Rick Walker Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 They can be sent via snail mail or attached to an email. request one at: raw222@adelphia.net If attached-print it off and send required fee to: Rick Walker 53 Bowers Lane Punxsutawney, PA 15767 Remember-contest is limited to 30 men and 10 women. Thanks fellas-I look foward to it! Rick Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimwylie1 Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 Rick What's the nearest international airport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Van Weele Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 Well I won't be there but I'm looking forward to the great performances that are sure to be displayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted February 14, 2004 Author Share Posted February 14, 2004 Jim- Pittsburgh PA is the closest. That is where the Vigeants fly into. Rick Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Vigeant Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Rick for the one hand lift is that right the FREE hand can't be braced on your leg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Rob, I think Rick told me before that you could NOT brace the off hand...during this event... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted February 16, 2004 Author Share Posted February 16, 2004 that is correct. Rick Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Vigeant Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Is there going to be a bench press too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted February 16, 2004 Author Share Posted February 16, 2004 Not sure where that comment came from...but-you know I like to have at least one strength event in my contests. Last year was the farmers for time, this year the one handed deadlift. How this compares to the bench press is beyond me. If my weak hands can pull 275-I suspect you and Money Paws will hammer some big weights. Rick Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Vigeant Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Yeah our HANDS will but our BACKS i don't know? I thought this was a battle for GRIP supremacy. Not how much you weigh and yes weight DOES have something to do with it. I know how good Tommy H did at last years timed hold but then again his HANDS aren't that good "4" holding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted February 16, 2004 Author Share Posted February 16, 2004 Ironically, Tommy placed in the top 3 even though I whipped his time in the farmers hold..... Its one event out of 6 Rob. I think you guys will do alright. How is it any different from David Horne's V-bar lift? Rick Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Vigeant Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Rick the V-bar lift lets you support the weight with your free hand on your thigh. Tommys hold last year was what 5 seconds. I think it was less than Tommy Wilkins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted February 16, 2004 Author Share Posted February 16, 2004 I meant top 3 over all, even though he did poorly in one event. Little Jonathan McMillan held on for a long time though-and he isnt a big lifter. I will think it over and get back to you- Rick Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Vigeant Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Rick its your contest. If thats what you wanna do fine. I just thought there less chance of injury lifting 400 with one hand braced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMunger Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Holy schnikeys... I went downstairs to give the lift a try, and I failed miserably at considerably less than 1/2 of my max dead. Now I'll admit I'm no grip master or anything, but I think that someone would have to be pretty darn weak for their back/leg strength to be the limiting factor on this lift. My two cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael Siversson Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 A one hand deadlift with a revolving standard bar, even without bracing with the other hand, will not tax your back anywhere near the way the one hand lift with David Horne's non-rotating one inch handle does. In the latter case you will have to be able to pull at least 300 kg (660lbs) off the floor with one hand if you plan to compete successfully against David Horne. You guys better start working your back and, above all, traps if you plan to make a serious challenge at the best gripsters in Europe. I fully agree with Rick. What point is it having a strong grip if you cannot apply it to heavy objects? Many gripsters on this board would be able to defeat guys like David Horne in"soft" events like pinching and grippers, but most of us would be totally, and I do mean totally, outclassed in the brutal one hand lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael Siversson Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 (edited) I know how good Tommy H did at last years timed hold but then again his HANDS aren't that good "4" holding. Actually, you can have a strong crush and pinch and at the same time have a mediocre grip for holding horizontal bars. I do, and I don't have a weak back. A good allrounder can do it all. Edited February 16, 2004 by Mikael Siversson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mANVIL Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 I think it's kind of cool to have 1 strength&grip event. You still have 8 months until the contest, i'm sure you could up your deadlift in that time if you felt low back strength was going to be holding you down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Cenidoza Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 I think you should keep the farmers hold for time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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