have strongman comps to do, but to be perfectly honest the way you have gone about this contest puts me off ever competing in a comp you put on As far as the weights go i just thought if that was the only weights allowed then it could possibly put steve at a disadvantage, depends on all the setups but he has done more on his old handle rt, had just under 260 pinch to near lockout on a setup that has no grip at all, and also 503 axle is a big lift but i think more than a few people could do that (maybe not in this comp i dont know) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 On an old RT handle I'm a little under 330lbs or so on a newer one a long way from that (230-240 for multiple singles). On the 2HP, if warm and dry my best attempt is the 117-kilos / 258lbs (at the Peter Hortne event) but I've also pulled (with bands) 260+. Axle... middle 400's is the plan (170kg in the Euros and 190 at the Whey Power Challenge event so 200 or so seems about right). If Chris doesn't mind I'd suggest extending the lists out to 330lbs on the RT. Also one advantage I've taken at many competitions are warm up lifts. For example on the axle: I'd wanna open with lets say 140-kilos / 308lbs so I'd take the 309 listed. After that I'd probably wanna go 20-kilos / 44lbs a time so 160, 180 and 200kg. Now I might have a hell of a day with my back being the beast that it is and feel absolutely on top of the world. Ergo I wouldn't wanna waste that strength and might ask for a 'warm up lift'. In other words NOT one of the 4 actual allowed lifts. Without two set ups I'd need to jump in whenever someone was using close to the poundage I'd want a warm up on. In that way I might get a 1st official lift of 309 lbs then a warm up with 150-kilos (330lbs) and feel 'that was easy, I'll make the next official lift 170kg (374lbs)' thus not wasting an official attempts. Is that ok?? Did we get any feedback on the world record bonus awards / cash?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I hate to speak for Chad but when he said these would be the only weights allowed - I don't think he was meaning this as the upper limit allowed but that he wasn't going to offer intermediate weight steps in between those on the chart - so no 1# jumps would be available for example. With the calibrated plates that Chad has - I was unable to keep all the jumps perfectly at 5# increments the whole way through - that is where the odd jumps came from on the loading charts. I only did the charts for pinch and Axle - Chad did the RT. I don't know how Chad is planning the warm up lifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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