BJones Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 After a good KB workout I decided to try a little bending - went through 2 - 40d nails and a Blue nail as warm up and then caught site of a grade 5 bolt sitting there and decided to wrap it up and give it a go. Using the old terminator style - then double underhand -and then chest crush - the Grade 5 bolt fell! The bend felt great - a bit off center but less than 2" in the end. My last attempt at a grade 5 was only a kink - felt great to "melt" this one down! I will get a picture of the finish and get video when I can get in front of a camera. Thanks Eric and the Gripboard - Brett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Super progress Brett! Congratulations! You've already become an accomplished bender with that feat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 A grade 5 bolt bend is no joke! Once you reach that mark, like Eric said, you are definitely an accomplished bender. You have made quick progress... great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
since_1982 Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Great bending Brett! Correct me if I´m wrong but isn´t bending off center even harder? I remember reading somewhere that it is. About that quick progress smitty mentioned... How long have you been bending? Ari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amaury Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Well done Brett, those springy suckers are tough ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorfinn Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Awesome Brett! That is a very good bend. I finally tried bending last week and have bent something everyday. Taking the GTG approach. Will you be at the GS comp May15th? If so I will see you there. -Keith- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmmicklabs Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 How long have you been bending ? That is fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bballdad Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Congrats Brett !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJones Posted April 13, 2004 Author Share Posted April 13, 2004 Thanks guys - I started bending on Feb 7 2004 - Witnessed SHRUG and Big Steve doing some grip feats and that was it. Thorfin - I will be at the May 15 Nationals - see you there! BTW - the springy portion of the bolt didn't kick in until the final crush - it was weird to crush it down and feel it kick back out a bit. Gotta love the bending!! Brett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Excellent work, Brett. -Jedd- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmainlands Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Smashing! The grade 5 is quite a bit harder than most 60Ds, what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Excellent work! I'm still on the long and winding road to the Grade 5 myself. Difference is you're apparently driving a Jeep-and I'm pedaling a 50 year old 3 speed bicycle... with flat tires! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Hansford Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Nice Job!!! The RED will be falling before you know it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ostlund Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonL Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 must be all the KB training JasonL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmatt Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Nice Job!!! KILL THE RED!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJones Posted April 14, 2004 Author Share Posted April 14, 2004 Thanks guys! I am going to keep on bending - cut grade 5s and on to grade 8s. RED in the future. mmainlands - the grade 5 went very well - I will judge the difference between the 60d and the Grade 5 after bending some more grade 5s. Grade 5 certainly harder and springy. Brett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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