wscorpion Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Decided to attack the 5/16" x 6" G2 with both reverse and DU. Got the reverse to 59 degrees and the DU to 54 degrees. I would say they are PR's (they also felt like PR's), but since my current / previous PR's are a 1/4" x 5.5" G5 on both styles I'm not sure. According to John B. the G2's would rate close to a G8 so in that case, new PR's But just looked up the lists and according to the lists they aren't. It says 307A CYI on the head. I have other types of G2's from John as well, but didn't try them yet. Any ideas on this? Tx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 My big G2 are very hard. Harder to kink than a huge bastard. Also harder on the sweep by a tiny bit. But tiny but weaker on the crush from what I can remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wscorpion Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 My big G2 are very hard. Harder to kink than a huge bastard. Also harder on the sweep by a tiny bit. But tiny but weaker on the crush from what I can remember. and big is the 3/8" I assume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyokota Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 I obtained three kinds of G2(5/16) from FBBC. BL(5/16-6) , 307A S･D(5/16-6) , 307A SBY(5/16-5) BL bent very easily. 307A S･D was easier than Bastard. Because length is different, it is not comparable with other things. However, it is thought that I was firmer than BL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 No it's the 5/16*6" G2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ox3782 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Great work Mark they certainly are not easy!!! Brendan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule92 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 There's no way a 5/16" x 6" G2 is harder than a huge bastard. Mine's not even as hard as a G8 you must have gotten a crazy psycho ridiculously hard batch from another planet or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I have bent the 5" G8 in under 3 minutes and I can tell you the kink and sweep on the 5" G8 is much easier than that G2. I don't really remember which is stronger on the crush. Both are from FBBC. And the huge bastards are the easy ones ofcourse (385 pounds at 7"). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wscorpion Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 Lol, nice Well, whether it is or it isn't stronger then a G8 really doesn't matter, Goal is to become certified SBIEW :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autolupus Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 (edited) I'm just about getting the feel for bending and the 5/16" G2, at least the batch I have, are harder than 1/4" G8s, closer to the F-911. For a reverse, that's a MOFO bend! Edited November 9, 2007 by Autolupus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wscorpion Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 I'm just about getting the feel for bending and the 5/16" G2, at least the batch I have, are harder than 1/4" G8s, closer to the F-911.For a reverse, that's a MOFO bend! What marks are on your batch? Like I said, I have different ones, maybe the marks on the bolts are related to different strengths.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wscorpion Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 I obtained three kinds of G2(5/16) from FBBC. BL(5/16-6) , 307A S･D(5/16-6) , 307A SBY(5/16-5) BL bent very easily. 307A S･D was easier than Bastard. Because length is different, it is not comparable with other things. However, it is thought that I was firmer than BL. Sorry, must have missed your post. Thanks for the info, I don't believe these bolts are harder then a bastard (not even close IMO), but they could be harder then a G8... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lone Wolf Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 (edited) I obtained three kinds of G2(5/16) from FBBC. BL(5/16-6) , 307A S･D(5/16-6) , 307A SBY(5/16-5) BL bent very easily. 307A S･D was easier than Bastard. Because length is different, it is not comparable with other things. However, it is thought that I was firmer than BL. Sorry, must have missed your post. Thanks for the info, I don't believe these bolts are harder then a bastard (not even close IMO), but they could be harder then a G8... I recently calibrated a couple of 5/16's G2 bolts the 7" (BL) came in a 315 lbs. at 30* and a 6" (OF) came in at 440 lbs. and that would be close to the G8 hope this helps. The crushdown on the 6" (OF) G2 was easier that the G8 though not to springy . Tonight I'll cut a (BL) down to 6" I might a couple of 307A's I'll have to look and let you know Edited November 9, 2007 by lone Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickr104 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 The G2s tend to be all over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wscorpion Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 Thanks Lone Wolf, that makes more sense, I think These are the different ones I have (all 6"): - 307A CYI - SJ - SBY - BL - and an "R" with 3 stripes under it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autolupus Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 (edited) Post #1 Fantstic Shiny Oddball Group: Membersk Posts: 3489 Joined: 11-July 02 From: The Wirral,Merseyside,England. Member No.: 1188 When i had some of those they were harder than a RED nail they were fbbc