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Benfrancis1993 | ... | 14-08-2014 @ 15:47 | |
Cut toe in half = bad day. Member 4359, 3581 posts SQ 270, BP 140, DL 310720.0 kgs @ 137kgs UnEq | unit94 said:Only "real strongman fans" going to comps is why we still have big comps being held in car parks. Thankfully the situation is improving due to casual fans going to shows. I was talking to a guy at Europes who was with his son and it was the first comp he'd seen live and he was so excited to see the guys in the flesh that he had watched on tv. Ed Hall came out to give his t shirt to a young lad in the crowd and he was so happy you could tell he's gonna want to watch other comps, Ed gave the lads dad a hug aswell and he looked like he was about to cry! Looked more like a football fan finally meeting a player he'd been watching for 20 years. These are the people we need at comps not just lads off sugden but passionate fans that are never going to compete themselves. The accessibility of the athletes is a massive selling point which is fairly unique to strongman. The guys were staying hours after the comp to take pictures and talk to fans, people appreciate that and will want to come again. There were thousands of people chanting Eds name when he went for the deadlift, there has never been atmosphere like that for strength sports anywhere. Would you rather have that or would you rather 250 people go to watch because it had barely been advertised? There was a moment when Bryce said he was sitting in an Eastern European pub with Svend wondering if the sport was ever going to get anywhere and it looks like it is going somewhere a massive part of which is thanks to advertising on social media. That was beautiful | ||
AdamT | ... | 14-08-2014 @ 17:07 | |
AKA the great reset Member 4056, 5207 posts | unit94 said:Only "real strongman fans" going to comps is why we still have big comps being held in car parks. Thankfully the situation is improving due to casual fans going to shows. I was talking to a guy at Europes who was with his son and it was the first comp he'd seen live and he was so excited to see the guys in the flesh that he had watched on tv. Ed Hall came out to give his t shirt to a young lad in the crowd and he was so happy you could tell he's gonna want to watch other comps, Ed gave the lads dad a hug aswell and he looked like he was about to cry! Looked more like a football fan finally meeting a player he'd been watching for 20 years. These are the people we need at comps not just lads off sugden but passionate fans that are never going to compete themselves. The accessibility of the athletes is a massive selling point which is fairly unique to strongman. The guys were staying hours after the comp to take pictures and talk to fans, people appreciate that and will want to come again. There were thousands of people chanting Eds name when he went for the deadlift, there has never been atmosphere like that for strength sports anywhere. Would you rather have that or would you rather 250 people go to watch because it had barely been advertised? There was a moment when Bryce said he was sitting in an Eastern European pub with Svend wondering if the sport was ever going to get anywhere and it looks like it is going somewhere a massive part of which is thanks to advertising on social media. nothing else needs said on the matter you nailed it. | ||
The_Lone_Wolf | ... | 14-08-2014 @ 17:24 | |
I eat a lot of meat Member 5124, 3000 posts SQ 245, BP 130, DL 275650.0 kgs @ 105kgs UnEq | Beautifully put unit. Strongman is on the up and these are exciting times. | ||
John | also | 14-08-2014 @ 18:27 | |
#biggef Member 5263, 3492 posts SQ 260, BP 195, DL 260715.0 kgs @ 130kgs UnEq | Also thought saddler looked in great knick looks like he has been working hard. | ||
fatter_tomorrow | ... | 14-08-2014 @ 20:43 | |
thinner after lockdown Member 594, 4166 posts SQ 100, BP 80, DL 100280.0 kgs @ 120kgs Eq | unit94 said:Only "real strongman fans" going to comps is why we still have big comps being held in car parks. Thankfully the situation is improving due to casual fans going to shows. I was talking to a guy at Europes who was with his son and it was the first comp he'd seen live and he was so excited to see the guys in the flesh that he had watched on tv. Ed Hall came out to give his t shirt to a young lad in the crowd and he was so happy you could tell he's gonna want to watch other comps, Ed gave the lads dad a hug aswell and he looked like he was about to cry! Looked more like a football fan finally meeting a player he'd been watching for 20 years. These are the people we need at comps not just lads off sugden but passionate fans that are never going to compete themselves. The accessibility of the athletes is a massive selling point which is fairly unique to strongman. The guys were staying hours after the comp to take pictures and talk to fans, people appreciate that and will want to come again. There were thousands of people chanting Eds name when he went for the deadlift, there has never been atmosphere like that for strength sports anywhere. Would you rather have that or would you rather 250 people go to watch because it had barely been advertised? There was a moment when Bryce said he was sitting in an Eastern European pub with Svend wondering if the sport was ever going to get anywhere and it looks like it is going somewhere a massive part of which is thanks to advertising on social media. mother f**king exactly!!!! | ||
samue1son | ... | 14-08-2014 @ 22:18 | |
