lloyd80s Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I've just ordered a Brass RB260 and it should be with me by Friday, I can't wait to try it! I ordered it as a #2.5 to #3 bridge gripper, I hope I close this thing first time! Does anyobe here have an RB260 and do you think it's around a #2.8? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 RBs, like every other grip vary but I've tried two 260s and both were harder than most #3s. The first one I tried felt like a a very stiff #3 and the second one calibrated in the 170's. Most #3s calibrate in the 150s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 (edited) Isn't the 260 harder than a 3? My 210 and 240 cal'd at 140lbs so that puts them at 2.83. Oh yeah, the brass handles for some reason make the grippers "feel" tougher... at least to me Edited January 15, 2008 by MalachiMcMullen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ae_yogi Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Sounds beautiful. Will the spring be dark or chromed? Who did you order it from; Fat Bastard Barbell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autolupus Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Don't own an RB260 but my RB210 And RB240 are between my #2.5 and #3, with the RB210 being just over the #2.5 and the RB240 being just under the #3. I think you'll find the RB260 will be harder than a #3. It'll give you something to aim for once you've shut your #3! ...and you can never have too many grippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetAGrip87 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 My RB240 is about a 3.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Isn't the 260 harder than a 3? My 210 and 240 cal'd at 140lbs so that puts them at 2.83.Oh yeah, the brass handles for some reason make the grippers "feel" tougher... at least to me Calibrations have shown that RB260's can be harder or easier than average #3's. Also they get much easier than they are at the beginning. Pretty much more as BB's or CoC's actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule92 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 My RB260 is definitely harder than my #3, if you were looking for a gripper in between the 2.5 and 3 a RB210 or 240 would have been better, but you can never have too many grippers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoC#3 Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I have an RB260 - about 3.1 depending on the #3 you are comparing it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 My RB260 is definitely harder than my #3, if you were looking for a gripper in between the 2.5 and 3 a RB210 or 240 would have been better, but you can never have too many grippers There are also mutant RB240's that are certainly a lot harder than #3's.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloyd80s Posted January 16, 2008 Author Share Posted January 16, 2008 Oops, looks like I've ordered the wrong gripper! I placed the order with Stan from intense fitness, he's a really cool guy. He recomended that I go for an RB300 if I wanted a gripper around the #3 level, so I went for an RB260 thinking it's be around a #2.8! If it's to tough then I'll just have to use it for negs I've gone for a Brass handles and a chrome spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoC#3 Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 RB300s are not even in the same ball park as #3s . Closer to the #3.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloyd80s Posted January 16, 2008 Author Share Posted January 16, 2008 Ok I'm going to call Stan and order an extra gripper, so would most of you go for an RB210 or RB240 for a twennie between the #2.5 and #3? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dthor Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I have 2 RB260s, both very good grippers. One is like an old easy #3, and one is a bit harder than a hard 3. You might want to hold off and see how the 260 you get feels. Also, a bit off topic, but the HG300 might help out also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloyd80s Posted January 16, 2008 Author Share Posted January 16, 2008 I have 2 RB260s, both very good grippers. One is like an old easy #3, and one is a bit harder than a hard 3. You might want to hold off and see how the 260 you get feels.Also, a bit off topic, but the HG300 might help out also. Cheers. I have 2 HG300's 1 of them I can close but the other feels like a brick, it'd say it's at least a #3.5 in feel. It's way way harder than any #3 I've tried! HG's vary huh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I copy paste an article made by gripboard members, maybe u found it usefull: IM Guide 60 lbs RB70 IM Sport 80 lbs HG100 .225 BB Beginner 100 lbs HG150 .225 COC T 100 lbs RB130N RB100 RB160N RB130 RB180N .235 BB Advanced 140 lbs .235 COC #1 140 lbs HG200 .241 COC 2004 #1 153 lbs PDA243 .250 COC 2006 #1.5 168 lbs .250 BB Super Advanced 173 lbs GM1 cert gripper RB210N HG250 RB160 .260 BB Master 195 lbs .260 COC #2 195 lbs RB180 RB240N PDA262 RB260N .273 COC 2006 #2.5 238 lbs HG300 .275 BB Super Master 255 lbs GM2 cert Gripper RB210 HG400 .281 BB Grand Master 280 lbs .281 COC #3 280 lbs .277 RB240 .283 COC 2005 #3 290 lbs GM3 cert gripper RB300N HG350 .277 RB260 .295 spring, 1/4" mount, 2.75 width MMG1 * 306 lbs .295 spring, 3/16" mount, 2.75 width MMG2 * 315 lbs .295 BB Elite 320 lbs .294 COC 2006 #3.5 323 lbs RB330N .306 spring, 1/4" mount, 2.75 width MMG3 * 335 lbs .295 RB300 .306 spring, 3/16” mount, 2.75 width MMG4 * 345 lbs .306 BB Super Elite 345 lbs .312 BB Grand Elite 365 lbs RB330 .312 COC #4 365 lbs .353 HG500 RB365 .331 BB Pro 430 lbs .345 BB World Class 470 lbs .353? BB Galaxy 565 lbs .362 BB Super Galaxy .375 BB Grand Galaxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule92 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I'd agree with Dave, try out the 260 and see how it feels, then order another as needed. How easily can you close the 2.5? If very easily than a 240 would be better, if it's a struggle get the 210. Oh and as to the HG300s, they have a VERY tough sweep but an easy close because they don't load up at the end. My HG350 feels like a BRICK, but Aaron siad it was about a 3.0 because the crush is easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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