Wales' strongest man
| siovrhyl |  | ... | 23-04-2010 @ 00:46 |
 Wales strongest man 2012 Member 548, 1197 posts SQ 300, BP 195, DL 360855.0 kgs @ 128kgs Eq | he told me a week or so ago that he might still compete, he's just gonna wait and see how it is nearer the time | ||
| Rob_Bush | | ... | 23-04-2010 @ 12:14 |
 Member 1323, 449 posts SQ 270, BP 210, DL 320800.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | At the moment, we're trying to compile a list of definite competitors. If Christian's knee is on the mend and on his instruction, we'll add him to the list as soon as possible. It's shaping up to be the most exciting Welsh Comp in its relatively brief history with a strong field of seasoned competitors, two of whom have won the coveted title on more than one occasion but have never competed against one another at the Welsh. We're also looking at several competitors - including myself – that are making their open competition debut. This year, both myself and Richie Allen are going to set up a Welsh Strongman Association website and endeavour to increase the popularity of Strongman in South Wales by holding events for first timers and novices where we will try to attract strength athletes, fitness freaks, gym rats and rugby players, (or anyone else for that matter with a bit of old-fashioned Welsh grit and a set of balls that would give Arild Haugen difficulty at the 5th podium)! We will be looking for support and advice from the other Strong Men of Wales, and together with cooperation from local gyms, public facilities and councils; we can hopefully look towards a good year for Welsh Strongman in 2011. | ||
| JC | | ... | 23-04-2010 @ 12:17 |
 technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq | owen_lewis said: just fancy doing a few open comps this year,i can always go back to u105.to be honest the comps a bit heavy for me,if i can place mid table il be happy,theres a lot of strong boys doing it this year.sorry to hear your not doin it mate Like f**k its too heavy for you mate, your a beast! All the best in the comp mate | ||
| ross_stone | | ... | 23-04-2010 @ 14:01 |
a very hunky young man Member 833, 270 posts SQ 350, BP 220, DL 370940.0 kgs @ 130kgs UnEq | im sure all the lads will put on a good show. this year there are better athletes and new ones like rob (very stactically strong) and owen in his first open comp which can mix it up a bit with the rest of them.. | ||
| ry87uk | | ... | 23-04-2010 @ 14:36 |
 has a shit deadlift lockout Member 696, 379 posts SQ 240, BP 155, DL 265660.0 kgs @ 115kgs UnEq | Rob_Bush said:Strongman in South Wales Don't forget there are 3 Gogs from up North !! lol | ||
| Rob_Bush | | ... | 23-04-2010 @ 15:07 |
Member 1323, 449 posts SQ 270, BP 210, DL 320800.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | That's a fair point there mate. Not wishing at this stage to compartmentalize Wales into regions, my thoughts were to hold a few comps in and around the capital and - just as comps are run throughout the country - people from the more sparsely populated areas of Wales will make the journey to compete. | ||
| ry87uk | | ... | 23-04-2010 @ 15:19 |
has a shit deadlift lockout Member 696, 379 posts SQ 240, BP 155, DL 265660.0 kgs @ 115kgs UnEq | I totally support what yourself and Richie are doing!! The majority of the guys involved in Wales' are from the South and it is totally understandable the comp is held there, especially from a logistics point of view of getting the equipment to the venue! We have our comp in the form of the UKSM North Qualifier ! | ||
| Richard_Smith | | ... | 25-04-2010 @ 22:52 |
☝ Member 1324, 84 posts | thinks it unfair ceartain people get to train with the equipment bein used on the day !!!!!!!!!!!!! should be the same for everyone !!!!!!!!!!! | ||
| siovrhyl | | ... | 25-04-2010 @ 22:59 |
Wales strongest man 2012 Member 548, 1197 posts SQ 300, BP 195, DL 360855.0 kgs @ 128kgs Eq | I do see your point here mate it does give dale an advantage but its gonna be someones kit it just so happens here that its the current champs kit. you just gonna have to be that little bit better on the day mate | ||
| Martin_Jones | | ... | 25-04-2010 @ 23:10 |
