mooinabc1 Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 Ihe new ruling is unfair to because in order to close any gripper I have to close the gripper under one inch and a half anyway. other reason why is that people passed the old rules and they are many of them. At this I ask gripper to send mass email to ironmind to be united and fight the good fight which fairness to who crush the gripper or gripboard to start a certification for set close grippper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Man Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 i think its a great rule, and hand size can't stop you, my hands are 7", and i can close my hard #3 fine under the new rules, this new IM rule will for sure stop the coc #3 list from growing so fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffPeterson Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 So with 7 inch hands that must actually be a no set close for you right. If you tried any setting you would be passed the credit card right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrik_F Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 I don't care if you have 5" hands and can noset the #4. I have 7 3/4" hands and I am out of groove/position with the credit card rule. That is enough reason for ME to not try to close grippers like that. I will probably only injure myself trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Black Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 i think its a great rule, and hand size can't stop you, my hands are 7", and i can close my hard #3 fine under the new rules, this new IM rule will for sure stop the coc #3 list from growing so fast. Are you sure you are measuring your hands consistent with everyone else? When I close a gripper no-set or wide set I find that my hand is not in the right spot when finally closed, and that it slips all over the place as my hand is clamping down on the gripper. Not only is it unfair, but it is not the way to apply your full power. As Patrik said, the gripper is out of the groove, It would be like requiring powerlifters to bench press with the bar over their neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocksurly Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 I will still work at closing the COC #3 the old way. When i can do this i will know i am the equal of those that did it before the rule change. I don't need a peice of paper to tell me this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nils Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 i think its a great rule, and hand size can't stop you, my hands are 7", and i can close my hard #3 fine under the new rules, this new IM rule will for sure stop the coc #3 list from growing so fast. 7 inch hand and no problems with that feat.... May i ask how long your pinky is if you measure from between the fingers as that seem to be a measurement that is easier to get stringent. Mine is about 2 inches with a roughly 7 inch hand by the way. Nils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 I don't care if you have 5" hands and can noset the #4. I have 7 3/4" hands and I am out of groove/position with the credit card rule. That is enough reason for ME to not try to close grippers like that. I will probably only injure myself trying. Myself as well. I almost tweaked my hand which is why I don't do no sets that often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 i think its a great rule, and hand size can't stop you, my hands are 7", and i can close my hard #3 fine under the new rules, this new IM rule will for sure stop the coc #3 list from growing so fast. Are you sure you are measuring your hands consistent with everyone else? Exactly. My you know what meter is going off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Vigeant Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 i think its a great rule, and hand size can't stop you, my hands are 7", and i can close my hard #3 fine under the new rules, this new IM rule will for sure stop the coc #3 list from growing so fast. I want to see the video. Then send me your #3.Bullshit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 That is almost as absurd as me claiming I cannot reach across the handles to close a gripper. My BS meter has a jamed needle on the extreme side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Page Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 I don't care if you have 5" hands and can noset the #4. I have 7 3/4" hands and I am out of groove/position with the credit card rule. That is enough reason for ME to not try to close grippers like that. I will probably only injure myself trying. Myself as well. I almost tweaked my hand which is why I don't do no sets that often. The same thing happened to me today when I tried the BS credit card close. I WILL blow out some tendons or something. You know it is ironic that a year or so ago when I started grip training I used to use a no set when closing grippers. Then I learned the right way from KTA and the Grip Board which in turn was approved by Iron Mind. Setting the gripper truely is the only way to even the field from those who have large hands and those who have smaller ones. I honestly think Dr. Strossen did not think things out. Or he has never tried to close one of his own grippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom of Iowa2 Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 I honestly think Dr. Strossen did not think things out. Or he has never tried to close one of his own grippers. This is an honest question.Not trying to put the guy down,or be funny...because i don't know the answer. But has ever lifted heavy in the gym?or competed: in powerlifting?bodybuilding?olympic lifting?highland games?strongman?has he ever closed a #1?#2?#3? I think he did do some arm wrestling at one time?but I don't know much about his back ground...other than a phd. in Psychology. obviously you don't need to be the strongest guy on earth to be an author or a publisher...and thats fine.Even strength coaches aren't always the strongest guys around.however? when setting rules for a feat of strength.... some practical understanding would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gripmaster316 Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 (edited) I want to see the video. Then send me your #3.Bullshit! That is exactly what I said Rob! Until he did it in front of my eyes. Edited March 13, 2004 by gripmaster316 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarytheDino Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 I will still work at closing the COC #3 the old way. When i can do this i will know i am the equal of those that did it before the rule change. I don't need a peice of paper to tell me this I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocksurly Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 Nice video you got Garry wish i had that much equipment to work with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Man Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 (edited) i think its a great rule, and hand size can't stop you, my hands are 7", sorry for that, my hands are a bit over 7", 7" 1/8 around there but you guys still don't believe me and i find that sad, and I'm going to laugh when i said in the video PS: my pinky is almost 2 1/2" Edited March 14, 2004 by Strong Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 i think its a great rule, and hand size can't stop you, my hands are 7", sorry for that, my hands are a bit over 7", 7" 1/8 around there but you guys still don't believe me and i find that sad, and I'm going to laugh when i said in the video PS: my pinky is almost 2 1/2" 7? 71/8? 7 1/4? Heck, we don't even know how you are measuring. It's your attitude that continues to rub people the wrong way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Vigeant Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 i think its a great rule, and hand size can't stop you, my hands are 7", sorry for that, my hands are a bit over 7", 7" 1/8 around there but you guys still don't believe me and i find that sad, and I'm going to laugh when i said in the video PS: my pinky is almost 2 1/2" Yeah I just closed the#3 with the new rule WELL almost...... close AROUND an 1/8'' away Video showing hand size and credit card WITHOUT a heated spring. and you are the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Van Weele Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 Steff could do it. Haven't you seen his other videos. Hes a beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggymountainmuscle Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 I hate to ask questions with obvious, pointless answers, but why didn't they just make the gripper tougher, like say the silver crush #3s? And what about #4 certification? No setting a number four sounds painful and to bring into question Joe Kinney's #4 close... it all sounds like BS to me. The list was getting long, but it's their own fault and should fix it at their expense, not the customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Man Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 (edited) i think its a great rule, and hand size can't stop you, my hands are 7", sorry for that, my hands are a bit over 7", 7" 1/8 around there but you guys still don't believe me and i find that sad, and I'm going to laugh when i said in the video PS: my pinky is almost 2 1/2" Yeah I just closed the#3 with the new rule WELL almost...... close AROUND an 1/8'' away Video showing hand size and credit card WITHOUT a heated spring. and you are the man. i'm sorry about all this confusion, my hands are almost 7 1/4" ok... and yes i can do this with both my #3s, and yes i will get a video of this soon ok PS: Don't worry Rob the spring was never heated and will never be heated. Edited March 14, 2004 by Strong Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffPeterson Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 I've seen your videos and realize you have a very good grip. Are you planning on getting in on the MM. Now that it is claerly the best thing around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Man Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 yes i do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Man Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 i think its a great rule, and hand size can't stop you, my hands are 7", and i can close my hard #3 fine under the new rules, this new IM rule will for sure stop the coc #3 list from growing so fast. I want to see the video. Then send me your #3.Bullshit! guess what, I got it all on film the other day the measuring of the hand the total crushing of the #3 WITH the new IM rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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