Roark Posted December 29, 2002 Share Posted December 29, 2002 The Apollon wheels replica will again be in Columbus for the Arnold Classic according to manufacturer Tom Lincir. In 2002, the schedule of events was literally changed at the last hour, and Arnold's website does not currently list a time frame for the Strongman events. If anyone knows specific times, please let us know. The wheels will be slightly different this year though I do not know in what way. Unfortunately, the Inch bell lifting was done on stage Saturday night so a ticket to the bodybuilding show was required to witness it. The wheels were lifted at the Expo, where $10 gets you in and out all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted December 30, 2002 Share Posted December 30, 2002 STUPID QUESTION TIME Do they let the anyone TRY the wheels, just out of curiousity, before the event? I know at the AOBS, each one of us had a go at the Inch that Mark lifted - good fun, and a quick way to quell any doubters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted December 30, 2002 Author Share Posted December 30, 2002 At the 2002 event, the wheels were in a storage/shipping box until ready to be lifted. There was a lighter, warm-up set of wheels backstage. And, no, the public was not allowed a try-liability, I suspect. John Wood and I chatted for a moment with Ed Coan, who had not yet tried the warm-up set. He was not a competitor, but he appeared to want to at least try backstage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Gillingham Posted December 31, 2002 Share Posted December 31, 2002 Joe, Are you going to have your MDB at the Arnold? Wade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted December 31, 2002 Author Share Posted December 31, 2002 Wade, If I am at the Arnold this year (Weider publications have been sold, but I should be safe until my contract runs out) it will be on behalf of FLEX magazine, and I will not be bringing that monster piece of iron along. That's why I suggested to Terry Todd that he suggest to Lorimer that a couple of MB's should be purchased, and maybe even given away as door prizes after being used for whatever they need this year. I mentioned this to Terry a few weeks ago. Mobsterone- has anyone contacted you about it? Whatever happens to my suggestion-and I suspect it will not be implemented, the only extra weight I'll take to Columbus will be covering my abs. The cost of a couple of MBs to Arnold is peanuts, and it would be a solid publicity stunt to have a couple on hand, so Mobster, perhaps you should pursue this deal? A small finder's fee, a luxury suite, and some prime rib each morning for breakfast is all I ask in return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 31, 2002 Share Posted December 31, 2002 Thats all I want too. I took up your suggestion before and have heard nowt. We can but wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted December 31, 2002 Author Share Posted December 31, 2002 Mobster, What is your turnaround time: If two bells were ordered, say Jan 1, and were air shipped to Columbus, what time frame? In other words, what's the most procrastination that can be tolerated for the bells to be in Columbus by the end of Feb? And, in that regard, do you have any extras on hand for such a situation, or do you cast bells as needed? Steve, If this idea appeals to you, push for it. Imagine the details involved in the Columbus planning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 31, 2002 Share Posted December 31, 2002 It might be poss - but surely we need to know that they want them??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted December 31, 2002 Author Share Posted December 31, 2002 Got word this afternoon that I will be going to Columbus. But my MB will not accompany me (not will it accompany anyone else), so if there is to be an MB there, other arrangements should be made. Plenty of time. At the last ASC the Apollon wheels arrived either the day of, or the day before, they were needed. STEVE: deadlift your MB on Jan 18, and offer to demonstrate the lift on stage at the ASC if Arnold will fly you over for the occasion! They give away HUMMERS, why not an MB!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 31, 2002 Share Posted December 31, 2002 Can I have a hummer please? I will, as per my reply to your PM, have another go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted January 8, 2003 Share Posted January 8, 2003 The lifts will be the Apollon's Wheels, the medicine throw for height or distance (with a large ball of between 70 and 100 pounds), the Farmer's Walk ( with approximately 400 kg), and a deadlift using Hummer tires as plates. In an email five mins ago from Terry Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted January 8, 2003 Author Share Posted January 8, 2003 Steve, Thanks. And the competitors are whom? And no MB event? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted January 8, 2003 Share Posted January 8, 2003 I have a price today. I have just emailed it. I suspect, as per, that the events have only just been decided and it will be v tight as to whether or not a) they want one, b) they'll be ready in time. I'm hoping Steve Pullcinella (sp), Wade Gillingham and Terry Todd/Mark Henry all join forces for the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted January 8, 2003 Author Share Posted January 8, 2003 Steve, Hope you sell 3 or 4 more to the men you mentioned. If you notify the foundry today that you want 3 more, what is the time rquired to have them ready to ship? Or to air freight? Good luck, Customer Agent Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan McMillan Posted January 8, 2003 Share Posted January 8, 2003 Roark, About those Hummers they give away...are they planning to lift them in the competition too? :stuart Jon@han Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted January 8, 2003 Share Posted January 8, 2003 Steve,Hope you sell 3 or 4 more to the men you mentioned. If you notify thefoundry today that you want 3 more, what is the time rquired to have them ready to ship? Or to air freight? Good luck, Customer Agent Joe 3 weeks to cast and 4 more to deliver. But i think I can push that. Joe, I'll do u a deal. If all three are sold I will give u another 6 months free subscription to the mag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted January 8, 2003 Author Share Posted January 8, 2003 What kind of incentive is that, Steve? I already have a lifetime subscription! Anyway good luck- and remember you are dealing indirectly with Arnold, so air freight is not impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted January 8, 2003 Author Share Posted January 8, 2003 Last year they had planned to use the Hummer in a version of the deadlift, but that fizzled fast when it proved to be too heavy. This year, Steve says the tires will be used in a deadlift. And last year they pushed the Hummer (with lessened air pressure) as part of the contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted January 8, 2003 Share Posted January 8, 2003 What kind of incentive is that, Steve?I already have a lifetime subscription! Anyway good luck- and remember you are dealing indirectly with Arnold, so air freight is not impossible. actually Joe is runs out with the jan issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted January 8, 2003 Author Share Posted January 8, 2003 Well, I guess I'm going to die soon then..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted January 8, 2003 Share Posted January 8, 2003 Ahh I meant to say Joe's sub runs out. Not poor Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted January 8, 2003 Share Posted January 8, 2003 This from Mr Todd: 'Svend, Mark, Steve Kirit, Zavickis, with either automatic invites or confirmations, and lots of inquiries. Will send more info as it comes in.' BTW we are one man down on the possible customers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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