Mitch1963 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 A true inspiration to little guys like myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceans11 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Congrats Richard awesome!! mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 http://pl.youtube.com/watch?v=7bBo_1OqL9w I don't think that video is of the succesful certification. I think that's the failed attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 many congratalations! age its not a factor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie B. Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Richard, Great job getting it done!!! Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye76 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 congrats! you are still the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Once again Richard, showing everyone who the GripReaper really is!! Talk about one exciting event. I am honored to have been there and witnessed this momentous occasion!! For those who have seen the pics and the video are still missing out on the excitement and electicity that was in the air that day. I was more jacked up after seeing this than I have been in a long time. Once again, congrats!!! When I grow up, I want to be just like you, House Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumpster Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaster Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Great job! I knew it was just a matter of time and it sure didn't take long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCoC Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 When I thought all ther dragons have been slain "the new" quest popped up. The experience of gearing up mentally, physically and then going for it on the #3 has changed and re-newed me. I always wondered in my mind if after so many years I could make muster and hold my own against rules and odds that were not in my favor. It was tough to re-learn my timing and step out from my "secure place" to expose myself to failure...but you know, more good has come from this than I ever could expect. When you aspiring grip kings and "Captains of Crush of old" can, take a quiet moment of soul searching to ask yourself the question "can I make muster? Whatever your answer "is" act on it! Good luck to one and all.... I wish you could have been there to share that wonderful moment in my life. RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCoC Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 It was just brought to my attention that the video footage of my actual successful credit card close of the #3 was not posted yet and the two week prior attempt was the only material available. Below find link to see the action on the day of actual certification. RS http://www.sorinexforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=206 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Thanks much Richard!!! And again congrats, truly inspirational. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_wigren Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Awsome video! I was climbing my chair, clinching my fists just watching it! And yes that is close enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPGoodfellow Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Richard- You're a true inspiration to everyone in the grip community! Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawel r Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 http://pl.youtube.com/watch?v=6QSscc_j72s Congratulations Mr. Sorin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bri Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 i'm impressed with how fast you accomplished this feat. out of curiosity, why do you wear the tape around your wrists? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCoC Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 I have worn tape around my wrists during heavy training for the past 40 years in track, weightlifting and powerlifting. It serves to support and binds the wrist tendon bundle without the blood occluding pressure of elastic wraps. Old time strongmen wore and I also have a set of the leather type (support without stretch or over compression) wrist straps . Ever look at Slim the Hammerman?...he wears them ALL the time (even at dinner).On the first re- cert trial I wore white tape, during the second and sucessful trial I wore black as a personal, silent message of commitment.RS www.sorinexforums.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 What made that video so cool was seeing that infamous poster in the background of when he 1st accomplished this unbelievable feat of grip strength making him the 1st official COC. That was a great video Richard .. Congrats !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfeemiman Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 What made that video so cool was seeing that infamous poster in the background of when he 1st accomplished this unbelievable feat of grip strength making him the 1st official COC. That was a great video Richard .. Congrats !! Nice observation. Very cool, but I don't know if "infamous" is the right word? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 (edited) I stand corrected .. I truly meant to say FAMOUS .. lol Thks bro ... My bad ! lol I met Richard at an AOBS dinner and reinacted that photo with me holding his Phantom and him standing next to me. I tried to mimick the photo when my wife shot it at the dinner .. lol Edited November 15, 2007 by Titan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfeemiman Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I stand corrected .. I truly meant to say FAMOUS .. lol Thks bro ... My bad ! lol I met Richard at an AOBS dinner and reinacted that photo with me holding his Phantom and him standing next to me. I tried to mimick the photo when my wife shot it at the dinner .. lol Seriously, I (used to) get it confused all the time. Most of the time it can be used interchangeably with famous so it's easy to be mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 okay ... now I gotta get out a dictionary .. lol Not to hyjack this thread but that video was awesome .. I felt like I was there. I truly would like to visit his facility sometime in the very near future. Hopefully in June of 08. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nockowt1 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I have worn tape around my wrists during heavy training for the past 40 years in track, weightlifting and powerlifting. It serves to support and binds the wrist tendon bundle without the blood occluding pressure of elastic wraps. Old time strongmen wore and I also have a set of the leather type (support without stretch or over compression) wrist straps . Ever look at Slim the Hammerman?...he wears them ALL the time (even at dinner).On the first re- cert trial I wore white tape, during the second and sucessful trial I wore black as a personal, silent message of commitment.RSwww.sorinexforums.com Is there a particular kind of tape you use (medical, electrical, etc)? Btw, the close on your re cert was similar to a 1st round KO the way you slammed the gripper shut and then held it closed for a while. That's the way a cert should be done. Most impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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