andurniat Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Anyone know anything more about this and if comps will be held here in the US. World of Grip International Strong Hands Series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg_uk Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I think Chris Rice will be hosting near you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbe705 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Anyone know anything more about this and if comps will be held here in the US. World of Grip International Strong Hands Series I got the impression that it was a bhsa event. ie. only in the uk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg_uk Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 no, if you go to the site in question it has a list of countries involved with promoters listed. There is currently running a uk only one, but it is to be followed later in the year with an international series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 no, if you go to the site in question it has a list of countries involved with promoters listed. There is currently running a uk only one, but it is to be followed later in the year with an international series Exactly. Hence the use of the word 'international' (Barbe!!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbe705 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 no, if you go to the site in question it has a list of countries involved with promoters listed. There is currently running a uk only one, but it is to be followed later in the year with an international series Exactly. Hence the use of the word 'international' (Barbe!!). my bad. I will have to keep an eye open. brent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I don't have all the details yet but its a very cool format. Let's say for example we end up with ten contests all over the globe - all held on the same day. Let's say 6 people show up at each one. When the dust settles - we will have had 60 people do the same events as if they were all under one roof - in a way letting us compete internationally. Hopefully enough promoters will offer contests that driving and expenses etc will be minimized and we can have a good turnout. I'll let David explain further - at least this is what I am understanding so far. I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 David doesn't post here so... sufficient to say that the lifts would be ones most promoters will have equipment for. As per a suggestion of one of the guys lifting here in Gloucester on Saturday (leg 3) it might be an idea to keep the results of those events taking place in earlier time zones to those later quiet. That way no advantage could be gained knowing what's been lifted. Indeed we've started after Stafford the last 3 times and I only call David when we're done to see what's what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Sounds neat. I'd love to compete in one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andurniat Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 I like it. Lets keep this information flowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I'll post up a list of those contacted and those who have said they're in tomorrow. It's nearly finalized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I would definitely be interested in competing in this. Might be my one chance to compete against big Sammy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I can't do it in Michigan because of work schedules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Looks like there will be a spot in 3 rivers as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I'll post up a list of those contacted and those who have said they're in tomorrow. It's nearly finalized. Below is the most up-to-date list as is (there may be some last minute changes): England Me confirmed Steve Gardener confirmed Scotland Mike Daly confirmed Germany Thosten Moser Discussing Sweden Martin Arildsson (Arne Persson) Discussing Finland Juha Harju confirmed Spain Jose Jara Discussing Switzerland David Hurzeler Will possibly run it next year Australia James Grahame Discussing Nick McKinless confirmed USA Chris Rice confirmed Dave Thornton confirmed Wade Gillingham Declined for this year - can't commit to running 4 shows this year Eric Milfeld confirmed Chad Woodall Declined for this year Jedd Johnson confirmed Richard Sorin Discussing Adam T. Glass confirmed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Wow! Gonna be the largest Grip Competition ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andurniat Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 Excellent. Thank you Steve and thank you to all the hosts. :mosher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I'm just the messenger. My names on the list because I've been holding the Gloucester comps (3 thus far). I'll be a host/promoter like the others listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroodingMoon Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Just wondering what are entry requirements? (England) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 You need to be an active BHSA member. There was also a suggestion re fees soon but this will be minimal (probably £2.00 or so per comp). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroodingMoon Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 So it doesn't matter if I'm off the pace in terms of strength? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Nope. Just check recent results for like comparisons (contest section). Best lowest effort was about 70kg (maybe less) and best top effort (mine ha ha) was 111+kg on the 2HP. It may prevent you competing in the Euros or the US nationals if they get the issue of qualifying resolved but not, as yet, in the series. The series is all about getting as many to lift as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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