Eric Roussin Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 "The Pinch Grip Games" January 18th, 2020 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Events: 2” x 5” Saxon Bar (FBBC) Blob Trainer (Stronger Grip) Blockbuster Pinch Block (IronMind) DubeCube Coin Gold Bar (World of Grip) 25-item Pinch Medley Weight Classes: Men’s 83 kg Men’s 83+ kg Women’s Open* *The women's division will not include a medley Awards for top three finishers in each class! Weigh-Ins: 10:15 am to 10:45 am Contest Start: 11 am Entry Fee - $30 (includes food and drink) Last Man Standing Format Reverse Strongman Scoring Open to all! Contact Eric Roussin (eroussin@rogers.com or 613-986-1724) to register and/or for additional information, including venue details. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 On 11/14/2019 at 8:14 PM, Eric Roussin said: "The Pinch Grip Games" January 18th, 2020 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Events: 2” x 5” Saxon Bar (FBBC) Blob Trainer (Stronger Grip) Blockbuster Pinch Block (IronMind) DubeCube Coin Gold Bar (World of Grip) 25-item Pinch Medley Weight Classes: Men’s 83 kg Men’s 83+ kg Women’s Open* *The women's division will not include a medley Awards for top three finishers in each class! Weigh-Ins: 10:15 am to 10:45 am Contest Start: 11 am Entry Fee - $30 (includes food and drink) Last Man Standing Format Reverse Strongman Scoring Open to all! Contact Eric Roussin (eroussin@rogers.com or 613-986-1724) to register and/or for additional information, including venue details. I’m in for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 Here is the list of pinch feats that will make up the medley: Anvil Stub (30 lbs) Titan’s Telegraph Key (40 lbs, two hands, underhand grip) Shallow Inch Pinch a 45-lb circus weight One-Hand Flask (75 lbs) 3” x 4” Saxon Bar (175 lbs – 3” side) Shallow Hub Key Pinch (75 lbs) Bearing lift (30 lbs) Two-hand pinch a 172-lbs anvil by the face Lift 45 lbs with the Red Rafter using a clamp grip 2x25-lb Plate Pinch Nut Pinch (40 lbs) Double Shallow Inch Pinch (65 lbs) Blob50 One-hand pinch an 80-lb anvil by the face Wellington Pinch (100 lbs) Two-hand pinch a 124-lb anvil by the face Stub lift (40 lbs) Pinch 2 35s Standard 50-lb Plate Pinch Pinch a 49-lb anvil using thumb, index, and middle finger Close an IMTug #1 using a pinch grip (thumb and ring+pinky) Close an IMTug #2 using a pinch grip (thumb and index) Key pinch a100-lb plate by the rim Pinch 2 45s Pinch a 100-lb dumbbell by the plates (similar to pinching 5 10-lb plates with each hand, loaded on a bar) Each competitor will have 3 minutes to complete as many of these feats as possible. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Eric Roussin said: Here is the list of pinch feats that will make up the medley: Anvil Stub (30 lbs) Titan’s Telegraph Key (40 lbs, two hands, underhand grip) Shallow Inch Pinch a 45-lb circus weight One-Hand Flask (75 lbs) 3” x 4” Saxon Bar (175 lbs – 3” side) Shallow Hub Key Pinch (75 lbs) Bearing lift (30 lbs) Two-hand pinch a 172-lbs anvil by the face Lift 45 lbs with the Red Rafter using a clamp grip 2x25-lb Plate Pinch Nut Pinch (40 lbs) Double Shallow Inch Pinch (65 lbs) Blob50 One-hand pinch an 80-lb anvil by the face Wellington Pinch (100 lbs) Two-hand pinch a 124-lb anvil by the face Stub lift (40 lbs) Pinch 2 35s Standard 50-lb Plate Pinch Pinch a 49-lb anvil using thumb, index, and middle finger Close an IMTug #1 using a pinch grip (thumb and ring+pinky) Close an IMTug #2 using a pinch grip (thumb and index) Key pinch a100-lb plate by the rim Pinch 2 45s Pinch a 100-lb dumbbell by the plates (similar to pinching 5 10-lb plates with each hand, loaded on a bar) Each competitor will have 3 minutes to complete as many of these feats as possible. Awesome medley. I especially love the “nut pinch”...... Edited November 26, 2019 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, Joseph Sullivan said: Awesome medley. Thanks. It’s certainly not for the faint of heart! