EricMilfeld Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Tonight I took down a section of 80D nail that calibrates at 615. Finally busted the 600 barrier! I'm so pleased for so many different reasons. First of all, I've been bending for six years and recently went 2 1/2 years without improvement. Secondly, I think I was about 20 pounds heavier when I last set a PR (I now weigh 185). Furthermore, I'm now adhering to the 3 minute time limit and 1 1/4" wrap width limit of The Steel Slayers list. I think what finally got me on the ball to start improving again was The Steel Slayer list itself, as well as the bending contest I recently hosted. In short, the ol' cliche: GOALS. Thanks for listening. It's just really cool to know I'm not dead yet! I'm uploading to Youtube right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Here's the video link: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyWeight Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Sweet bend Eric! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchSA Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Awesome Eric! That is hugely inspirational!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturalstrength Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Eric, incredible bend, especially in those small wraps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judoboy Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 nice work eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madknight Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Very, very nice bend Eric! Great to hear you're still improving man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Awesome stuff Eric! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vice Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Great stuff Eric, glad to see another PR and at a lighter weight even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpmmkrahling Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Great Bending Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Thanks, ya'll! Also, I was a little hesitant to get on the list with a nail, but I calibrated three of these nails attaining figures of 615, 620, and 615. That degree of consistency with nails was pretty surprising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAU1985 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Awesome bend Eric, just finished loading and watching the video. Must feel great to hit PR's after two+ years of none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrush Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 excellent work Eric!! Looking VERY strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Great work Eric nice to see you still progressing and setting prs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Thanks again, guys! I think I might join CaptainCrush in his pursuit of a KOAB cert. I think I have a couple left that calibrate at 665 lbs. I would probably have to use thicker pads to get it done any time in the immediate future, but maybe not. I've never even tried crush down pads, so that might help me the most, as my crush is by far my weakest portion of the bend. As Gazza has said before, stainless would be a good training tool for improving the crush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nockowt1 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Congrats Eric. Are you doing anything different (besides having a goal) from what you've been doing for the past 2 years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booyah!!! Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Awesome Bend on that Hard 80D Stock Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 Congrats Eric. Are you doing anything different (besides having a goal) from what you've been doing for the past 2 years? No, I'm really not. Part of it must be the fact that I lost a good deal of motivation to push my bending and now have that motivation back. Enthusiasm is everything when it comes to bending. At the other end of the spectrum I would place thick bar (for me personally, anyways). My thick bar seems to respond solely to my training habits, whereas bending, because it takes such an intense and extended effort, is very dependent on my drive and excitement level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Way to go Eric!!! Great job my friend!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tja Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Congrats on the PR bend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumpster Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Great bend - congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Awesome Eric! CONGRATS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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