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| drew |  | ... | 04-09-2013 @ 16:25 |
 I thought Joplin choked on a sandwich? Member 616, 8404 posts SQ 180, BP 130, DL 220530.0 kgs @ 78.8kgs UnEq | hixxy1985 said:open comps are getting pretty heavy. 450+ yoke are ridiculous. imagine them putting 300kg race over 60m (turn at 30m) do you think this would be good to watch? personally i do. yes i do | ||
| martinb | | ... | 04-09-2013 @ 16:27 |
 Grass fed Member 1147, 7710 posts SQ 220, BP 185, DL 272.5677.5 kgs @ 113kgs UnEq | hixxy1985 said:open comps are getting pretty heavy. 450+ yoke are ridiculous. imagine them putting 300kg race over 60m (turn at 30m) do you think this would be good to watch? personally i do. Yes! It would be fast and get tough at the end, far more dramatic | ||
| Benvie | | ... | 04-09-2013 @ 16:27 |
 embarrasingly poor bench Member 2684, 4043 posts SQ 240, BP 135, DL 275650.0 kgs @ 103kgs UnEq | hixxy1985 said:open comps are getting pretty heavy. 450+ yoke are ridiculous. imagine them putting 300kg race over 60m (turn at 30m) do you think this would be good to watch? personally i do. I'd prefer 400kg for 30m, I suppose that is the problem though, everyone wants to see different things from strongman and the hard thing is striking a balance to try and please everyone. I think that whatever weights/distances people choose someone won't like it. | ||
| hixxy1985 | | ... | 04-09-2013 @ 16:29 |
 www.grahamhicks.co.uk Member 994, 9594 posts SQ 330, BP 250, DL 405985.0 kgs @ 135kgs UnEq | 50metre sprint attached to a parachute? | ||
| martinb | | ... | 04-09-2013 @ 16:34 |
Grass fed Member 1147, 7710 posts SQ 220, BP 185, DL 272.5677.5 kgs @ 113kgs UnEq | Benvie said: I'd prefer 400kg for 30m, I suppose that is the problem though, everyone wants to see different things from strongman and the hard thing is striking a balance to try and please everyone. I think that whatever weights/distances people choose someone won't like it. I like a 400kg for 30 occasionally too, but only if the field are of a level where they can move quickly with it Not if 2 guys waddle to the finish and the rest do a hundred pick ups to go 5m | ||
| nick | | ... | 04-09-2013 @ 16:36 |
finally got a tagline Member 1190, 2812 posts SQ 300, BP 200, DL 350850.0 kgs @ 105kgs UnEq | hixxy1985 said:50metre sprint attached to a parachute? i'd like to see a return of the first event in this comp | ||
| drew | | ... | 04-09-2013 @ 16:36 |
I thought Joplin choked on a sandwich? Member 616, 8404 posts SQ 180, BP 130, DL 220530.0 kgs @ 78.8kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 04.09.2013 @ 16:36 PM by drew what martin said | ||
| PaulSavage | | ... | 04-09-2013 @ 16:37 |
Member 2775, 6927 posts | Jc - your misunderstanding me a bit. I'm not saying open level competitors wouldnt piss 107.5kg logs, i'm saying lower the open weights to around about inter level so it's basically a normal strongman comp. Then the stronger guys do the bigger shows, arnold qualifiers, uk qualifiers, pro events etc Also nothing wrong with max events, dont have to all be repping. Martin - you are strong when you get rep 180kg deadlifts though mate, most gym goers dont ever come near that for one. Graham - Much more exciting imo, same for farmers. Watching you run with 400kg is exciting but watching most stumble along certainly isnt! | ||
| martinb | | ... | 04-09-2013 @ 16:54 |
Grass fed Member 1147, 7710 posts SQ 220, BP 185, DL 272.5677.5 kgs @ 113kgs UnEq | PaulSavage said:Jc - your misunderstanding me a bit. I'm not saying open level competitors wouldnt piss 107.5kg logs, i'm saying lower the open weights to around about inter level so it's basically a normal strongman comp. Then the stronger guys do the bigger shows, arnold qualifiers, uk qualifiers, pro events etc Also nothing wrong with max events, dont have to all be repping. Martin - you are strong when you get rep 180kg deadlifts though mate, most gym goers dont ever come near that for one. Graham - Much more exciting imo, same for farmers. Watching you run with 400kg is exciting but watching most stumble along certainly isnt! No Being the strongest in a gym where nobody is strong does not make you strong To know if you are strong compare yourself to strong people No matter who you are, if you can't oh 100kgs you aren't strong (open weight guy) enough to do a strongman comp because you aren't strong | ||
| brownbear | | ... | 04-09-2013 @ 17:12 |
 Morrisons - rump - 7£ Member 2206, 11578 posts SQ 228, BP 150, DL 260638.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq | unit94 said: I agree, surely a 130 log is fine for a qualifier, top guys will still be getting 8-10, 100kg log is like a toy to guys with 140+ maxes. I have been to see far too many open comps, qualifers as well, where "130 log" and strong guys are doing 1-2 and half the field no rep | ||
| martinb | | ... | 04-09-2013 @ 17:14 |
Grass fed Member 1147, 7710 posts SQ 220, BP 185, DL 272.5677.5 kgs @ 113kgs UnEq | brownbear said: I have been to see far too many open comps, qualifers as well, where "130 log" and strong guys are doing 1-2 and half the field no rep Yup. Forget set weights. Most of the field should be getting good reps, set the weight so they do | ||
| adamdutton | | ... | 04-09-2013 @ 17:19 |
Member 3694, 281 posts SQ 260, BP 172.5, DL 280712.5 kgs @ 132kgs UnEq | Personally as someone just starting in strongman I think there should be more strongman competitions overall, and definitely more inter comps, at the moment I'd do ok in novice but would struggle on the open comps, so this means I may have to not compete for a year and try build my strength up to open level, but if there were more inter comps I can still compete while getting stronger, without having to compete in novice comps when I'm above that level, (which as said puts new comers off) or without entering opens and not being able to finish off an event. | ||
| RickF | | ... | 04-09-2013 @ 17:23 |
Member 3090, 174 posts SQ 230, BP 195, DL 290715.0 kgs @ 115kgs Eq | I have to agree with a few of the people above, it's strongman, if your not strong, don't do it. I don't really get the concept of 'noivice' comps. As its strongman, not strong but only to a point man. First timers Opens Qualifiers and up. | ||
| Ben_F | | ... | 04-09-2013 @ 17:26 |
 vegetarian with a big deadlift - who would have thought... Member 340, 13300 posts SQ 315, BP 190, DL 350855.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | nick said: i'd like to see a return of the first event in this comp What a comp! lol | ||
| PaulSavage | | ... | 04-09-2013 @ 17:29 |
Member 2775, 6927 posts | Brownbear - exactly, and its embarassing/off putting for competitor and s**t to watch for the spectator. Martin - your thinking like a strongman competitor, not someone wanting to become a strongman competitor. Do i think of a 180kg deadlift as strong? Of course not, i have 30 rep'd that and i consider myself a piss weak deadlifter, but for people wanting to get into the sport, it's not so light. If you put 220kg rep deadlifts and 300kg yokes in for novice comps your gonna make sure the sport stays small. | ||