Eric Roussin Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Without further ado, I'm please to announce the event line-up for the 2023 International King Kong Grip Challenge: 2.25" Crusher IronMind Block (6" lift) Finnish Ball 2.5" Jug (FBBC) The main contest date is October 28th. I'll soon be reaching out to last year's promoters with a complete information package. This said, if you've never hosted a King Kong venue and think you might be interested, please reach out to me via private message. Now in its 11th year, the International King Kong Grip Challenge is the world's biggest multi-venue grip contest. 16 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Climber028 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Awesome, haven't done the jug in a long time nice to see it back in action 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonD Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I wasn’t expecting the Ironmind block. I like it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamTGlass Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Eric - Texas will be confirmed venue for this year 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Grip Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Great events this year. I'm curious to see how many lifters will lift more on the Finnish Ball vs Blockbuster Pinch Block 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamGupta Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Looks like a fun event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liftyzig Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 17 hours ago, Bigfoot Grip said: Great events this year. I'm curious to see how many lifters will lift more on the Finnish Ball vs Blockbuster Pinch Block As long as both are triple digits, i'll be happy 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningRiot4Fun Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 I’m new to the tournament format and have a few questions. Is the 2.25 crusher the one with bearings from FBBC? What brand Finnish ball? If ArmAssassins, what size do I choose? Do we lift to full lock out, or do I need one of the (height bars?), sorry I’m not sure of the correct name. If it is the height bar, what height do I need to set it to? Thanks! My friends and I are planning to go to our first grip competition this year! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 5 hours ago, RunningRiot4Fun said: I’m new to the tournament format and have a few questions. Is the 2.25 crusher the one with bearings from FBBC? What brand Finnish ball? If ArmAssassins, what size do I choose? Do we lift to full lock out, or do I need one of the (height bars?), sorry I’m not sure of the correct name. If it is the height bar, what height do I need to set it to? Thanks! My friends and I are planning to go to our first grip competition this year! It’s the current version of the 2.25” Crusher from FBBC. It’s the original 1 1/2” Finnish Ball from Otevoima. (“Otevoima Ry” on Facebook) All lifts are done to a crossbar. The distance to travel is 6” for the Crusher, Pinch Block, and Jug. 13” for the Finnish Ball. A detailed rules document will be shared/posted in the next few weeks which will provide much more information. Great to hear that you and your friends are planning on competing. Where do you live? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamGupta Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 1 hour ago, Eric Roussin said: It’s the current version of the 2.25” Crusher from FBBC. It’s the original 1 1/2” Finnish Ball from Otevoima. (“Otevoima Ry” on Facebook) All lifts are done to a crossbar. The distance to travel is 6” for the Crusher, Pinch Block, and Jug. 13” for the Finnish Ball. A detailed rules document will be shared/posted in the next few weeks which will provide much more information. Great to hear that you and your friends are planning on competing. Where do you live? I just reached out to Otevoima who is very responsive on Facebook. The 1 1/2" Finnish Ball is 35 Euros ($38) and shipping is another 45.90 Euros ($50) for flat rate up to 10 kg. These things only weigh 550 grams each and I was wondering if anybody would be interested in putting together a group order to save on shipping? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Sanders Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 (edited) On 1/11/2023 at 8:23 AM, Eric Roussin said: Without further ado, I'm please to announce the event line-up for the 2023 International King Kong Grip Challenge: 2.25" Crusher IronMind Block (6" lift) Finnish Ball 2.5" Jug (FBBC) The main contest date is October 28th. I'll soon be reaching out to last year's promoters with a complete information package. This said, if you've never hosted a King Kong venue and think you might be interested, please reach out to me via private message. Now in its 11th year, the International King Kong Grip Challenge is the world's biggest multi-venue grip contest. Eric, do you have contact info for FBBC? Myself and a couple of others are having no luck getting in contact with them. Edited January 16 by Nick Sanders Spelling error 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningRiot4Fun Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Any word on if FBBC is still taking orders? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamTGlass Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 On 1/12/2023 at 8:31 PM, Bigfoot Grip said: Great events this year. I'm curious to see how many lifters will lift more on the Finnish Ball vs Blockbuster Pinch Block I’m almost certain I’ll get more on FB than IMBB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamGupta Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 On 1/15/2023 at 8:19 PM, Nick Sanders said: Eric, do you have contact info for FBBC? Myself and a couple of others are having no luck getting in contact with them. I reached out to FBBC via the email listed on the website. It took about a week for the reply, but I did have my order quoted and expect to receive it after payment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Robinson Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 (edited) On 1/15/2023 at 7:23 AM, Eric Roussin said: It’s the current version of the 2.25” Crusher from FBBC. Will the FBBC Equalizer be used? Edited January 23 by Jeremy Robinson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 4 hours ago, Jeremy Robinson said: Will the FBBC Equalizer be used? Whats the equalizer? That magnet thing? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liftyzig Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 (edited) On 1/23/2023 at 3:50 PM, Jedd Johnson said: Whats the equalizer? That magnet thing? It appears so, its listed here: http://www.fatbastardbarbellco.com/CRUSHERS.html Edited January 26 by liftyzig removed pic that may cause confusion about equipment needed for contest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 1 hour ago, liftyzig said: It appears so, its listed here: http://www.fatbastardbarbellco.com/CRUSHERS.html Thanks buddy. They sent me one, but I've never used it and don't even know where it is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wr gordon Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Hello new here. Started doing more grip work as my hip deteriorated to stay in the gym and finally had it replaced so I’d like to start competing a bit through leaderboards or contests as I think my highland and amateur strongman days are over. Anyway I’ve seen the King Kong challenge on sites and was curious if Michigan or northern Ohio was going to have a venue in 23? Also wondered if FBBC moved out of Michigan and was still active? I live about 20 minutes from his Michigan shop location and afraid he is no longer there. Looking for an Inch loadable dumbell handle. One more....does anyone know of a gym near Detroit/Ann Arbor that has a replica Inch dumbell? Thanks Bill Gordon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 6 hours ago, Wr gordon said: Hello new here. Started doing more grip work as my hip deteriorated to stay in the gym and finally had it replaced so I’d like to start competing a bit through leaderboards or contests as I think my highland and amateur strongman days are over. Anyway I’ve seen the King Kong challenge on sites and was curious if Michigan or northern Ohio was going to have a venue in 23? Also wondered if FBBC moved out of Michigan and was still active? I live about 20 minutes from his Michigan shop location and afraid he is no longer there. Looking for an Inch loadable dumbell handle. One more....does anyone know of a gym near Detroit/Ann Arbor that has a replica Inch dumbell? Thanks Bill Gordon. Hi Bill, Venues haven’t been confirmed yet for this year, but I expect there will be a venue in eastern Ohio and possibly one in Detroit. FBBC is still active, but is now based out of Iowa. You can check out the website to see what’s available. Sorry, I’m not aware of a gym in that area with an Inch dumbbell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wr gordon Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Thank you sir, I’ll keep watching here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinchByPinch Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 It looks like nobody hosted a venue in Melbourne in 2022, hopefully someone does this year as I'd be keen to enter (I'm in Tasmania but flights to Melbourne aren't bad). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jermiah Merciconah Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 I'd be keen as to compete but i'm even further away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stranger Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 I'm ready! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamGupta Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 On 1/22/2023 at 2:32 PM, TeamGupta said: I reached out to FBBC via the email listed on the website. It took about a week for the reply, but I did have my order quoted and expect to receive it after payment. It took about a month for the 2.25 inch crusher and 2.5 inch jug to arrive, but they did arrive well packaged and as described. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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