Too Tall Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Thanks to Richard and Bert for having me over to give another crack at the gauntlet. I was a lot more motivated this time around with the GB picking the events AND especially with the VERY strong guys that I had to compete against Rex, Tex, and Rich were ALL very strong and they all did a lot of amazing grip feats I would like to see guys like Tex and Rich competing in grip competitions as I know they both would do VERY well I am guessing this qualifies Rich and Tex for the GGC...I hope they come and compete (I guess Jedd can clarify) And for all you Rex fans...he is getting stronger by the second (Beware)...way to dominate those "O" Blobs bro :rock Thanks again Richard and Bert Chad Woodall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justiceislost1988 Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 I'm getting very impatient about these videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubthewonderscot Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 you're 18....this is normal just jokin. lol . . . . . kinda (wink wink) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justiceislost1988 Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAINE SNOOK Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Hello Richard, Could you tell me if anyone cleaned the Circus Dumbbell? Did anyone attempt to do it? Finally, could you tell me the length of the handle? Thank you, Laine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCoC Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 The Circus dumbbell was not a selected event but most gave it at least a tug. I think Rich cleared the ground a bit with it as he had done the first day he came by. I have been sick with a blasted cold for a week and this is my first day back. The things that came to mind in particular that day was how hard, fit, and "ready" Chad was. He has what it takes and is always a gracious guest and iron tough competitor. His lifting of the Old fat York 45s to me was really, REALLY a great feat of strength perhaps never done both right and left( with random selected plates that both weighed a bit heavy). For each of the competitors (including Tex with his drilled hand)to get the Orginal Blobs at the same time was truly special and a grip landmark. I know both Rich, and Tex had tried them before but never got the pair (53 lb 13 oz, 52 lb. 8 oz)until inspired by Rex and Chad.I think Rich opened some eyes as well as he as an afterthought on the 181 dumbbell deadlift on a 3" handle tried to curl it up to his shoulder. I think seeing that super strong crew "go at it" is one of my favorite Christmas memories. RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Thanks to Richard and Bert for having me over to give another crack at the gauntlet. I was a lot more motivated this time around with the GB picking the events AND especially with the VERY strong guys that I had to compete against Rex, Tex, and Rich were ALL very strong and they all did a lot of amazing grip feats I would like to see guys like Tex and Rich competing in grip competitions as I know they both would do VERY well I am guessing this qualifies Rich and Tex for the GGC...I hope they come and compete (I guess Jedd can clarify) And for all you Rex fans...he is getting stronger by the second (Beware)...way to dominate those "O" Blobs bro :rock Thanks again Richard and Bert Chad Woodall Yes sir. Top 3 from the contest qualify. It was a Gripboard announced contest, so it counts. Any other questions, let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 (edited) Cool...I hope they will compete Edited December 30, 2008 by Too Tall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroman Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Any idea the potential of Tex and Rich in an olympic lifting setting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goergen1 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Hello Gripsters. Since there is a distinct possibility this is my first post, my name is Jeff Goergen. I am in charge of editing and putting out all of the Sorinex video. If you are ever getting inpatient about the timeliness of video release, you now know who to point the finger at. I was present to witness all the incredible grip feats at the Santa Claws Grip Challenge. The most amazing thing to me was that everyone did the Blob Brothers lift. I can't think of 4 people who have come in the last year who could do something like that, much less in the same day. Great job guys. Here is a link to the video of the day. Happy New Year. http://www.sorinexforums.com/community/sho...p=2685#post2685 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaquerodiablo Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 that was a few blobs there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Excellent video clip. Thanks for posting and outstanding performances, guys! Unbelievable job on the 2 York 45's Chad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule92 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Awesome Job to all!!! Rich that was a monster Dyno!!! Chad just some amazing pinch feats right there!!! :rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 That was a fantastic video. Thanks for posting it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burkhardmacht Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Thanks for sharing this video!! Awesome job by all involved - especially Chad for pinching the York plates! What's the width of those two thick York plates put together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Dang - you boys are STRONG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Chad - you should've started w/the heaviest Blob to lightest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickr104 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Very strong guys!! The 45 pinch was awesome Chad and Rich the 181 on the 3" dumbell very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Thanks everyone Yeah, Rich made that 181 look like a toy That man is a "Monsta" Rex also man handled those Original Blobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burkhardmacht Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 What's the width of those two thick York plates put together? Bump! Does anyone know about this? Perhaps Mr. Sorin himself? Please let me know! Thanks a lot in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 What's the width of those two thick York plates put together? Bump! Does anyone know about this? Perhaps Mr. Sorin himself? Please let me know! Thanks a lot in advance! Burk, I am not 100%...but I would say in the ball park of 4 inches or maybe a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burkhardmacht Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 What's the width of those two thick York plates put together? Bump! Does anyone know about this? Perhaps Mr. Sorin himself? Please let me know! Thanks a lot in advance! Burk, I am not 100%...but I would say in the ball park of 4 inches or maybe a little more. Thanks for the info Chad! 4 inches (+) sounds crazy wide for 45's - but perhaps Richard Sorin can tell us the exact measurements some day?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCoC Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 I checked them with a steel rule and then a dial caliper. 2" on the tape 2.010 on the caliper for the thickness of each with a pair total of 4". The edges where the two plates touch when pinched as a pair the iron is 1/2 thick and rounded like the tip of your little finger.RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burkhardmacht Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I checked them with a steel rule and then a dial caliper. 2" on the tape 2.010 on the caliper for the thickness of each with a pair total of 4". The edges where the two plates touch when pinched as a pair the iron is 1/2 thick and rounded like the tip of your little finger.RS Thanks a lot for this info Mr. Sorin! I don't have those old York plates and so it's always nice to have an exact idea about such a special feat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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