smitty Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 http://www.dieselcrew.com/videos/smittyblue.wmv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 HELL YEAH SMITTY!!! You came to BFGS a non-bender. You left BFGS a legit strongman. DIESEL Rick Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pexter Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Link will not work for me buddy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Vigeant Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Worked for me......... AWSOME!!! Midget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the swiss Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 blue as first bend !?!?! very impressive. keep bending!! david Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pexter Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 OK!! there it goes.I like the way he slams the nail down to the ground after he defeats it!!A true warrior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Heres the comical part: Smitty called for a yellow to be cut to 6 inches and then proceeded to bend it. Being a fair but strict judge, I told him it would not count as a bend of a blue-when, in fact, it was a blue nail as the blue is the same as the yellow-only 6 inches instead of 7. Being a champion-Smitty did not whine, complain, or quit. He called for a blue nail and proceeded to bend it as well. In reality Smitty bent 2-blue nails, not one. Rick Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan McMillan Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Woah!!!! I didn't realize you ended up bending two blues Smitty Thanks for the tips on changing my style for bending Jim, just not reliable enough the way I usually bend. Jon@han Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty Posted September 9, 2003 Author Share Posted September 9, 2003 Thanks for everything guys, in fact it was you guys who inspired me!!!! I have never met a bunch of strangers, who became so close,so fast!!! Can't wait to see you guys again and set some new PR's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pexter Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Same Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Steve Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Smitty the bend master!! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 i dint relize youi bent two either!! excellant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmmicklabs Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 (edited) Great Job Smitty. Diesel Power Edited September 9, 2003 by tmmicklabs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryduty Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Well done, Smitty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the swiss Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 actually I recall now we also had at least one guy who bent a blue (easily, too) at the french grip comp. He had done little to no bending before that (Amaury could confirm). He also kinked a much harder nail. A very talented guy (he came second). But (as often) he is lazy and not training grip, from what I know.... david Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Smitty is now a bending addict. He bent several nails his first trip back to the gym, and once he did two at the same time. He's got momentum now, bruthas. Jedder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Crusher Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 At the end of the video, it says show me a guy who can bend the Blue Nail the first time out. Have you all heard of Heath Sexton? He did it at the AOBS dinner in about 6 seconds, while he was sitting down, and his arms did not touch any part of his body, like his knees, etc.. There you go, you asked, and you received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty Posted September 10, 2003 Author Share Posted September 10, 2003 Heath Sexton is on a much higher level than most, that's for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 his [Heath's]arms did not touch any part of his body, like his knees, etc. Are you trying to say that Smitty's arms touched his knees or something? Because they didn't. I was standing right there watching, as well as what...6 other gripboard members, including the official judge, Rick. Totally legal bend. Good job, Smitty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Crusher Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 Jedd- This was not meant to be a knock on Smitty's bend-it was gutsy for sure, but now that you read into my comment, here is my opinion. I watched the video, and I saw many guys standing there at the beginning of the bend, and as Smitty was bending, a few guys walked off. When he went into a squat position a couple of times, it looked to me from the angle it was taped that his elbows made contact with his knees or thighs. Not a brace but some contact, but I would have disqualified it, as no part of the arms should make any contact with the body below the waist. You would be surprised at how much more you can bend when your hand, forearm, or elbow even slightly touches your leg. I am still a newbie at bending, but I have done some experimenting with this. A very good job from somebody who has never bent before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty Posted September 11, 2003 Author Share Posted September 11, 2003 I just watched the video again and it does not appear to me that my elbow touched my leg, it looks like it moves between my legs, BUT my adrenaline was pumping and I wouldn't have noticed. Either way, it was the first time I was bending and I need to work on my technique. I appreciate EVERYONE's opinions and praise. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bballdad Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 Great Job Smitty. Awesome !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 (edited) I saw many guys standing there at the beginning of the bend, and as Smitty was bending, a few guys walked off. That wasn't because the bend was disqualified. They were probably restless. They probably wanted to get the heck back up on the platform and go at it since the competition was so close.When he went into a squat position a couple of times, it looked to me from the angle it was taped that his elbows made contact with his knees or thighs. It seems clear to me that he did not. I would have disqualified itDisqualification for contact???? Are you for real??? I am a novice competitor at grip strength but I think that is absurd to disqualify an attempt for mere contact. My gosh, you have 2 minutes to complete the event. You can't disqualify an attempt for one millisecond of the movement.You would be surprised at how much more you can bend when your hand, forearm, or elbow even slightly touches your leg. If his arm touched anything, there might have been some gliding along his shorts. You aren't gonna get any brace support from that. No way. A very good job from somebody who has never bent before. Thank you. I am sure Smitty appreciates that at least. Good bend, Jim. Totally legal in my eyes, and I was standing right there watching it along with Rick W. Edited September 13, 2003 by Jedd Johnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Crusher Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 Jedd, All I have to go on is what I saw on the video, and it was not taken from the best angle. Did I say that the bend was disqualified? I just stated that I would have DQ'd it from what I saw on the video. I am not here to argue. Since I was not there, I can't really judge, so I'll just end this right here. I am an old man, and my energy is best used elsewhere. Keep training hard, and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminator Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 Disqualification for contact???? Are you for real??? I am a novice competitor at grip strength but I think that is absurd to disqualify an attempt for mere contact. My gosh, you have 2 minutes to complete the event. You can't disqualify an attempt for one millisecond of the movement. Dude, are you for real? These constructive comments are from someone who knows a thing or two about bending. He was complimentary of Smitty, it was a heck of a bend. If you've bent enough shit, you know that even a momentary brush on a leverage point can make the difference between a bent piece of metal, and a straight piece of metal. As for the millisecond rule you are proposing, is it OK for Pudzianowski to use a forklift for a millisecond out of his two minutes in the WSM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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