Official Im Red Nail Rules

[David Ostlund]

Ironmind has posted on their site a list of rules for acceptable bending styles and other stipulations for those attempting to certify on it.

Terminator's rules for certifications through the Gripboard state that the hands are allowed to touch the chest during the bend. Ironmind's new rule makes no mention of this. For those that have certified on the Red, do you know what Strossen's position on this issue is?

[Bill Piche]

Depends on who the person is and what date it is.

I couldn't resist.

[terminator]

Dave, I'm quite sure that it is permissible to have the hands touch the chest. I spoke with Randy about this several times, and what he's trying to prevent is bending the nail over a bodypart such as a leg (or shoulder if someone were gumby-like) or jamming one end of the nail into the body and pulling down on the other end of it. Your style looks fine and dandy IMHO, although I don't claim to speak for IM.

[David Ostlund]

Thanks for clarifying Pat.

[strongmitts]

Looks like you might have to crush 'em down a little further to satify the "U" requirements.

[chrisof4]

The IM rules seem okay, but I think the requirement for the nail to be in a true U shape is somewhat vague and open to interpretation. Does this mean the ends of the nail must be parallel? I prefer the rules here on the gripboard that specify how far apart the ends must be (2"). Then there is no question of whether the nail is bent enough. Just my 2 cents!

[Clay Edgin]

I wouldn't read too much into the "U" requirement. If the ends of the nail aren't exactly parallel with each other, I doubt you'd find a single person who'd say anything.

[OldGuy]

U or V shape, but not W

[Thaibox]

Is there no measurement requirement for IM? ie: 2"

[mANVIL]

Don't worry IM will probably clear things up with an update in a few days stating that the ends of the nail have to be a "credit cards width" apart before counting as a legit bend.