EricMilfeld Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Sponsored by JOE MUSSELWHITE and TOMMY JENNINGS The contest will be held Saturday, March 9th at my house in north Ft. Worth. Weigh-ins will start at 11AM, lifting at 1PM. Entry fee is $20, payable on contest day. Order of Events: Euro, grippers 20mm block set, IronMind Axle, IronMind Hub (IM rules) All standard rules apply, including four attempts per event, with the Rounds System being used. We will not contest weight classes, but records will be kept according to your weight class. Contestants: 1. Eric Milfeld 2. Tommy Jennings 3. Mark Desouza 4. Cody Sherrod 5. Mike Brown 6. Michael Hann 7. Aaron Jacobs 8. Zach Jacobs 9. Ryan Johnson 10. Casey Emery 11. Kevin Emery 12. Cody Musselwhite 13. Yori Skutt 14. Maverick McDowell 15. Jeremy Copley 16. Jason English 17. Shane Musselwhite 18. Brian Sitton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 About the grippers: if you have some pet grippers you would like to use for the contest I encourage you to bring them. Just make sure I get them well before the contest so I can calibrate them, if I haven't done so already. We need way more grippers than I have in my personal collection, which contains the following: 141, 151, 155, 161. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemery Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Eric, I got a few grippers I'll bring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I want to come to a TX comp, but 1000 miles.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemery Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Had an accident at work . I go to the doctor tomorrow. My right hand P.I.P. middle and ring finger are injured I think. Hopefully by March I'll be back to normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 I've, yet again, changed the type of grippers we will be contesting. To help with keeping the sport consistent we will contest the 20 mm block set. Casey, that bites. You'd better get better! And thanks for bringing your grippers. They should all be calibrated already, right? Matt, that is a ways, no doubt. But we'd love to watch you set some more records in the lighter weight class! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Here are the knives I will be giving to the top three finishers. For first place is the stag handle Hen and Rooster. The second finisher gets the blue anodized aluminum handle Kershaw, with a flipper folder locking blade. And for third goes the Boker bone handle, with a locking blade. All are laser engraved with "SHGC 2013" and the respective placing. http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?app=galleryℑ=10862 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Nice prizes Eric! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Nice prizes Eric! Thanks, David. I thought it would be a cool to have some practical and tough lookin' prizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortes mãos Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Damn that is a sick prize! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 I've added a competitor's list to the first post of this topic. I count 15 who have said they're attending, with a few others expressing interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy C. Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Hey Eric, Looks like a great get together. I'm going to try to make it. Quick question, if my wife and kids come will they be able to hangout and watch or should they Plan on going shopping or something. No big deal either way just need to know how to plan. Thanks, Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Hey Eric, Looks like a great get together. I'm going to try to make it. Quick question, if my wife and kids come will they be able to hangout and watch or should they Plan on going shopping or something. No big deal either way just need to know how to plan. Thanks, Jeremy Sure, they are more than welcome to hang and watch. My only concern is that with this much larger than expected turnout (which is a great thing) we could possibly be a little cramped for space. Typically, though, guys start dropping like flies as the event approaches, so it's hard to say... I've always held the contest in my two car garage. Hope you can make it, Jeremy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Although Joe Musselwhite has decided not to compete, he has generously offered to sponsor the contest by providing a couple of knives. So, now we can have knive trophies all the way through fifth place. He has also offered to judge, which is very much appreciated, as all of the guys grip knowledgeable in the area are competing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Jacobs Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Hey Eric, Could you post your address or send it to me in a PM? Thanks much, Zach and I are looking forward to competing in two weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Hey Eric, Could you post your address or send it to me in a PM? Thanks much, Zach and I are looking forward to competing in two weeks. Look forward to seeing you again Aaron and meeting Zach for the first time!!! Good luck to both of you Gripsters!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Eric, one of my past customers may be getting a hold of you about your contest, Chris Castanon. I am not sure if he is a gripboard member, but I sent him to the calendar page on the grip sport site and told him to look you up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Eric, one of my past customers may be getting a hold of you about your contest, Chris Castanon. I am not sure if he is a gripboard member, but I sent him to the calendar page on the grip sport site and told him to look you up. Thanks, buddy. Yeah, I know Chris. He competed with us at a couple of the Metroflex contests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 OK, awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Eric, thought I might mention a potential parking problem for those coming because my party alone will be 11 people total with 3 of them being competitors. The rest will be cheerleaders! LOL! I've noticed the times I've been to your place parking is limited and all over the neighborhood! Might also suggest people bring their own chairs. Just trying to help you look out for things buddy!!! This contest is looking to be one of the BEST ever!!! Can't wait to see everyone and chat when I have time!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy C. Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I'm looking forward to Saturday. Can't wait to meeting everyone and do some gripping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 Jeremy, same here. Should be a lot of fun! Joe, around the block is the neighborhood pool which should have ample parking, as the pool has yet to open this year. I'll call you about the entourage you're bringing. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 Wow, 19 competitors. And scanning over the list I suspect all will show. By far our biggest turnout to date. Promises to be a very competitive and fun time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Awesome. get some video guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Good Luck to everyone competing. Sounds like its going to be a great contest with a large turn out. I'm looking forward to seeing the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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