austinslater Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Who all has done this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmmicklabs Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 David "Gorrila Hands" Eirves and Nathan Holle have. And maybe Tommy Helsup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 David "Gorrila Hands" Eirves and Nathan Holle have.And maybe Tommy Helsup. Yeah, and I noticed from the pics that neither Gorilla Hands or Nathan taped the handles which is even more awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davekline Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 The ISG is a seriously underated training tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raziel Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Anyone else stablize the Super Gripper with the other hand when they squeeze it? I seem to recall the pictures of Gorilla Hands doing this in his 10 & 12 squeeze. Without any tape on the handle or chalk, it's the only way I can hold onto the damn thing. I'm all for it. It makes my training more effective because I'm not struggling to just hold the SG. I've been seeing some fantastic gains in my crushing strength Anyone have any strong objections to stabilizing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 I stabilize mine and even with a KTA style thumb forward set of the thing it still slips around some but that's probably a good thing since it's a grip tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 anyone else tape the handles on their's or something similiar or was this just a case of pussitis on my part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmmicklabs Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 I put athletic tape on the inside handle of mine. It bumped my max up 20 lbs instantly. The bench shirt of the ISG ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odin Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 I like using sandpaper better than tape. I'm going to look for some of the adhesive type so it stays on better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 I have closed it on 10 & 12 no tape or chalk used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongmitts Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 I've done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Congrats to OldGuy and Strongmitts. How difficult do you think it is compared to a #3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 For me easier than a 3. I wonder if there is any interest from members in starting a Gripboard certification just for the S G ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raziel Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Doesn't PDA have some sort of recognition already? I think they'll send you an extra spring if you close 10 & 12 and an extra gripper if you close it in both hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Browne Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 I at times clamp an SG in a vice.. Kind of makes it a cheapy grip machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 I wonder if there is any interest from members in starting a Gripboard certification just for the S G ? There's an idea. But are all of Ivanko's springs of an identical tension rating? I've been waiting for a chance to use that new smiley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 I'd be interested but I'm sure hammering out the rules for it would lead to countless arguments: tape vs no tape, stabilize vs not stabilizing, set vs no set, etc... I've noticed when you stabilize it you can easily cheat of course you're only cheating yourself when it comes to training but as far as the integrity of a certification????? Cert or not I love mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaibox Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 (edited) I believe I did it before I closed my #3. I didn't think it was that difficult, and crush is not my strong point. I think its actually easier than the easiest of my #3's. Poundage wise, it should be much more difficult, so go figure Edited March 19, 2004 by Thaibox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Mine is MUCH more difficult than my #3! I'd say it feels more like my rb 300. I get much closer with my elite than with my supergripper. Mines a couple years old, I ordered through Ironman in about '95. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaibox Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 There has to be a discrepancy in SG's based on amount of use, age, year of production, etc., possible tension differences(like Eric mentioned). I've only used mine, so I've never had the chance to compare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Yeah, mine is much harder than my 3. I closed mine at 8/12, stabilizing it with the other hand. I was closing the 3 very easily when I did this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Mine is A LOT harder than my #3 as well. My ISG is almost brand new and my #3 is a double stamp no logo, I think Decemberish 2002??? I guess these vary as well but then again with the #3 as the benchmark and variance being what it is who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2strong Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 My SG is much harder than all my #3's ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Edgin Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 The springs on the SG that were pre-2000 are actually easier than the ones after 2000. There's a noticeable difference in their strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odin Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 I bought mine in late 2003, and it is harder than my #3 that I bought then. I can't close my ISG at the 12-10 setting unless I squeeze with both hands at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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