John Beatty Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 I got my first spring quote today, in the ballpark I was hoping for. Paying $400 for 4 spring prototypes (urgh! - small batches are a little bit expensive). But should have prototypes in a week. Then some serious testing to see how they hold up. If I like these, then we're a go. There will be 3 sizes under a #3, and 2 sizes between a #3 & #4 if I go with this company. They only have 2 wire sizes between the #3 & #4, so that's what I went with. If I go with this company, I will probably do a special stamping of the prototypes (I'll have 2 each at 2 strengths). Two (the tested ones) will stay at FBBC headquarters, but the other set, I'll offer up for sale to make back some of the $400. So, only 2 pairs of the prototypes on earth for this batch. If I go with a different spring company, then those will be the only 4 on earth. Probably do some unusual handle, too, for fun. Quote I like heavy things.
jwils Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 If you go with this company, do you think it'll still be around May for the first wave to be ready? Quote Jeff Wilson
John Beatty Posted April 3, 2009 Author Posted April 3, 2009 If you go with this company, do you think it'll still be around May for the first wave to be ready? He said 4-5 weeks, so should be mid may. Hope to have 2-3 quotes next week, also. Quote I like heavy things.
Paul Knight Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 will the cert grippers be on the grippers between the #3 and #4? I'll buy those for sure - thanks John for putting in all the time Quote Gripcerts Paul Knight YouTube
bigmatt Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 I WANT THEM!!! Quote Boston MA! Real Name: Matt English 6'1" and a "FAT" 363lbs My goal is to have a GOAL! John Eaton touched my hand once... Now I have the power!!
jwils Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 If you go with this company, do you think it'll still be around May for the first wave to be ready? He said 4-5 weeks, so should be mid may. Hope to have 2-3 quotes next week, also. Awesome - everything I've gotten from you so far has been top notch, so I'm really looking forward to these! Quote Jeff Wilson
John Beatty Posted April 3, 2009 Author Posted April 3, 2009 I'll probably have certs for the gripper below the #3, and the ones between the #3 & #4. I thought about all, haven't decided on that yet. Quote I like heavy things.
Benedikt Farsmann Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 That's some great news, John! I'm looking forward to their release. Quote *Gripper ratings Hands: L/R breadth: 9/9cm length: 18.5/18.5cm circumference: 22/22,5cm Hand size chart
twig Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 I WANT THEM!!!I want them MORE! Quote Be nice until it's time to not be nice-Patrick Swayze, Dalton, Raodhose. R.I.P.
Adam Moyers Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 I WANT THEM!!!I want them MORE! I also want them, and many more. Quote Adam MoyersGoalsPress 300+ OverheadDeadlift 600Squat 500Lift the Inch DumbbellCert Red Nail 03/01/14Cert #3Pinch 2 45's6 dimesFatman BlobQualify for Strongman Nationals
twig Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 There's your answer, John: Ebay. Quote Be nice until it's time to not be nice-Patrick Swayze, Dalton, Raodhose. R.I.P.
Willow Drifter Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 This is a very cool project. I am looking forward to the arrival of FBBC Grippers. Quote
vikingsrule92 Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 Are they gonna be $25 or $20 per piece? Are you going to offer discounts for gripper fanatics like me and twig who will be buying in bulk? Quote
Magnus Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 Are they gonna be $25 or $20 per piece? Are you going to offer discounts for gripper fanatics like me and twig who will be buying in bulk? So Derek Graybill lives, huh? Quote ((((((—————)))))) PBs 430 raw bench 615 raw dead Inch DL - both hands Blob, Blob50 & Fatman DL - both hands
twig Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 Are they gonna be $25 or $20 per piece? Are you going to offer discounts for gripper fanatics like me and twig who will be buying in bulk? HOW do these slanderous lies begin??? Quote Be nice until it's time to not be nice-Patrick Swayze, Dalton, Raodhose. R.I.P.
vikingsrule92 Posted April 5, 2009 Posted April 5, 2009 Are they gonna be $25 or $20 per piece? Are you going to offer discounts for gripper fanatics like me and twig who will be buying in bulk? So Derek Graybill lives, huh? PM sent But yes I live again Quote
John Beatty Posted April 5, 2009 Author Posted April 5, 2009 There will be discounts, probably not quite as good as on the RB's, as I have to pay someone to make them, as I have no skills in that area. Maybe deeper someday, if we do well enough that I have to buy another lathe & have Jerry teach me how to use it, then there will be alittle more room for discounting. That's a problem I can live with, though Quote I like heavy things.
Mlstrass Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 John, Any update on how the cert process will go, such as set, video for proof, and new gripper out of the package, etc...? I'll be getting the 3 of them under the #3 and possibly the one just above when they're available... Quote
John Beatty Posted April 10, 2009 Author Posted April 10, 2009 MM set, vid is fine. Don't need to be new out of the package. Quote I like heavy things.
Mlstrass Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 MM set, vid is fine. Don't need to be new out of the package. Thanks for clarifying. Looks like I've found a place to cert Quote
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