Member 4416, 1372 posts SQ 210, BP 175, DL 240625.0 kgs @ 122kgs UnEq | unit94 said:Only "real strongman fans" going to comps is why we still have big comps being held in car parks. Thankfully the situation is improving due to casual fans going to shows. I was talking to a guy at Europes who was with his son and it was the first comp he'd seen live and he was so excited to see the guys in the flesh that he had watched on tv. Ed Hall came out to give his t shirt to a young lad in the crowd and he was so happy you could tell he's gonna want to watch other comps, Ed gave the lads dad a hug aswell and he looked like he was about to cry! Looked more like a football fan finally meeting a player he'd been watching for 20 years. These are the people we need at comps not just lads off sugden but passionate fans that are never going to compete themselves. The accessibility of the athletes is a massive selling point which is fairly unique to strongman. The guys were staying hours after the comp to take pictures and talk to fans, people appreciate that and will want to come again. There were thousands of people chanting Eds name when he went for the deadlift, there has never been atmosphere like that for strength sports anywhere. Would you rather have that or would you rather 250 people go to watch because it had barely been advertised? There was a moment when Bryce said he was sitting in an Eastern European pub with Svend wondering if the sport was ever going to get anywhere and it looks like it is going somewhere a massive part of which is thanks to advertising on social media. This post gave me a boner | ||
Wes | ... | 14-08-2014 @ 22:42 | |
31.6 and Obese !! Get in.... Member 869, 1355 posts SQ 320, BP 200, DL 310830.0 kgs @ 97.5kgs Eq | Savolainen87 said: It's very entertaining , great show . I understand that organizers try to make some money but It's starting to look like wrestling , too much advertizing . Stuff like "if u want to see Brian Shaw or Beni Magnusson buy a ticket " . Who need this ? It's annoying . This is strongman . As a Powerlifter, I'd rather go and watch Strongman. I wouldnt dream of inviting a mate or a family member along to a Powerlifting comp cos I've no doubt it would bore them rigid. Some sports I believe you can over-hype and over-sell, often failing to live up to expectations. Strongman is not one of those sports and, more often than not, doesn't sell itself enough. They captured the imagination of the wider public on this occasion and it paid off, maybe other events will make similar efforts off the back of it. | ||
Savolainen87 | ... | 15-08-2014 @ 08:37 | |
banned. Member 4768, 413 posts SQ 310, BP 232.5, DL 310852.5 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq | unit94 said:Only "real strongman fans" going to comps is why we still have big comps being held in car parks. Thankfully the situation is improving due to casual fans going to shows. I was talking to a guy at Europes who was with his son and it was the first comp he'd seen live and he was so excited to see the guys in the flesh that he had watched on tv. Ed Hall came out to give his t shirt to a young lad in the crowd and he was so happy you could tell he's gonna want to watch other comps, Ed gave the lads dad a hug aswell and he looked like he was about to cry! Looked more like a football fan finally meeting a player he'd been watching for 20 years. These are the people we need at comps not just lads off sugden but passionate fans that are never going to compete themselves. The accessibility of the athletes is a massive selling point which is fairly unique to strongman. The guys were staying hours after the comp to take pictures and talk to fans, people appreciate that and will want to come again. There were thousands of people chanting Eds name when he went for the deadlift, there has never been atmosphere like that for strength sports anywhere. Would you rather have that or would you rather 250 people go to watch because it had barely been advertised? There was a moment when Bryce said he was sitting in an Eastern European pub with Svend wondering if the sport was ever going to get anywhere and it looks like it is going somewhere a massive part of which is thanks to advertising on social media. good words | ||
rian1987 | ... | 15-08-2014 @ 10:04 | |
not stating facts. Member 3100, 502 posts | How much did the guys get out of the okie bar on the day? It looked very bendy? | ||
unit94 | ... | 15-08-2014 @ 10:54 | |
what is everyone's fran time? Member 3986, 10452 posts SQ 340, BP 200, DL 400940.0 kgs @ 129kgs Eq | rian1987 said:How much did the guys get out of the okie bar on the day? It looked very bendy? Every bar is pretty bendy at 461 lol | ||
rian1987 | ... | 15-08-2014 @ 10:59 | |
not stating facts. Member 3100, 502 posts | unit94 said: Every bar is pretty bendy at 461 lol Well yeah that's true lol.. was bending like mad at 400 though. Just wondering the comparison to the globes at the wsm set up. | ||
JackRevans | ... | 15-08-2014 @ 13:30 | |
'There was also a sausage in my mouth.' Member 2477, 16481 posts SQ 190, BP 130, DL 235555.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq | rian1987 said:How much did the guys get out of the okie bar on the day? It looked very bendy? My okie bar was that bent with no weight on it | ||
beza | ... | 15-08-2014 @ 18:28 | |
I hit a pb today with a chest infection Member 3283, 1921 posts | hixxy1985 said:thankyou guys for the kind words. I will do a write up later if it gives something for ppl to read. Im not even sore after the comp either I'd like to read a write up mate if you didn't think many are interested. | ||
PaulSavage | ... | 15-08-2014 @ 19:02 | |
Member 2775, 6927 posts | beza said: I'd like to read a write up mate if you didn't think many are interested. This - many are interested | ||
samue1son | ... | 15-08-2014 @ 19:11 | |
Member 4416, 1372 posts SQ 210, BP 175, DL 240625.0 kgs @ 122kgs UnEq | Thing said:461.25 Shouldn't you get some kind of prize? | ||
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