"the Mighty Atom"..."slim The Hammerman"..._____?

[odin]

If I was "Slim the Hammerman", I would strongly consider passing the torch to Dave Ostlund. I don't know if Dave is interested in levering or not, but he looks capable of most anything, given his combination of physical gifts and intense focus.

Does Slim the Hammerman have a protege yet? Since the Mighty Atom took Slim under his wing, who is next in line? Tom Black, one of the red nail benders, or____? I was going to make this a poll, but don't want to leave out any of the worthy candidates.

Edited May 10, 2004 by odin

[Big Steve]

Tommy Heslep will be the next! I will hold his coat for him any day.

[terminator]

Tommy Heslep will be the next! I will hold his coat for him any day.

Will either of you legends be attending AOBS??????

[Big Steve]

Ain't no legend here Bo. Just a humble servant. The $ is short do to puting a wife through master classes full time for a year and a half and she is planning to take the summer off too. I am sitting here with three holes in my right shoulder from some Dr. climbing around in it. I might get tempted anyway if I go. I sure would like to see you (The Man) bend 3/8 short steel live. I know some freaky stuff will take place with all ya'll studs being there. I will pray all goes well with everyone there. But you just never know with me!

[John Wood]

Slim already has a protege, his grandson Alex.

[odin]

Thanks John, I am glad he has one.

[Gripper42004]

I need a lot of work to be anybodys protege. I was set to go this year "4" the first time to the AOBS.John Brookfield called me & asked me to take his place with the "Omega Force Strength Team" On the same day.I consider it an honor,I cant believe he asked me to do it.

God Is The Real Power"

[bballdad]

Wow congrats Tommy!! I know you'll have a great

time!!! And I know your excited!!

[tspinillo]

I need a lot of work to be anybodys protege. I was set to go this year "4" the first time to the AOBS.John Brookfield called me & asked me to take his place with the "Omega Force Strength Team" On the same day.I consider it an honor,I cant believe he asked me to do it.

God Is The Real Power"

T,

That is great! Good luck!

T

[John Wood]

Slim also let me in on a few of his secrets.

[supersqueeze]

What is this, "I know something you don't know"?

Mike M.

[amaury]

Slim also let me in on a few of his secrets.

Was it about the magical rag ? (copyright Oldguy) :-p

[David Ostlund]

If I was "Slim the Hammerman", I would strongly consider passing the torch to Dave Ostlund. I don't know if Dave is interested in levering or not, but he looks capable of most anything, given his combination of physical gifts and intense focus.

I appreciate the consideration, but I am in no way worthy of being considered for this. There are many more well rounded grip experts on the board like Tommy, Steve, Dave Morton, and Pat. I can't even tear a deck of cards in half and I'm not that great at levering. My bending progress has been due to a good base of overall body strength and not to freakish hand/wrist strength. Again, I appreciate that you think this highly of me, but I am nowhere near the best candidate for this.