John Knowlton Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 (edited) Way cool , good looking grippers what part of the country are you from ? Edited February 6, 2023 by John Knowlton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, John Knowlton said: Way cool , good looking grippers what part of the country are you from ? Thanks John. I live in Japan, in the Kansai area. Not far from Kyoto. Edited February 7, 2023 by matek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 That’s cool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 Yep life is strange, you never know where you'll end up I guess 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 1 minute ago, matek said: Yep life is strange, you never know where you'll end up I guess Some day I want to visit Japan. It looks like a fun place. Lately i've been thinking about ending up somewhere warm... Overall we've had a mild winter in Boston, but when I talk to my cousin in San Diego on Xmas day and hes floating in his pool I do get jealous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Yes somewhere warm is nice 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 Summer here is pure hell because of the humidity; you don't want that believe me. If you decide to visit one day, come in autumn, the best season here. Spring is also nice (but can be too many tourists). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted February 8, 2023 Author Share Posted February 8, 2023 DU 7" drill rod medley 7.1mm-8.2mm in 0.1mm increments SK95 Japanese drill rods (0.95% Carbon). The first longer session since early December. Leather singles: 7.1mm (9/32") - 1 hit 7.2mm - 1 hit 7.3mm - 1 hit 7.4mm - hard batch, 1 hit Hand slipped during the bend to a very awkward position, but 40 degrees +, so I didn't hit it twice. 7.5mm ("M") - 1 hit 7.6mm - 1 hit 7.7mm ("N") - 1 hit 7.8mm - 1 hit 7.9mm (5/16") - 1 hit 8.0mm - soft batch, 1 hit 8.1mm - 3 hits 49 degrees in 3 hits, already tired. Overall, I'm not satisfied with my strength, but my endurance is fine. Leather doubles: 8.2mm ("P") - 2 hits Didn't want to push my luck with my left wrist (+ I was tired), so only this bend in doubles. 46 degrees. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Crazy bends 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted February 8, 2023 Author Share Posted February 8, 2023 4 minutes ago, John Knowlton said: Crazy bends Thanks John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) Pretty tired/sleepy today, but not a bad workout. 60mm pinch block RH - 2x1 33.1kg/73lb LH - 2x1 31.8kg/70.1lb KWN blob 40 - 18.7kg/41.2lb RH - 1x lift and 7-second hold - 1x4 - 4x3 LH - 1x lift and 3-second hold - 2x2 - 3x1 I can't wait to have the 50lb blob. Just two easier bends, hands and wrists are tired from yesterday - Stainless bolt 6mm x 6" barehanded Barehanded just feels jolly good as it should. - CRS 9/32" x 7" reverse in IMP corduras Over 40 degrees by one hit, but I hit it twice just to be sure. Edited February 9, 2023 by matek 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Nice work 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 (edited) A longer gripper workout Grippers RH - 1x2 GHP #7 (unrated) MMS - 2x1 CoC #3 (unrated) MMS - 2x1 GoG Elite #6 (unrated) 30mm block set - 1x1 Standard adjustable Tungsten set to RGC 160, 29mm choked - 1x1 Standard adjustable Tungsten set to RGC 160, 21mm choked - 1x1 Standard Iron RGC 134, 38mm block set Even this felt hard at this point. - 2x1 GD Iron 90 Level 5, without extensions, 3rd spread, handles touching, MMS - 3x10 GD Iron 90 Level 4, without extensions, 3rd spread, handles touching, MMS Grippers LH - 6x1 Standard Adjustable Titanium set to RGC 141, 31mm choked The first few sets were very easy but sets 5-6 were hard. - 2x4 U-shaped parallel gripper (30mm spread) set to RGC 128? - 3x3 U-shaped parallel gripper (30mm spread) set to RGC 128? This is still a fun gripper, but I'm starting to really doubt the rating. Or maybe it got weaker? (I forgot it from the picture btw). - 2x9 GD Iron 90 Level 4, without extensions, 3rd spread, handles touching, MMS Edited February 10, 2023 by matek 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Great grip workout 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 (edited) Just a short blob session Right hand Blob 40 + 5.7lb = 21.3kg/47lb - 5x1 One fail midway. Others were solid. Blob 40 - 18.7kg/41.2lb - 1x3 - 1x2 Left hand Blob 40 - 18.7kg/41.2lb - 1x2 - 6x1 with short hold One fail. The contraption (IM strap + bent bolt +hairpin): Edited February 12, 2023 by matek 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Nice work 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 7 hours ago, John Knowlton said: Nice work Thanks, John. I'm having good progress on the blob lately 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 You are doing great, keep it up 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 DU in leather singles (not suedes) - CRS 9/32" x 7" - CRS HEX 7mm x 7" These were the warmup. - Bend Sport Canada Moose bar 5/16" CRS x 4.5" (~8mm x 114mm) cert attempt - accepted by Josh, cert list already updated I rarely bend this short, so I had to hit it multiple times to get it. Very weird length. Bend starts at 3:18 - 3x CRS 21/64" x 7" 1 hit, 2 hits, 2 hits All above 40 degrees. By the way, I fixed the loose handle of my CPW x GG4 following THIS guide from CPW. The only difference was that I used a less runny Gorilla Superglue ("gel type"). I don't really use that gripper anymore, but that was one of my first grippers, and I like how it looks. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonjoseph Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 That moose DU was no joke!!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 6 minutes ago, Londonjoseph said: That moose DU was no joke!!!! Thanks, London. It was weird to bend a bar this short. I rather go thicker or harder than short, but I'm not ready for the Nanook. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonjoseph Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 It'll be there soon for sure! I'm sure you could manage a weaker 7" edgin, I think I remember seeing you wobble a nanook, no? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, Londonjoseph said: It'll be there soon for sure! I'm sure you could manage a weaker 7" edgin, I think I remember seeing you wobble a nanook, no? Thanks! Yea, I got it to ~10 degrees in doubles (it's on its way to the US to Phil to finish it, btw ). But it's most definitely harder than a Horrido 8.8, regardless of ratings (at least with the batches I have). Once my left wrist is 100% recovered, I'll go after the 8.8, then the Nanook. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) Strong bending like always. Your wrist will get there. It sucks progress can be slow with this stuff and injuries take forever to heal. I always feel like I’m walking a fine line. but it’s always fun and that’s really what it’s about Edited February 14, 2023 by Blacksmith513 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonjoseph Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 9 minutes ago, matek said: Thanks! Yea, I got it to ~10 degrees in doubles (it's on its way to the US to Phil to finish it, btw ). But it's most definitely harder than a Horrido 8.8, regardless of ratings (at least with the batches I have). Once my left wrist is 100% recovered, I'll go after the 8.8, then the Nanook. ~10° is a good kink, no wobble! It'll definitely be there soon. Excited to see the results. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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