Evan Raftopoulos Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I'd like to know if anyone from the gripboard is interested in competing or helping me with running the comp (I have no experience). Possible venues are the Diablo Rock gym which hosted the event in 2013 (only 4 entries) or Apex movement Norcal (ninja warrior gym), both in Concord, CA. Nothing confirmed yet. 2015 International King Kong Grip Challenge - October 24Th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Raftopoulos Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 I'm picking up the euro this weekend and I have all the other grip implements (2.5 crusher, shallow hub, 2"Vbar). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Ruby Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I can't compete now but Clay Edgin held the last contest at santa cruz strength. That is a nice gym also. I always found it surprising how few contests and grip guys we have in california considering how huge it is. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Raftopoulos Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 thanks Stephen, I'll get in touch with him as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Raftopoulos Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 It sounds like he is the only one with a gym here and familiar with grip comps. I also prefer to compete with other grip sport people vs with others that have never practiced these events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdog Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 If a comp is created it will be my first comp that I have been to. I live next to Yosemite National Park in Cali. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdog Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Any news if Clay Edgin is interested in hosting the event in Santa Cruz? I will definitely come http://www.santacruzstrength.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Raftopoulos Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) Any news if Clay Edgin is interested in hosting the event in Santa Cruz? I will definitely come http://www.santacruzstrength.com/ hey man, that's great that you are interested, it seems that it's only the two of us so far. I emailed Clay on fb but haven't heard back. I assume that he is not interested in hosting unless my message didn't go through. I'm not much on fb, you can try getting in touch with him as well if you wish. I also haven't heard back from the other two gyms. I need to contact them again to see if they are still interested in hosting. my question: can we run the comp with only two of us competing?? I found this vid of Stephen from the 2013 comp! (at diablo rock gym) Edited September 10, 2015 by Evan Raftopoulos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdog Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Any news if Clay Edgin is interested in hosting the event in Santa Cruz? I will definitely come http://www.santacruzstrength.com/ hey man, that's great that you are interested, it seems that it's only the two of us so far. I emailed Clay on fb but haven't heard back. I assume that he is not interested in hosting unless my message didn't go through. I'm not much on fb, you can try getting in touch with him as well if you wish. I also haven't heard back from the other two gyms. I need to contact them again to see if they are still interested in hosting. my question: can we run the comp with only two of us competing?? I found this vid of Stephen from the 2013 comp! (at diablo rock gym) I will try calling him next week. He has a phone number for his training. Regardless, I would like to go to his gym where he trains strongman etc. Sounds like a cool place 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdog Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 side note: Through this thread I found out what Clay Edgin did and contacted him. I talked to him on the phone tonight. He is doing some seminars at his gym in October. He will be coming to my gym in Oakhurst, Ca, next to Yosemite National Park,. to do a strongman seminar, bringing his strongman toys etc. No date yet, I'm working on that. Some of the guys at my gym are very psyched. I am still working out the details for a signup sheet etc. There will be grip, not sure about comp tho. This is all new for me to organize. It's more a strongman seminar with grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Raftopoulos Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 here's the latest http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?showtopic=44678&p=644880 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Contest is a go for California. PM Evan for details about location and time for the event. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Great to hear that this is going to happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel reinard Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 California location is still a go. 12pm start time. Arrive around 11am for weigh in, warmup and such. PM Evan or myself for details. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Raftopoulos Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 my training has not been great the past month plus I'm just getting over a cold but still very excited about this!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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