U105 Northern Quals Potential Events
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| Gra_Bul |  | U105 Northern Quals Potential Events | 10-09-2011 @ 17:13 |
 I was swinging out of control like an ape Member 1559, 4075 posts SQ 180, BP 100, DL 202.5482.5 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | Hello everyone, Ive been looking at some events for the northern quals and would like to put them out there for discussion, I understand that some will like to keep the same format for all quals to make it balanced, but wsm have diferent events in each group and a different final so just hoping this will work for us?? any sensible and constructive critisism welcome, also weights are to be arranged so please ignore any weight related comments, thanks for reading look forwardto hearing responses OH Medley WSM style dbell Block press ifsa log SS dbell Apollons Axle Moving event one of below Giant Farmers like Sadlers and Drag Hussafelt distance Giants farmers, yoke, drag Medley like yorkshires Hercules Hold like worlds (i have a plan) Deadlift of some sort maybe axle for reps, or silver dollar rising bar Wagon pull artic and trailer Stones 110-170 ish to varied heights and maybe heavier as they keep getting stronger lol Thanks for reading Gra | ||
| Pete | | ... | 10-09-2011 @ 17:25 |
 has spent time in a modern educational setting Member 47, 1221 posts | I might be in a minority here but I don't really like overhead medleys for qualifiers as, I feel, the blokes that have had the most practice on that particular kit (blocks, dumbbells) will have an advantage. IMHO, whether it's a log or an axle (or even viking) and whether it's for max or for reps, I think that they are a better test of strength as they are less technical. Just an opinion. I'm sure it will be a great promotion. | ||
| Boar | | ... | 10-09-2011 @ 17:26 |
 Walk your talk Member 5, 25558 posts Administrator | graham , i have seen your plan for the hold and although the plans look SWISH , i remember that event at the winter giants being boring as hell to watch ... guys just stood there holding on.... | ||
| Gra_Bul | | ... | 10-09-2011 @ 17:37 |
I was swinging out of control like an ape Member 1559, 4075 posts SQ 180, BP 100, DL 202.5482.5 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | Boar said:graham , i have seen your plan for the hold and although the plans look SWISH , i remember that event at the winter giants being boring as hell to watch ... guys just stood there holding on.... Ye I had this discussion with Hixxy and its a purest event, it will look impresive not blokes just holding barrels : \ but does appear boring to Joe public, only other idea is an old event circa 1980's WSM with the hand over hand bail lift on a winch type set up???? | ||
| GATES | | ... | 10-09-2011 @ 17:38 |
 What's your thoughts on one legged drills? Member 1725, 4343 posts SQ 250, BP 125, DL 272.5647.5 kgs @ 111kgs UnEq | Pete said:I might be in a minority here but I don't really like overhead medleys for qualifiers as, I feel, the blokes that have had the most practice on that particular kit (blocks, dumbbells) will have an advantage. IMHO, whether it's a log or an axle (or even viking) and whether it's for max or for reps, I think that they are a better test of strength as they are less technical. Just an opinion. I'm sure it will be a great promotion. I kinda agree with what your saying about block and db. But it is strongman if people want the same kit in every comp then they should do PL. Do you not think the strongest person will still prevail? Also if the events are up well in advance then there is no excuse for people to not practise a block press for instance flag stones.....ect are very similar. | ||
| Boar | | ... | 10-09-2011 @ 17:39 |
Walk your talk Member 5, 25558 posts Administrator | if you have room mate, the keg toss is just SO MUCH FUN to do and to watch !!! whatever you decide to do , it will be fantastic and i will either be there competeing or helping out !! | ||
| Gra_Bul | | ... | 10-09-2011 @ 17:43 |
I was swinging out of control like an ape Member 1559, 4075 posts SQ 180, BP 100, DL 202.5482.5 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | Boar said:if you have room mate, the keg toss is just SO MUCH FUN to do and to watch !!! whatever you decide to do , it will be fantastic and i will either be there competeing or helping out !! I had thought of keg toss as its very easy for us to do tbh we have a forklift on site so I can rig something up my only other thought was a rising bar throw like at Highland games | ||
| MrSmall | | ... | 10-09-2011 @ 17:44 |
Gone and easily forgotten....... Member 331, 22298 posts SQ 185, BP 100, DL 230515.0 kgs @ 85kgs UnEq | I suggest you put very bland standard events on regular kit for the qualifiers, and at another time do a crazy comp with all your awesome strongman kit for the athletes, make the qualifiers more of a spectator one maybe? | ||
| Boar | | ... | 10-09-2011 @ 17:46 |
Walk your talk Member 5, 25558 posts Administrator | MrSmall said:I suggest you put very bland standard events on regular kit for the qualifiers final warning smalls , i dont care if you have 'arrived' on the u90 scene. | ||
| Gra_Bul | | ... | 10-09-2011 @ 17:48 |
I was swinging out of control like an ape Member 1559, 4075 posts SQ 180, BP 100, DL 202.5482.5 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 10.09.2011 @ 17:53 PM by Gra_Bul Boar said: final warning smalls , i dont care if you have 'arrived' on the u90 scene. lol tbh I was just about to say I wont be invlolved in a farmers, yoke, deadlift, log, stones comp, no offence to anyone but thats not what me and Gates want to do, we want to offer the best we can and the best most interesting an challenging events for the lads, not the same format every year just 5kg heavier than last year p.s please continue to comment haha | ||
| Pete | | ... | 10-09-2011 @ 17:57 |
has spent time in a modern educational setting Member 47, 1221 posts | GATES said: I kinda agree with what your saying about block and db. But it is strongman if people want the same kit in every comp then they should do PL. Do you not think the strongest person will still prevail? Also if the events are up well in advance then there is no excuse for people to not practise a block press for instance flag stones.....ect are very similar. I like medleys and variety and so on but, at qualifiers, I prefer fairly (boring?) standard events. Just me! | ||
| Boar | | ... | 10-09-2011 @ 18:03 |
Walk your talk Member 5, 25558 posts Administrator | the best even to watch at the dragons was the odd object loading medley (and it was good at yorkshires too) somthing totally unexpected like the shot putt ! such fun ! | ||
| MarkClegg | | ... | 10-09-2011 @ 18:03 |
 knock knock !! who's there ?? OLD SCHOOL SUGDEN Member 212, 11439 posts SQ 325, BP 212.5, DL 370907.5 kgs @ 100kgs UnEq | What ever you put up mate will make someones day and ruin someone elses .. You have to look at the competitors as what they are "Selfish wa**ers" !!!! Just tell the f**kers what they are doing and to deal with it ! I hope I'm fit for it myself and would just like to say a massive thanks to Ben France who has done a unreal job over the last three years . You have big boots to fill Gra . I've every faith ! | ||
| JohnMarsden | | ... | 10-09-2011 @ 18:04 |
 Champion of Under The Radar 105 Member 805, 5301 posts SQ 325, BP 202.5, DL 335862.5 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | I think you should just keep to the basic, standard events for a qualifier, gives everyone the same oportunity to train events such as farmers, yoke, log, axel, deadlift, stones etc as there are plenty of gyms around that have this kit. Save the crazy different events for the final or another compeition. | ||
| GATES | | ... | 10-09-2011 @ 18:04 |
What's your thoughts on one legged drills? Member 1725, 4343 posts SQ 250, BP 125, DL 272.5647.5 kgs @ 111kgs UnEq | me and graham are not gonna do the comp if its just normal farmers, yoke , log.......ect as thats now what we want too do so its down to you guys to express what you want really | ||