ones. Congrats thats a nice bolt bend. -------------------- I except no "LIMITS" therfore i have none? Gazza 2007! They are a LOT tougher than their ranking! http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=6045 Edited November 9, 2007 by Autolupus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wscorpion Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 Post #1 Fantstic Shiny Oddball Group: Membersk Posts: 3489 Joined: 11-July 02 From: The Wirral,Merseyside,England. Member No.: 1188 When i had some of those they were harder than a RED nail they were fbbc ones. Congrats thats a nice bolt bend. -------------------- I except no "LIMITS" therfore i have none? Gazza 2007! They are a LOT tougher than their ranking! http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=6045 That's cool! Today I just had to try a shiny bastard DU, and I did get a small kink in it (couple of degrees), but it's definitely my off day today, so hopefully I will get it past 40 degrees some day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Very nice DU bending! You should stop fooling around and go for a Big, Huge, Grand, or Mag DU. If you're kinking the Shiny DU, you're plenty strong to get at least a Big to 40, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim71 Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Nice job Mark. That's really great bending. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lone Wolf Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Thanks Lone Wolf, that makes more sense, I think These are the different ones I have (all 6"): - 307A CYI - SJ - SBY - BL - and an "R" with 3 stripes under it. Just finished calibrating the the 5/16 G2s that I have (OF) 440 lbs. did one more (BL) 430 lbs. 7" cut to 6" (HKT) 435 lbs. 8" cut to 6" The G2s in general usually fall all over the place especialy the BL's & the HKT's but this should give you a baseline. Oh by the way I forgot tell you good bend keep up the strong work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Look at this thread to know more about the crazy strong G2 bolts http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?showtopic=21263&hl= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wscorpion Posted November 10, 2007 Author Share Posted November 10, 2007 Thanks for the info guys!!! Very nice DU bending! You should stop fooling around and go for a Big, Huge, Grand, or Mag DU. If you're kinking the Shiny DU, you're plenty strong to get at least a Big to 40, IMO. Well, when I first started DU bending I was able to kink a red just like I did now with the shiny, but back in september on the UKCOS2007 I failed on a G8 as well at 10 degrees or so. So that tells me that I have a pretty strong kink with DU, but I still need to do lots of work on the sweep. After the contest I've been levering a lot but didn't actually bend anymore DU until these 2 bolts. Since the kink felt quite hard (not as hard as the shiny of course) I'm pretty sure they're stronger then a G5. the 5.5" G5 I've bent at the contest and kinking it was much easier then kinking these bolts. Personally I don't really like training on DU since I really need to be warmed up properly otherwise my wrists will hurt like hell during the kink. With DO bending I usually started without any warming up to set a new PR. This allowed me to get at it whenever I felt like it. For DU bending I really need to plan it so that I will be warmed up properly. I will get that shiny eventually, but like you said, it's only fooling around since I know I won't be able to get it above 40 degrees in a long time and I should just focus on basic 8mm CRS. I will do that, but I have some other things I need to work on as well now, like closing the #3, and personally I feel that's more important then being able to DU bend a bastard or greater. After all, with the upcoming contest in May/June in Germany which I am planning to compete in, DU bending is not an event there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Right on Mark. I wasn't knocking your strength. You've got plenty of it. It just seems a shame to let the DU strength go to waste...I hear you though, there aren't many contests with DU in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wscorpion Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 Right on Mark. I wasn't knocking your strength. You've got plenty of it. It just seems a shame to let the DU strength go to waste...I hear you though, there aren't many contests with DU in it. Ben, I wasn't assuming you were offending me, no probs bro. But I just wanted to explain my thoughts I agree that DU bending shouldn't go to waste, but I've set some goals for myself which I want to reach before the contest in order to make sure I can set a decent challenge for the other contestants. Until I have reached that goal I won't be bending much DU but since I will continue to lever in each direction my DU strength will go up with it anyway. I also hardly bend DO anymore, at least by far not as frequent as I did before the contest in September since I know I can bend a decent piece of steel for an allround contest. David Horne gave me some advise back in September to which I'm definitely going to stick. He told me to focus on my weak spots and since bending isn't really a week spot if I compare it to the results of other allround grip contests I feel my focus should be on the other events like vbar, thickbar, grippers and pinch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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