Member 566, 813 posts SQ 280, BP 175, DL 340795.0 kgs @ 125kgs UnEq | To be fair to Dale it's not all his kit being used. I believe it is just the rope for the arm over arm and possibly the farmers. I believe that Rob and Richie have had the kit made for the events. However people have been training on the said kit over the last few weeks. Now you will allways get this when people use there own kit, but that is the way it is. You could agrue that other athletes should not have access, but not everyone has access to full facilties. I know the car deadlift frame and tyre are down my gym, as I was using them last month... if I was competing would that give me and unfair advantage?? | ||
| Richard_Smith | | ... | 25-04-2010 @ 23:24 |
☝ Member 1324, 84 posts | i just think no one should get to train wiv it thats just my opinion !!! | ||
| Rob_Bush | | ... | 26-04-2010 @ 10:07 |
Member 1323, 449 posts SQ 270, BP 210, DL 320800.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | You do have a fair point there Richard but I truthfully believe that wherever you compete in the UK – whether it be England, Ireland, Scotland or Wales – situations such as this will always be apparent. What we have tried to do here is use, what I would consider to be ‘fairly standard’ or ‘run of the mill’ strongman kit so there are no surprises for any competitor on the day. If this year’s comp was being held at Peak Physique gym as it was last year, then the athletes that train there or live within a fairly close proximity would be training with the kit week in week out right or wrong. I trained with Dale and Ross yesterday at Dale’s facility in Aberdare using none of the comp kit and I really don’t think is makes any difference to Dale or Ross where they train or on what kit they train with as they both looked immensely strong. I myself have the greatest advantage with regard to training with the comp kit but comparatively speaking, I am not in the same league as many of the competitors - yourself included - having just made the leap to open competition from two very poor performances at novice level last year. Any competitor is welcome to test the kit for themselves prior to the comp as this then benefits no particular athlete. I fully understand that both travel expenses and limited time on a weekend can dictate whether a trip to Cardiff is feasible this close to the comp. Contrary to what readers of this thread may believe, the only competitors that have been using the Logs, Yoke, Farmers and Stones on a regular basis have been myself and Richie for the simple reason that we have been sourcing equipment for this comp for some time now and we intend to have matching equipment for up & coming novice and first timer events as mentioned in a recent post. A notice to all competitors... Please feel free to contact me on 07595 589 821 if you would like to arrange with me to travel down on Saturday 1st of May or Monday 3rd of May to test the kit. | ||
| Richard_Smith | | ... | 26-04-2010 @ 11:19 |
☝ Member 1324, 84 posts | now that is more than fair !!! just a shame im so far away from u guys !!! i think anyone gettin to train with the stuff used on the day does hav that edge !!! but like u clearly explained i soppose its one of them things lol!! i just hav to make sure im that little bit better  ahaha lookin like an awsome comp this year and i personaly cant wait il see al u guys on the day ! | ||
| JC | | ... | 26-04-2010 @ 11:30 |
technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq | Rob_Bush said:You do have a fair point there Richard but I truthfully believe that wherever you compete in the UK – whether it be England, Ireland, Scotland or Wales – situations such as this will always be apparent. What we have tried to do here is use, what I would consider to be ‘fairly standard’ or ‘run of the mill’ strongman kit so there are no surprises for any competitor on the day. BINGO! I would be astonished if all competitors dont have access to 95% of the equipment in this comp Don't see peeps probs TBH | ||
| Rob_Bush | | ... | 26-04-2010 @ 11:35 |
Member 1323, 449 posts SQ 270, BP 210, DL 320800.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | Cheers mate. Yeah, we're hoping that it'll be a successful comp this year but if anything, it'll certainly be exciting!!! We will ensure that there is plenty of kit to warm up with and that each competitor will be able to get to grips with the comp kit both prior to the 11:00 kick-off and prior to each event. I'll look forward to competing against you and all of the other competitors as we all have our strengths and weaknesses and I think it will come down to the most well-rounded athlete lifting the trophy. | ||
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