GatorGrip Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 I DID IT! I was still mad about the 450 but felt I had a little still left in the tank. I said damn it I am going to try that RED one more time so with one that Ben sent me I wrapped it up tight with some chalk and hit that mutha! My fiance was my camera women and I think hit AVI instead of hitting VGA so it turned out a little gainy but it is documented and I am pleased with this Great Bend For Me especially in IMPs which I can say if it wasn't for you guys I would have never even tried! So thank you all for all your support and motivation, yall all made me believe I could do this in Ironmind wraps....One day I hope to actually certify on the Red now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITTisKING Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Great Job Boss!!! That looked like a piece of cake for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Fantastic bend buddy!!! Congrats on a big Ironmind pad bend. I know there will be many more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 That was very fast too! I clocked about 9 seconds when you crushed it to the 2" gap. You added another crush just to be sure though. That's pretty impressive considering you just started bending in Ironmind pads recently. I think - with your natural explosiveness - you've got a great shot at having the fastest Red Nail cert on record. I think the record is around 7 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 Ben I couldn't have done it without you thanks for sending me the IM Pads and reds and the immense encouragement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Destroyed that red! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 Thanks Wayne I couldn't have do it without my fellow bender's support and encouragement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumpster Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Wow, you destroyed that thing Gator! The cert is yours for the taking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 Thanks Perry - I think Ben said it took about 9 seconds so I hope to certify in the future - got to practice without rubber bands and I hear that chalk is frowned upon so we will see. Thanks Again My Friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted May 29, 2011 Author Share Posted May 29, 2011 Gave my lowest piece of drill rod a go DU - Not my preferred style but you have to start somewhere-right! critique welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdfk20 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 (edited) Great bend Gator, you have soo much power! I used to only train DU when i did bending. In my opinion on that first hit I didnt like letting the hands drop too low, cos then you start putting quite a high strain on the wrists. Keep up the strong comeback dude! EDIT: Oh! congrats on the red nail in single IM wraps,the pain and power of that is way beyond me ! Edited May 29, 2011 by Pete1006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share Posted May 30, 2011 Thanks Pete your kind words and encouragement motivates me to push onward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 Playing with the #3 gripper today and amazingly I can still qualify as a Mash Monster 0 (trying out new camera) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Eaton Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Well that looked easy for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 Thanks John you know I need to get back to grippers and knock out that MM1 this year, thanks for the motivating comments and support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Damn good close buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 Thanks Shoggoth that means alot coming from a fellow gripster especially of your caliber! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 I love bending and will always be my favorite feat of strength but I want to get that MM1 cert conquered as I failed on it years ago. I am looking for payback this year and get my pride back on grippers. I am also going to start using my only piece of equipment I have left which is the PDA Pegasus for building my wrist strength up for bending bars, bolts and shoes when I get my hands on some. Andy has led me to believe that if I ever want to heart a shoe then I had better have some serious wrist strength, he says he needs more and is a beast already. I am also going to use my J.A.G (Johns Adjustable Gripper) to slowly build my crushing strength. I feel weak compared to all you guys but I can't complain if I don't train. Today: 7 closes on the #3 1 - 7" x 1/4" Square 1 - 6" x 1/4 Square 1 - 410 DR 7" 1 - Red nail (down to 1 1/4" Gap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Thanks Shoggoth that means alot coming from a fellow gripster especially of your caliber! Hahaha thanks man. My caliber is about a .177 pellet though :-). I've got a long ways to go buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 Couldn't let well enough alone tonight so after my other bending I decided to go for a 21/64" x 7" Drill Rod rated at 455 pound yield strength, this one took some serious effort for me (tired a little I guess but this was a mutha for me nonetheless) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Couldn't let well enough alone tonight so after my other bending I decided to go for a 21/64" x 7" Drill Rod rated at 455 pound yield strength, this one took some serious effort for me (tired a little I guess but this was a mutha for me nonetheless) Excellent! The crush on that 21/64" is brutal. Great job on the Red too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 Trying some double underhand bends with what I have that I have a chance of bending. Nothing special but getting stronger, I tried a grade 8 black bolt and it went nowhere YET! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Excellent gripper work! Very nice on the DU work too. I wish I had taken my DU further than I did. Glad you're hitting yours - you will go far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 Thanks Ben that means alot coming from you man, I have along way to go to get back to where I was but I am not quitting until the Bite Is Back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Nice! That grade 5 just melted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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