Thursday, January 1, 2009

Happy New Years!



I wanted to bring 2009 in with a "BANG"! I knew this wrench would break, however it gave me a little surprise...

4 comments:

Unknown said...

Hey Chris, My name is Harlan Jacobs.I just found your blog. VERY impressive ! I am 50 years old , have done 525 bench, won north America's strongest man over 40 in 2000, closed the #3 with both hands( certified) I have now started bending. Wow, depressing ! I got a 60d yesterday for the first time. so it is coming along.I also have tried card tearing.I suck at that !!! But I am going to work on it. You are an inspiration. Keep up the good stuff

Chris Rider said...

Hello Harlan,

Thank you. Very nice list of accomplishments you have there yourself.

Bending a 60 d is nothing to be depressed about, it has been the mark of a traditional strongman for many, many decades. The steadfastness that got you to the 60 can take you to the card tearing as well, stick with it - it will come.

Glad to hear that I inspire and motivate you! Thank you for the feedback.

Unknown said...

The 60d I have are from Lowes and are galvanized. Are those easy ones are hard ones ? I did a 1/4 carriage bolt today. I was a bit easier than the 60.

Chris Rider said...

It is hard to say what you have. I have had some of the galvanized 60's from there be average, and some others were quite stout. I have even come accross some other 60 D's that felt as strong as a Red. Next step is to try out some 1/4" x 6" grade 5 hex head bolts. If you want to talk about this in more depth send me an email at: chris@strongmanchrisrider.com