Fit Expo Visegrip Viking Challenge

[andurniat]

The following is from Odd Haugen. Entry form is posted via my site, durniatstrength.com. Let me know if you have any problem openning it.

2011 ViseGrip Viking Challenge

2011 Visegrip VikingTM Challenge Los Angeles, California

January 29th - 30th, 2011

2011 Visegrip VikingTM Mighty Mitts Challenge is an open challenge to all grip masters and ‘wannabe” grip masters (Entry fee $100).

PRIZE AWARDS:

1st Place $2,500; 2nd Place $1,500; 3rd Place $1,000

Format of Competition:

Scoring:

Timed Disciplines shall be hand timed, and distances shall be measured by standard measuring tapes. The score in a Discipline shall be determined by placement and based on the number of Athletes starting in the first Discipline of the contest. If an Athlete pass on a Discipline or fail to get a measurable result in a Discipline, he will receive zero (0) points (i.e. fails to get one repetition in a Discipline for maximum repetitions, fails to lift the opening weight in a max lift, etc.). The score for a placement shall remain the same through an entire competition (i.e. if the score for 1st place is 12 points in the first Discipline, it will remain 12 points in subsequent Disciplines even if the field of athletes has been reduced by attrition). However, if there’s a cut in the number of athletes due to time constraints, the scoring will be weighted.

Discipline Description and Rules

The following disciplines are the feats of strength that will be contested....

Saturday 3:00 PM

Rolling Thunder Last Man Standing

The athletes will each attempt to dead lift with one hand the Ironmind Rolling Thunder® , starting weight ~200lb and increasing with each attempt till there is ONE MAN STANDING. Time starts when the implement is loaded, and athletes have 20 seconds to commence the lift. No grip aids other than chalk allowed.

Mighty Mitts Power Medley

The athletes (reverse order of overall standing) will attempt to lift and load to a platform single-handedly an Anvil by the horn; a Standard Barbell 35lb and 45lb plate each by the hub; a York 40lb and 50lb “blob”; and a 181lb Circus Dumbell (3” dia. grip), and if successful do double handed reps on the Go-Really-GripTM Gripping Machine. The most objects successfully lifted to the platform; or the most successful reps on the gripper if all objects are lifted, wins the medley. No grip aids other than chalk allowed.

Wrist Roller Challenge

The athletes (reverse order of overall standing) will attempt to hoist a weight using a wrist roller contraption from floor to handle in the least amount of time. No grip aids other than chalk allowed. 60 seconds time limit.

Sunday 12:00 NOON

Double Overhand Deadlift (last man standing)

The athletes(reverse order of overall standing) will each attempt to dead lift the Apollon Axle® loaded with standard plates, starting weight 352lb and increasing with each attempt till there is ONE MAN STANDING. Time starts when Axle is loaded, and athletes have 20 seconds to commence the lift. No grip aids other than chalk allowed.

Hercules (Deadlift) Hold

The athlete (reverse order of overall standing) will attempt to lift and hold

for as long as possible with a trap bar loaded to 705lb. The grip is normal sized and knurled, and no grip aids other than chalk allowed.

Thomas Inch Dumbbell Deadlift

The athletes competing in pairs will each attempt to single-handedly deadlift a Thomas Inch replica dumbbell (172lb) for as many times as possible within in a 90 sec time limit.

Please note that disciplines and rules subject to change without notice.

[Hubgeezer]

Thanks for posting that Andrew.

Speaking of things being subject to change without notice...

On Saturday, October 2, Odd Haugen was asking what weight should be used on the Wrist Roller Contraption for "these big guys". I think we were using 80 or so in the Southern California contests circa 2005-2008. A few guys were able to do it under 5 seconds, and "all of us" were able to do it. Perhaps the slowest would run around 12 or 13 seconds, a good time being under 7 seconds. Odd was thinking of 150 lbs, otherwise it would be too boring for his tastes.

When he heard about Jedd Johnson's set up at the last US Nationals, the Sled with weight on it being dragged a long distance via wrist roller, he got real excited and thought that was a much better approach than a stationary apparatus pulling upright.

[climber511]

Thanks for posting that Andrew.

Speaking of things being subject to change without notice...

On Saturday, October 2, Odd Haugen was asking what weight should be used on the Wrist Roller Contraption for "these big guys". I think we were using 80 or so in the Southern California contests circa 2005-2008. A few guys were able to do it under 5 seconds, and "all of us" were able to do it. Perhaps the slowest would run around 12 or 13 seconds, a good time being under 7 seconds. Odd was thinking of 150 lbs, otherwise it would be too boring for his tastes.

When he heard about Jedd Johnson's set up at the last US Nationals, the Sled with weight on it being dragged a long distance via wrist roller, he got real excited and thought that was a much better approach than a stationary apparatus pulling upright.

Jedd's wrist roller pull makes a very good visual for a contest setting - and other than the fact I really sucked on it - it was fun as well.

