EricMilfeld Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Sponsored by: St. Croix Horsheshoes, Ryan Johnson, Atlarge Nutrition, and Deathgrip When: 10:00 A.M., Saturday, September 19, 2009 Where: my house in Fort Worth, Texas Entry Fee and Deadline: $40 by August 15 EVENTS 6" Reverse Grip Standard rules apply. 7" Freestyle The Steel Slayer's Top 20 Bending List rules apply. 8" Braced Three minutes will be given to to bring the ends within 2" using any braced style. Horseshoes Three minutes will be given to bring the shoe to 180 degrees. Weight Classes: under 200 and 200 and over Scoring: The winner of each event will receive one point, with the second place finisher receiving two points, and so on down the list. The lowest combined total points of all events wins. The greater angle of bend wins on pieces not bent to completion, provided the next easiest bend was performed to completion. Awards: Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each weight class. Refreshments: Barbecue and beer will be served. Additional Notes: The rules regarding wraps posted in The Steel Slayer's Top 20 Bending Lists will apply to all four disciplines. Three attempts will be allowed for all events. Dropping down in difficulty level on successive attempts is allowed. Because I have a lot of steel to purchase and calibrate meeting the entry deadline is imperative. Contestants: 1) Paul Knight - HALF PAID 2) Eric Milfeld - PAID 3) Greg Griffin - PAID 4) Mike Krahling - PAID 5) Casey Emery - PAID 6) Cody Sherrod 7) Mark DeSouza 8) Alex Graves - PAID 9) Brad Manion - PAID 10) Jim Ricchezza - PAID 11) Ryan Johnson - PAID 12) Chris Hunt Steel Stock 6" REVERSE Galvanized Spiral 60D = 215 Galvanized 60D = 300 Shiny 60D = 375 5 1/2" Shiny 60D 5/16" x 6 1/8" grade 2 = 415 5 1/2" grade 5 (calibrates @ 410 at 6 1/16") Grade 8 = 500 5 5/8" Grade 8 5/16" CRS = 550 5/16" stainless = 595 7" FREESTYLE 5/16" HRS = 365 5/16" CRS = 440 5/16" 1018 = 490 Bastard = 510 3/8" HRS = 530 5/16 x 7 3/16" grade 5 bolt = 555 5/16" x 7 1/16" grade 5 bolt = 590 5/16" stainless hex = 645 KOAB = 665 BRACED 5/16" grade 2 = 265 5/16" 1018 = 365 Shiny 80D = 455 Galvanized 80D = 500 Keystone 80D = 585 HORSESHOES St. Croix Ultra Lite Rimmed 2 St. Croix Lite 000 St. Croix Lite 1 Diamond Bronco Plain 1 Diamond Bronco Plain 000 St. Croix Plain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Manion Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Thanks for the info Eric. I've got some really tough financial strains right now, but I should be sending in my payment in early July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Thanks for the info Eric. I've got some really tough financial strains right now, but I should be sending in my payment in early July. I appreciate the support, Brad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 I've amended the original post with all of the contest stock I have calibrated to date. Of course there will be much more added as money allows. So far, only Brad Manion has sent in his entry fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 I got your entry fee, Mike. Thanks! Hey guys, I just want to get some input from ya'll about the two weight divisions. Is it a good idea? Is 200 pounds a good cut off point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I got your entry fee, Mike. Thanks!Hey guys, I just want to get some input from ya'll about the two weight divisions. Is it a good idea? Is 200 pounds a good cut off point? NO ... it should be 235 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 I got your entry fee, Mike. Thanks!Hey guys, I just want to get some input from ya'll about the two weight divisions. Is it a good idea? Is 200 pounds a good cut off point? NO ... it should be 235 I can't decide between 235 and 185, but I'm leaning towards 185. With Mike's entry fee I went out and bought a bunch more stock today, calibrated it, and added it to the list above. We have a decent little collection now, but there's still a lot of gaps for me to bridge. Also, should competitors fail with the same piece of steel the greater angle of bend wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpmmkrahling Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I got your entry fee, Mike. Thanks!Hey guys, I just want to get some input from ya'll about the two weight divisions. Is it a good idea? Is 200 pounds a good cut off point? NO ... it should be 235 Eric, As far as the cut off, my opinion would be to wait until the day of the contest (or as close as possible) and see who actually comes. And then choose at that time. It does not matter to me what the cut off is, i will be in the heavy group either way. Maybe you can add approx weights of the competitors on the first thread, just my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossie 308 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I got your entry fee, Mike. Thanks!Hey guys, I just want to get some input from ya'll about the two weight divisions. Is it a good idea? Is 200 pounds a good cut off point? I think it should stay as is.Would not be fair to change the rules after people already sent there money in.BTW whats the address to send my entry fee ?........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I was joking about the weight cutt-off being 235, I'm betting it will stay 200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 With regards to the "greater angle of impartial bends wins" rule, this applies provided the next easiest bend was bent to completion. Jim makes a good point. Based on the approximate weight of the competitors I think we might have a pretty even division for the weight classes using 200 as the cut-off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossie 308 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I was joking about the weight cutt-off being 235, I'm betting it will stay 200Paul i knew you were kidding about the 235 Figured Eric was serious about the 185 which is doable for me but id rather concentrate on getting strong that losing weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntca Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I got your entry fee, Mike. Thanks!Hey guys, I just want to get some input from ya'll about the two weight divisions. Is it a good idea? Is 200 pounds a