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kluv#0 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Eric that is an epic medley- very challenging and fun pinch examination. I have never heard of the Wellington pinch but 100lbs is 100lbs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 14 minutes ago, Kluv#0 said: Eric that is an epic medley- very challenging and fun pinch examination. I have never heard of the Wellington pinch but 100lbs is 100lbs https://www.gripnbend.ca/product/dube-wellington/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcottrell Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Would someone please please please take some good video of this medley? i am super excited for this even now, but I work that day so I will not be able to make it up north Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kluv#0 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 That Bearing lift is better than caffeine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 The awards to be given to those with the strongest pinch strength at The Pinch Grip Games. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 8 minutes ago, Eric Roussin said: The awards to be given to those with the strongest pinch strength at The Pinch Grip Games. Classy awards as always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Just WOW! What a Medley - anyone who makes it though getting all items will certainly be "The Pinch Master" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 This looks fun! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 (edited) So there are only 2 weight classes in this? 83 and 83+ for men’s? Not the usual 105 and 105 plus? Very interesting. Edited December 4, 2019 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 16 minutes ago, Joseph Sullivan said: So there are only 2 weight classes in this? 83 and 83+ for men’s? Not the usual 105 and 105 plus? Very interesting. I wasn’t expecting this to be a huge event, so I just decided to go with a couple of classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 1 minute ago, Eric Roussin said: I wasn’t expecting this to be a huge event, so I just decided to go with a couple of classes. Any ideas on definite attendees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Joseph Sullivan said: Any ideas on definite attendees? Yves, Dan, Justin and I will be there. I'm sure there will be a few more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 14 minutes ago, Eric Roussin said: Yves, Dan, Justin and I will be there. I'm sure there will be a few more. I was hoping Yves would come! We’ve missed each other at a few of your comps! Can’t wait to meet him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 I'm hoping to make it to this, looks really fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 The title of “The King of Pinch” will be bestowed upon the overall winner of The Pinch Grip Games. A majestic trophy has also been built to recognize this regal achievement. It is topped with a king, complete with his crown and sceptre. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminal Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 This looks like a great event. Best of luck to everyone and great concept Eric. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 The 25-item pinch medley will include four anvils to be lifted by the face (the top). From left to right: a 49-lb anvil to be lifted with one hand using the thumb, index, and middle finger; an 80-lb anvil to be lifted with one hand; a 124-lb anvil to be lifted with two hands; and a 172-lb anvil to be lifted with two hands. The 172 is probably the toughest feat in the medley. If anyone lifts it to lockout, either as part of the medley or after the contest, I’ll have their name engraved on it for posterity! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 Here is the list of known attendees for the comp: Rick Blanchard Mike Drieman Dan Fleming Yves Gravelle Jedd Johnson Joseph Lentini Justin Major Evan Norton Lucas Raymond Eric Roussin Trevor Smith Keith Steffensen Joe Sullivan Joliane Vinette There's a chance that a few more names will be added... I'll tell you one thing: whoever comes out on top will have truly earned the title of "The King of Pinch"! Yikes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 I had hoped to make it but I can't; I am really sorry to be missing this. I know that the half of the above names whom I have already met are world class, and it would be an honor to compete with you all. But at least I should be able to make it to the NAGS comp, which perhaps will include a similar roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kluv#0 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 $100 to first person who can KP on First Attempt - inner and outer rim(back to back)on Eric’s 100 lb plate first. No chalk festival and get it on film. Best of luck to all in the main pinch contest -Eric does a great job! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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