Captain Crunk Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 I had one a few years ago that was like a perfect 2.85. Are they still about that? I already have a pretty tough BBSM (~2.6) so im looking a tweener of a tweener. Quote
chop163 Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 The couple BBGMs I've cal'd have been in the 150lb range, and towards the more difficult range of #3s. You'd probably be better off getting a new BBSM, all the ones I've seen lately have been around the 2.7/2.8 range. Quote Crushing is my business, and business is good.
cemery Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 I have a tetting T-6 and it is equall to an average 3, maybe harder. Same specs as the GM. Word is Tetting has been setting the spring a hair deeper these days. Perhaps a used GM or older Elite, or a adjustable elite on the for sale forum, but good luck because Derek Graybill is lurking there and he buys them ALL !!!!! DAMIT. Quote Casey Emery
ae_yogi Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 I have a Tetting T6 which is noticeably harder than my #3 Quote
Captain Crunk Posted April 17, 2009 Author Posted April 17, 2009 Ok cool, so for a new production gripper a t5/bbsm would probably be just below a #3. Quote
cemery Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 Ok cool, so for a new production gripper a t5/bbsm would probably be just below a #3. No, my T-5 is only slightly harder than my I.M. 2.5. Quote Casey Emery
Captain Crunk Posted April 17, 2009 Author Posted April 17, 2009 Ok cool, so for a new production gripper a t5/bbsm would probably be just below a #3. No, my T-5 is only slightly harder than my I.M. 2.5. haha ok well then older gen GM it is! Quote
mobsterone Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 My BBGM is a tad below my 3. Quote Steve Gardener, British 2006/2008/2009/2010 champ, 117.5kg 2HP, Euro 2008 & 2010 champ
PowerHouse Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 I have 2 of em. My older BBGM I got in 05 is harder then all 3 of my #3's and the one I closed recently is around a 2.7. Quote Goals: To be stronger then I was last week. I don't mean to be condescending(which means to talk down to)..........
Captain Crunk Posted April 17, 2009 Author Posted April 17, 2009 Where is bdckr? Haha i need to buy back the GM! Quote
Grippster Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 I didn't think a GM was at #3 strength by now, cause they rated it at 30 "pounds" less than the #3 and they both measure resistance at the ends of the handles. I was going to get one eventually to help me work up to a #3 but I guess that goes out the window now. Quote
crobb1320 Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 My BBGM calibrated at 136Lbs/11.7 oz. and my #3 calibrated at 141 lbs/12 oz. Quote Charles Robbins 5'6"-155 lbs. 7-1/4" hand age 39 --2010 goals: Get back on the Gripboard more often 25 chins in a row Finish 5" g5. 4.5" g5 bend Bastard bend Close #3 C.o.C. 250 vbar 200 thick vbar Hub lift 2 45's+10each. Pinch 5 10's 155 R.T.
bdckr Posted April 18, 2009 Posted April 18, 2009 Where is bdckr? Haha i need to buy back the GM! Heh Sorry, bro. Still using it. And still the sharpest knurling of all the grippers I own. Quote #3 MMS
gripmaniac Posted April 18, 2009 Posted April 18, 2009 My BBGM is a tad below my 3. As is mine. . .and I live for the day I can actually close it Quote
Captain Crunk Posted April 19, 2009 Author Posted April 19, 2009 Where is bdckr? Haha i need to buy back the GM! Heh Sorry, bro. Still using it. And still the sharpest knurling of all the grippers I own. Haha yeah it was sharp? You making that thing you're little "b" by now i'm sure. Quote
gerryg Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 My BBGM calibrated at 136Lbs/11.7 oz. and my #3 calibrated at 141 lbs/12 oz. Is that the Grand Master I sold to you? Quote
crobb1320 Posted April 20, 2009 Posted April 20, 2009 My BBGM calibrated at 136Lbs/11.7 oz. and my #3 calibrated at 141 lbs/12 oz. Is that the Grand Master I sold to you? Yes it is Gerry,I actually forgot who I got it from until I read this post from you.Its an awesome gripper with cheese grater handles. Quote Charles Robbins 5'6"-155 lbs. 7-1/4" hand age 39 --2010 goals: Get back on the Gripboard more often 25 chins in a row Finish 5" g5. 4.5" g5 bend Bastard bend Close #3 C.o.C. 250 vbar 200 thick vbar Hub lift 2 45's+10each. Pinch 5 10's 155 R.T.
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