DoctorOfCrush Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 2 minutes ago, maidenfan said: Took the hammer for a walk around the lake and neighborhood. I can’t help but imagine some of the looks you might get walking around wielding that thing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 1 minute ago, DoctorOfCrush said: I can’t help but imagine some of the looks you might get walking around wielding that thing Yeah, I make it a point to go rear lever (less threatening) when passing anyone, especially women. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 Found this at Lowes - 3” pony clamp 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorOfCrush Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 10 minutes ago, maidenfan said: Yeah, I make it a point to go rear lever (less threatening) when passing anyone, especially women. Good call. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 11 minutes ago, maidenfan said: Yeah, I make it a point to go rear lever (less threatening) when passing anyone, especially women. Man, where I live, I’d give it 10 minutes before people are posting on the community page on fb about a bald man walking around with hammer like object. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 Same here, pony clamp is cool, when I have to go to Home depo I grab one and use it until we are done , my wife thinks I’m nuts 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGripman Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 6 hours ago, John Knowlton said: Same here, pony clamp is cool, when I have to go to Home depo I grab one and use it until we are done , my wife thinks I’m nuts Hahaha that’s awesome, I will keep that in mind 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 (edited) Hard not to workout - forcing myself not to re: tourney. Did get a new toy in and it’s a perfect tool for an OCD guy like me. Sportgrips Sidewinder Pro Extreme T6 . Was a lot of money ($200), but went for it based off Jedd’s review. Just got it today and I can say the quality is outstanding. The knurling is sharp and it’s completely unturnable at max setting for me (right now ) Very smooth - feels great. I built one of these myself back in the day w pvc and a clamp and there’s no comparison Will Give some updates. Edited April 10 by maidenfan 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 4 minutes ago, maidenfan said: Hard not to workout - forcing myself not to re: tourney. Did get a new toy in and it’s a perfect tool for an OCD guy like me. Sportgrips Sidewinder Pro Extreme T6 . Was a lot of money ($200), but went for it based off Jedd’s review. Just got it today and I can say the quality is outstanding. The knurling is sharp and it’s completely unturnable at max setting for me (right now ) Very smooth - feels great. I built one of these myself back in the day w pvc and a clamp and there’s no comparison Will Give some updates. Those side winders are incredible, also have the side twister. pricy but bomb proof. Warm up and cool down every single workout with mine, and do rehab as needed. You are going to find so many little things you can do with it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 3 minutes ago, Blacksmith513 said: Those side winders are incredible, also have the side twister. pricy but bomb proof. Warm up and cool down every single workout with mine, and do rehab as needed. You are going to find so many little things you can do with it. Worth buying the twister? Id like to work rising more and you can w a the pro, but at a very small diameter. Seems like the twisters big diameter would be an awesome arm wrestling riser tool? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 31 minutes ago, maidenfan said: Worth buying the twister? Id like to work rising more and you can w a the pro, but at a very small diameter. Seems like the twisters big diameter would be an awesome arm wrestling riser tool? I think so. For the reasons you stated. But it’s not as challenging overall as the pro. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted April 12 Author Share Posted April 12 On 4/10/2024 at 4:50 PM, Blacksmith513 said: I think so. For the reasons you stated. But it’s not as challenging overall as the pro. The extreme is quite challenging for me - unturnable at max adjustment 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted April 12 Author Share Posted April 12 (edited) Man, if I did t already have a pissed off wife, I’d grab this one. You know they’d sell it for a few hundred less. Awesome quality for a serious arm wrestler and 125lbs in any direction will win most matches Edited April 12 by maidenfan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 15 minutes ago, maidenfan said: Man, if I did t already have a pissed off wife, I’d grab this one. You know they’d sell it for a few hundred less. Awesome quality for a serious arm wrestler and 125lbs in any direction will win most matches Well if she’s already pi$$ed off.. just sayin 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 1 hour ago, maidenfan said: The extreme is quite challenging for me - unturnable at max adjustment I think I got them mixed up. I have the Extreme also, or whichever one is yours.. Yes it is unturnable Mighty Joe, put out some videos on how he uses ( I forget which model) for AW... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted April 12 Author Share Posted April 12 22 minutes ago, Blacksmith513 said: I think I got them mixed up. I have the Extreme also, or whichever one is yours.. Yes it is unturnable Mighty Joe, put out some videos on how he uses ( I forget which model) for AW... Thanks, I’ll look into it. Have a good day, brother. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 8 minutes ago, maidenfan said: Thanks, I’ll look into it. Have a good day, brother. Thank you. Good luck tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted April 14 Author Share Posted April 14 Took 3rd in amateur heavyweight. Got blown out in master 50-59 as there were pros (Steve Walker was my first match lol). Freaking awesome experience. Looking forward to the next match in Maryland (May) 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Not too bad, second time out and you took third place. Looks like you had a good time . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted April 14 Author Share Posted April 14 13 hours ago, John Knowlton said: Not too bad, second time out and you took third place. Looks like you had a good time . For sure. Going to take it slow and soak up all the wisdom that shows up to these events. Another one next month in Maryland. Making some lifelong friends, as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Super cool, good for you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted April 15 Author Share Posted April 15 Just walking and doing yard work for a day or two. Arm is [muscle] sore. I’m super happy I was able to make all of my opponents that I lost to work, as it directly affects their next match. Just happy my arm stood up 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGripman Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 20 hours ago, maidenfan said: Just walking and doing yard work for a day or two. Arm is [muscle] sore. I’m super happy I was able to make all of my opponents that I lost to work, as it directly affects their next match. Just happy my arm stood up That’s awesome! I’ve been super keen to start arm wrestling, been training risers and pronations for awhile now but no table time yet, got a club nearby I wanna go check out. how often to get table work in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGripman Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 (edited) On 4/11/2024 at 3:55 AM, maidenfan said: Hard not to workout - forcing myself not to re: tourney. Did get a new toy in and it’s a perfect tool for an OCD guy like me. Sportgrips Sidewinder Pro Extreme T6 . Was a lot of money ($200), but went for it based off Jedd’s review. Just got it today and I can say the quality is outstanding. The knurling is sharp and it’s completely unturnable at max setting for me (right now ) Very smooth - feels great. I built one of these myself back in the day w pvc and a clamp and there’s no comparison Will Give some updates. I’ve never heard of this thing before, keen on getting your thoughts once you’ve spent some time with it, looks rad Edited April 16 by CruxGripman Old man typos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 (edited) 45 minutes ago, CruxGripman said: That’s awesome! I’ve been super keen to start arm wrestling, been training risers and pronations for awhile now but no table time yet, got a club nearby I wanna go check out. how often to get table work in? I had three actual practices and then couldn’t go anymore due to the drive (1hr+) and family obligations, so I just bought a table and some gear and have been to two matches now. Not the best way to do it, but it’s what I have for now. You’ll find a lot more experience to soak in at matches Be aware, if you think grip makes you sore, wait until you get done with a match . Especially when you’re an old guy like me (54). Arm wrestling hits every muscle and tendon you’ve never used before. Best way to do it is join a club and take it slow as to allow your arms to adjust to the sport. Every arm wrestler that’s been in it for a while will tell you that. Good luck. Edited April 16 by maidenfan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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