[handgripperman]

I can't wait to see the hand size contest

[DanCottle]

Wow some tough stuff in there... I dont think I could do a single event lol. Actually i think i could hold the trap bar but... only if its on a platform no way i could deadlift it ha. But im only 165 and new to grip training so thats my excuse.. for now

[Hubgeezer]

Wrist Roller Challenge

The athletes (reverse order of overall standing) will attempt to hoist a weight using a wrist roller contraption from floor to handle in the least amount of time. No grip aids other than chalk allowed. 60 seconds time limit.

Please note that disciplines and rules subject to change without notice.

Jeez, I already commented on this. Sorry!

Edited October 14, 2010 by Hubgeezer

[Jedd Johnson]

Thanks for posting that Andrew.

Speaking of things being subject to change without notice...

On Saturday, October 2, Odd Haugen was asking what weight should be used on the Wrist Roller Contraption for "these big guys". I think we were using 80 or so in the Southern California contests circa 2005-2008. A few guys were able to do it under 5 seconds, and "all of us" were able to do it. Perhaps the slowest would run around 12 or 13 seconds, a good time being under 7 seconds. Odd was thinking of 150 lbs, otherwise it would be too boring for his tastes.

When he heard about Jedd Johnson's set up at the last US Nationals, the Sled with weight on it being dragged a long distance via wrist roller, he got real excited and thought that was a much better approach than a stationary apparatus pulling upright.

So is he going to use a sled or just lift it upwards? He should use a sled or some other contraption instead of just a lift. It looks a lot cooler.

If he needs any information, please have him contact him. I can shoot him a close-up video of the entire set-up. the materials to build it were very cheap. My dad and I worked on it for like 20 minutes and had it all set up...

Thanks.

[Forever]

The following is from Odd Haugen. Entry form is posted via my site, durniatstrength.com. Let me know if you have any problem openning it.

2011 ViseGrip Viking Challenge

2011 Visegrip VikingTM Challenge Los Angeles, California

January 29th - 30th, 2011

2011 Visegrip VikingTM Mighty Mitts Challenge is an open challenge to all grip masters and 'wannabe" grip masters (Entry fee $100).

PRIZE AWARDS:

1st Place $2,500; 2nd Place $1,500; 3rd Place $1,000

Format of Competition:

Scoring:

Timed Disciplines shall be hand timed, and distances shall be measured by standard measuring tapes. The score in a Discipline shall be determined by placement and based on the number of Athletes starting in the first Discipline of the contest. If an Athlete pass on a Discipline or fail to get a measurable result in a Discipline, he will receive zero (0) points (i.e. fails to get one repetition in a Discipline for maximum repetitions, fails to lift the opening weight in a max lift, etc.). The score for a placement shall remain the same through an entire competition (i.e. if the score for 1st place is 12 points in the first Discipline, it will remain 12 points in subsequent Disciplines even if the field of athletes has been reduced by attrition). However, if there's a cut in the number of athletes due to time constraints, the scoring will be weighted.

Discipline Description and Rules

The following disciplines are the feats of strength that will be contested....

Saturday 3:00 PM

Rolling Thunder Last Man Standing

The athletes will each attempt to dead lift with one hand the Ironmind Rolling Thunder® , starting weight ~200lb and increasing with each attempt till there is ONE MAN STANDING. Time starts when the implement is loaded, and athletes have 20 seconds to commence the lift. No grip aids other than chalk allowed.

Mighty Mitts Power Medley

The athletes (reverse order of overall standing) will attempt to lift and load to a platform single-handedly an Anvil by the horn; a Standard Barbell 35lb and 45lb plate each by the hub; a York 40lb and 50lb "blob"; and a 181lb Circus Dumbell (3" dia. grip), and if successful do double handed reps on the Go-Really-GripTM Gripping Machine. The most objects successfully lifted to the platform; or the most successful reps on the gripper if all objects are lifted, wins the medley. No grip aids other than chalk allowed.

Wrist Roller Challenge

The athletes (reverse order of overall standing) will attempt to hoist a weight using a wrist roller contraption from floor to handle in the least amount of time. No grip aids other than chalk allowed. 60 seconds time limit.

Sunday 12:00 NOON

Double Overhand Deadlift (last man standing)

The athletes(reverse order of overall standing) will each attempt to dead lift the Apollon Axle® loaded with standard plates, starting weight 352lb and increasing with each attempt till there is ONE MAN STANDING. Time starts when Axle is loaded, and athletes have 20 seconds to commence the lift. No grip aids other than chalk allowed.

Hercules (Deadlift) Hold

The athlete (reverse order of overall standing) will attempt to lift and hold

for as long as possible with a trap bar loaded to 705lb. The grip is normal sized and knurled, and no grip aids other than chalk allowed.

Thomas Inch Dumbbell Deadlift

The athletes competing in pairs will each attempt to single-handedly deadlift a Thomas Inch replica dumbbell (172lb) for as many times as possible within in a 90 sec time limit.

Please note that disciplines and rules subject to change without notice.

All around grip contest here