Different types of strongman comps

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Wayne_Cowdrey		Different types of strongman comps	09-08-2011 @ 21:14
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22043 posts	Should all comps have the same mix of static/moving events, or is it a good thing that there are comps with different emphasis? Discuss.

milsy		...	09-08-2011 @ 21:17
Ne n coner a fuickex .ay ouse part we .be Member 1425, 4647 posts SQ 340, BP 227.5, DL 335 902.5 kgs @ 125kgs UnEq	i would love to see a static strong man comp max log max dead max stone max squat max rolling thunder but thats just me

jimmy312894		...	09-08-2011 @ 21:23
312894 is jimmys prison number Member 402, 472 posts SQ 240, BP 180, DL 270 690.0 kgs @ 113kgs UnEq	I think if we have lots of choice of different comps the individual person can choose one which suits them best

martinb		...	09-08-2011 @ 21:25
Grass fed Member 1147, 7710 posts SQ 220, BP 185, DL 272.5 677.5 kgs @ 113kgs UnEq	variety is good I prefer 90s style WSM, loads of running around, with a max 18inch thrown in, but arnolds style is cool too I don't like the way everything is getting heavier though, tyres, farmers, yoke, soon if you ain't 180kgs bodyweight and pulling 400+ you won't be able to play at the top level, and I like watching comps where everyone has strengths and weaknesses

spam_up		...	09-08-2011 @ 21:27
Glorious spam Member 1563, 3961 posts SQ 180, BP 130, DL 260 570.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq	i prefer static events (to do and watch) but think moving events will always have their place. i like what milsy said about max everything comps but then its a bit like a powerlifting meet and quite boring for some people watching who ask things like '400kg deadlift, is that good?'

Thing		...	09-08-2011 @ 21:38
a large fingered spastic that demolishes plant Member 89, 31706 posts SQ 260, BP 220, DL 290 770.0 kgs @ 142kgs UnEq	Mine would be No deadlift Anything else is fine My choice would be Pressing medley with reps on last event Yoke 20m fasted time Farmers max distance Keg toss Truck unit arm over arm with push back Max deadlift Atlas stones

DomRedshaw		...	09-08-2011 @ 21:38
Uk limbo dancing champion Member 2666, 6551 posts SQ 202, BP 170, DL 255 627.0 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq	i think a variety of comps would be better than a variety of events, so have the odd comp static/max events, another all moving events, and the majority being both at different ratios. for example 4/5 events static 1/5 moving, then 3/5 n 2/5, 2/5 n 3/5 and a 1/5 static and 4/5 moving. but thats jus me, all in all varied event comps r better than jus static or movement if it was 1 or the other but doin a mixture of mixed comps n the odd static 1 here n there wouldnt hurt, wud it? but again a good mixture shows overall strength, so the answer to the question depends on what people want to measure, static strength or overall strength.


Boar		...	09-08-2011 @ 21:40
Walk your talk Member 5, 25557 posts Administrator	there is merit in a lighter comp which is more 'hi rep' orientated .... not crossfit but not strongman ...REPPING !!

Pompy		...	09-08-2011 @ 21:53
My opinions have run their course Member 694, 3112 posts	Boar said:there is merit in a lighter comp which is more 'hi rep' orientated .... not crossfit but not strongman ...REPPING !! you would say this! I'd like to see more tactic based events, eg. rep with heavy weight is 2 points, rep with light weight is 1 point etc etc

jimmy312894		...	09-08-2011 @ 22:00
312894 is jimmys prison number Member 402, 472 posts SQ 240, BP 180, DL 270 690.0 kgs @ 113kgs UnEq	Pompy said: you would say this! I'd like to see more tactic based events, eg. rep with heavy weight is 2 points, rep with light weight is 1 point etc etc I have that in my next comp 3 different stones 1 point 3 points and 5 points

Wayne_Cowdrey		...	09-08-2011 @ 22:03
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22043 posts	Pompy said: I'd like to see more tactic based events, eg. rep with heavy weight is 2 points, rep with light weight is 1 point etc etc How would that work? Points are based on placings, which is a good way of making sure each event is of equal value. There is already tactics in strongman. One example is deciding which order to attempt objects in.

Wayne_Cowdrey		...	09-08-2011 @ 22:05
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22043 posts	I said: How would that work? Sorry, I'm being thick. The points scored in the event would translate to placings. Still not keen on the idea though.

Pompy		...	09-08-2011 @ 22:05
My opinions have run their course Member 694, 3112 posts	as jimmy says really, points per "implement", then added up and workout event points from that table. I dont know exactly... but something with more tactics than just what order to do stuff in..... maybe an optional event which could make or break a comp... eg... random event only promotor knows what but something like a heavy stone or crowd pleaser.... stick this in a sealed envelope, people can opt in for double points or opt out. dunno just thinking out loud

jimmy312894		...	09-08-2011 @ 22:07
312894 is jimmys prison number Member 402, 472 posts SQ 240, BP 180, DL 270 690.0 kgs @ 113kgs UnEq	Wayne_Cowdrey said: How would that work? Points are based on placings, which is a good way of making sure each event is of equal value. There is already tactics in strongman. One example is deciding which order to attempt objects in. What he means is you have say 3 different weight logs say 100 = 1 point 120 = 2 points 140 =3 point you have 60 seconds and most points wins the event

Wayne_Cowdrey		...	09-08-2011 @ 22:11
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22043 posts	Does adjusting the established format add value to a comp?? Keep it simple!

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