good cut off point? NO ... it should be 235 Then another class for over 335. Then I could dominate the SFBC (Super Fat-Boy Class)! Being as I would probably be the only one at that weight. Seriously though, I am gonna do everything humanly possible (including mowing the yard, taking out the trash, and cleaning the bathrooms) to be able to make it to this one. Probably not to compete, but I definitely want to meet everybody. Especially after this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I got your entry fee, Mike. Thanks!Hey guys, I just want to get some input from ya'll about the two weight divisions. Is it a good idea? Is 200 pounds a good cut off point? NO ... it should be 235 Then another class for over 335. Then I could dominate the SFBC (Super Fat-Boy Class)! Being as I would probably be the only one at that weight. Seriously though, I am gonna do everything humanly possible (including mowing the yard, taking out the trash, and cleaning the bathrooms) to be able to make it to this one. Probably not to compete, but I definitely want to meet everybody. Especially after this weekend. had a blast with you Chris .... FYI - Chris bent a grade 5 in IM pads for the first piece of steel he ever touched and he didn't even have it under his chin - he had it sorta mid chest and just muscled it - look out for this guy. We better hope he doesn't figure out how to bend DO under his chin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 I was joking about the weight cutt-off being 235, I'm betting it will stay 200Paul i knew you were kidding about the 235 Figured Eric was serious about the 185 which is doable for me but id rather concentrate on getting strong that losing weight. I was joking too! Coincidentally, I weigh 185. It's like the running joke I have with Paul. I inform him that Euro Pinch is the best all around test of grip strength. He corrects me by informing me it's actually grippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewicked Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 i think i should stay out of that fat boy class HAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntca Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I got your entry fee, Mike. Thanks!Hey guys, I just want to get some input from ya'll about the two weight divisions. Is it a good idea? Is 200 pounds a good cut off point? NO ... it should be 235 Then another class for over 335. Then I could dominate the SFBC (Super Fat-Boy Class)! Being as I would probably be the only one at that weight. Seriously though, I am gonna do everything humanly possible (including mowing the yard, taking out the trash, and cleaning the bathrooms) to be able to make it to this one. Probably not to compete, but I definitely want to meet everybody. Especially after this weekend. had a blast with you Chris .... FYI - Chris bent a grade 5 in IM pads for the first piece of steel he ever touched and he didn't even have it under his chin - he had it sorta mid chest and just muscled it - look out for this guy. We better hope he doesn't figure out how to bend DO under his chin! Man, I had a great time too. Tell you what, I'm gonna really get on the bending. You just hold on to that red if you still have it. I want that exact one to be the first to go down. I just ordered me some pads by the way. Got some more bolts yesterday and am waiting to make an order with John. I wanna be a bastard by the end of the year. And I don't mean like the one my wife calls me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Man, I had a great time too. Tell you what, I'm gonna really get on the bending. You just hold on to that red if you still have it. I want that exact one to be the first to go down. I just ordered me some pads by the way. Got some more bolts yesterday and am waiting to make an order with John. I wanna be a bastard by the end of the year. And I don't mean like the one my wife calls me. the red is yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 Added to the list of stock is an easy spiral for reverse and a 7 1/16" Edgin that hits a big 590 for freestyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_wigren Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Added to the list of stock is an easy spiral for reverse and a 7 1/16" Edgin that hits a big 590 for freestyle. Is the 590 Edgin a JH FNL G5? I measured one just now to 7 1/16 and thought it might be the same. Also know that it is very hard for an Edgin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 Added to the list of stock is an easy spiral for reverse and a 7 1/16" Edgin that hits a big 590 for freestyle. Is the 590 Edgin a JH FNL G5? I measured one just now to 7 1/16 and thought it might be the same. Also know that it is very hard for an Edgin Actually, it's a Triangle. Normally these measure 7 3/16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Manion Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I forgot to ask this awhile ago, Eric, but will there be plenty of warmup stock as well, or would competitors be advised to bring their own, which in my case would involve putting it in my checked luggage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewicked Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 i'm in..i'll bring you the money next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 I forgot to ask this awhile ago, Eric, but will there be plenty of warmup stock as well, or would competitors be advised to bring their own, which in my case would involve putting it in my checked luggage? I have spirals and 60D nails and a few odds and ends hanging around, which you are welcome to use, but I would like to use the money left after buying the contest stock for trophies, barbecue, beer, etc., as opposed to buying steel specifically for warming up. So, if there is a particular piece of steel you like to use for warmups let me know and I'll see if I have it already. Or maybe another competitor would be bringing it. Long story short, anything I have that isn't for contest bends your are welcome to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 I'm very pleased to announce that Ryan has secured another sponsor for us: Atlarge Nutrition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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