chrisof4 Posted April 26, 2004 Posted April 26, 2004 Also at the KC Gripfest, Bencrush set a new PR by bending four blue nails. The last one was cut down to 5 3/4. His previous record was 2 blues. GREAT JOB, BEN! Ben was clearly the strongest guy at this event. In spite of that, he is very humble. You could tell he wanted everyone to do well. In short, he is a really great guy, as were all the other guys there! Once again I am impressed with the caliber of person that the gripboard attracts. Now on to the 60D common nails and then the grade 5. Quote Chris Phillips Kansas City, MO 2006 goals: Grade 5 and grade 8 bolt, 600lb power lift series. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
EricMilfeld Posted April 26, 2004 Posted April 26, 2004 Shame on you Ben for not being up-front and telling us of your exploits! Congratulations, Ben! 5 3/4"! Quote
tmmicklabs Posted April 26, 2004 Posted April 26, 2004 Congrats Ben, You are a bending and gripping monster. Ben was taking down Blue Nails like they were wooden pencils. I am in awe Quote
chrisof4 Posted April 26, 2004 Author Posted April 26, 2004 Oh, and Ben also forgot to mention how easily he levered an 8lb sledge. With a good straight arm, he levered it all the way to his nose. Very cool! Quote Chris Phillips Kansas City, MO 2006 goals: Grade 5 and grade 8 bolt, 600lb power lift series. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
austinslater Posted April 26, 2004 Posted April 26, 2004 Great job buddy! Quote Austin Slater West Richland, Wa
Rikus_Khan Posted April 26, 2004 Posted April 26, 2004 (edited) Yes, I was in awe of the sledge. No quivering, no shaking smooth movement from straight up down to his nose and back ... makes me feel stoopid Edited April 26, 2004 by Rikus_Khan Quote There are 10 kinds of people: Those who know binary and those who don't!
bencrush Posted April 27, 2004 Posted April 27, 2004 Thanks a lot guys! Again, it's all the great advice and camaraderie here and through online friends that has allowed me to progress semi-quickly. I want a Grade 5 next. Can just barely budge one now...but give me 6 months or so! Special thanks again to Travis, Chris, Brett, and now Rick. Quote
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