EricMilfeld Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Gripper's on it's way to Jedd's and will be anxiously awaiting your best effort, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpmmkrahling Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Kill it Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sher Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Do it, Mike!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joefrey Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 One step beyond !! Kill that gripper Mike ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Thanks everyone! Last gripper workout tonight. I won't guarantee I close it Saturday, but I will guarantee it will know it's been in a fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankyBoy Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Great news! Give him hell, Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Smash it shut Mike!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Giver' a good squishin' Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Ok then ill gaurentee it for you! Rico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Thanks for all your support everyone! Hopefully with some caffeine, cert adrenaline, and the boys screaming at me I'll be able to close her. When are you planning on giving it a go Ben? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilkaz Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Slam it shut Mike and higher up the MM ladder you'll continue to go as the year progresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Thanks for all your support everyone! Hopefully with some caffeine, cert adrenaline, and the boys screaming at me I'll be able to close her. When are you planning on giving it a go Ben? Really not sure Mike. I had hoped my gripper strength would come on like wildfire and I'd have it done by the end of 2009. Well, that didn't happen. I'll have to set a date out so that I don't fall into the trap of "well I'll just get a bit stronger before attempting it..." Because that might take forever and get me nowhere. No shame in failing after all...since I've done it once before with the MM3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Thanks for all your support everyone! Hopefully with some caffeine, cert adrenaline, and the boys screaming at me I'll be able to close her. When are you planning on giving it a go Ben? Really not sure Mike. I had hoped my gripper strength would come on like wildfire and I'd have it done by the end of 2009. Well, that didn't happen. I'll have to set a date out so that I don't fall into the trap of "well I'll just get a bit stronger before attempting it..." Because that might take forever and get me nowhere. No shame in failing after all...since I've done it once before with the MM3. Yea bro. That's what I do. I just sign up and give it a go. I figure worst thing that happens is the gripper doesn't shut. No shame in that. Those that don't fail, don't try. I think you'll get it though. You tend to rise to the occasion. Seriously have no idea if i'm ready, but that's the same way the MM1 and MM2 were for me. Just gave it a shot. Got one, missed the other. But then i knew what i had to do. HAHA. Look at me the newbie, giving you advice. That's a hoot. Thanks Neilkaz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTHOS Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Give that MM3 a hard time Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 No dice this time around. That is a stout gripper. 1st attempt: at least 1/4" out, maybe more. Wasn't prepared for the eraser someone stuck between the handles. 2nd attempt: much closer. Right around 1/8". 3rd attempt: very close. 1/16th or less. I'm sure the 5 1/2 hour drive beforehand wasn't ideal, but having everyone there chearing me on helped a lot and more than made up for it. I even channeled the power of the mohawk today, but it wasn't to be. The gripper was stronger than me today, but it is definitely closeable. Another few weeks of training and some squats before the next attempt and I'm confident it will go down. I'll let Frank report on his attempts. I have the gripper with me and it will be shipped back to Eric on Monday. Somebody needs to put this gripper in its place!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 No dice this time around. That is a stout gripper. 1st attempt: at least 1/4" out, maybe more. Wasn't prepared for the eraser someone stuck between the handles. 2nd attempt: much closer. Right around 1/8". 3rd attempt: very close. 1/16th or less. I'm sure the 5 1/2 hour drive beforehand wasn't ideal, but having everyone there chearing me on helped a lot and more than made up for it. I even channeled the power of the mohawk today, but it wasn't to be. The gripper was stronger than me today, but it is definitely closeable. Another few weeks of training and some squats before the next attempt and I'm confident it will go down. I'll let Frank report on his attempts. I have the gripper with me and it will be shipped back to Eric on Monday. Somebody needs to put this gripper in its place!!! You'll do it buddy! Just like you said, now you know what it feels like for your revenge trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sher Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Nice effort, Mike! Next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoC#3 Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 (edited) That last 1/8'' is TOUGH! I have no doubt you will close itnext time around though Mike. Edited January 24, 2010 by CoC#3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Damn good attempts Mike! Hope you rest up and sign up for it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 It will die next time around. I know what i have to do now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joefrey Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Good attempts Mike ! No doubt you'll close it in a few weeks !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTHOS Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Very very close Mike...! Next time for sure brother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Thanks everyone. It will be closed within the next couple months! Gripper is on its way back to Eric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 So, did Frank try to certify on the gripper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 So, did Frank try to certify on the gripper? Yes. Jedd has the video. He missed his first two attempts. The third was very, very close. I think Jedd was going to check the video to see if they touched or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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