NZ Strongest Man @ Big Boys Toys

[big MAC]

Thought I'd give the heads up on this now, either for those who want to watch and for the possibility that a few of you may decide to compete.

It's on the 15th and 16th November at Big Boys toys, Akl showgrounds. Strongman should be on at 9am, 11pm, 1pm and 3pm on each day, in the main arena with the motorbike shows etc. Memphis Meltdown is sponsoring the show- yes... Big Nuts. :grin:

Events are:

Day 1

Truck pull with harness and rope- 25m

Log clean and press for max weight- 5 attempts- starting 75kg

Anvil Carry for max distance- 160kg

Farmers walk for time- 100kg cylinders each hand for 50m

Day 2

Tire flip- 25m- 12 flips with +- 350kg tire

Log clean and press for reps- 95kg

Hercules hold/suitcase hold- 117kg per hand for time

Atlas stones- volcanic rocks 80,99,114,126,139kg onto 1.2m barrels.

There will be prizemoney of 3000$ for the top 10 comeptitors. Those of you who are serious about competing should start getting your butt into gear. I'd like to see a guy like SamWelly have a go at this. Mike Zero unfortunately will be at the Oceania champs at this time so he's out.

If you're keen to compete I'd suggest having at least a 200kg deadlift, if not, this isn't your show. Overheading 100kg+ on a bar would be helpful as well, otherwise the log lift will prove impossible. This is not a very heavy show at all, so conditioning will come into it in a big way. Though if you're weak, conditioning won't matter.

I'll post more details as I get them.

[Mike Zero]

I'll see you there next year, bro. Wish I could come up to at least watch.

[poos_n_wees]

Thanks for the heads up big MAC! I've always wanted to watch a live Strongman comp :clap:

[BIGKIWI]

Sounds like a good show I might do next year after a bit of training not this year though

[Luigi]

sounds good you doing it jono ?

hope they televise it.

[big MAC]

Good stuff guys.

Yes Luigi, I'll be competing in it. Hoping to come in pretty strong and decently conditioned, though my focus will be first on Oly lifitng nationals in October. Ultimately I want to move in strongman as my main training focus after I get my clean and jerk over 200kg.

Doubt it will be televised though. There will end up being youtube vids, but probably not much more. Maybe TV news as well.

[2guns]

go hard!

[michaelk]

Sounds like a good show I might do next year after a bit of training not this year though

Yeah I'd be keen too, but I'm washing my hair that day :shifty:

[Tonka]

Mat R and his team always put on a good show and staging it in the main arena has always gone down really well with the crowd. In previous years the likes of Big Levi , Reuben DeJong, Nick MacNamee, Matt Rossiter and under 100kg champ Andrew Soutar always put on a great display of strength/power and with the new boys like Big Mac coming through it will be no different this year. If you are in the area or just planning a trip to 2008 BBT have a look at these guys do their thing. Its simply awesome!!

[SamWelly]

Mate that sounds awesome, would def be keen to give it a go. How many competitors are you aiming/hoping for? Might be easier to give you a call about it?

[big MAC]

Mat R and his team always put on a good show and staging it in the main arena has always gone down really well with the crowd. In previous years the likes of Big Levi , Reuben DeJong, Nick MacNamee, Matt Rossiter and under 100kg champ Andrew Soutar always put on a great display of strength/power and with the new boys like Big Mac coming through it will be no different this year. If you are in the area or just planning a trip to 2008 BBT have a look at these guys do their thing. Its simply awesome!!

Thanks Tonka, I hope to continue that fine line of kiwi-strongman. Reuben DeJong told me he is planning to compete this year, which would be great. Of course getting Levi out for this would be good, but not likely to happen.

[big MAC]

Mate that sounds awesome, would def be keen to give it a go. How many competitors are you aiming/hoping for? Might be easier to give you a call about it?

Sure thing mate, hook me up with a PM and I'll get you some details over the phone. I'd anticipate about 7 guys or so doing this, the biggest field ever is 22, but those days are unfortunately past. Being a 2 day comp it might also make some guys not want to compete because it will demand a decent amount of physical prep. Personally, I'm just competing, so don't really care how many turn up, though the more the merrier, the stronger the better.

[big MAC]

If you would like to compete at NZSM this is the last week to get your T-shirt size in. Guys like SamWelly were interested.

Make your way over here:

http://www.powerhousegym.co.nz/gymforum ... 4#pid14231

[MTLKATO]

hey big mac when is the next strongman comp?? Might be keen on doing some next year if i can get my leg and shoulder strength up to par.

[nate225]

hey big mac when is the next strongman comp?? Might be keen on doing some next year if i can get my leg and shoulder strength up to par.

There's a few comps on but they aren't publicised well.

Aussie crew run the SI shows, Matt R runs NZ Strongest Man & one at Auckland Highland Games. Levi's been talking about doing something as well.

Try the Easter Highland games in Hastings as a first hit out - reasonably light events tho.

There's 3 of us from Napier/Hastings heading up for BBT's this year.

Nate

[MTLKATO]

CHEERS FOR THE INFO NATE, ALL THE BEST FOR THE COMP BROTHER!

[HotCheeks]

i went to the 2004 one and it was massive! highly recommend it :nod:

[Gym rat]

I have only seen footage of strong men events on Sky sport when doing cardio at the gym.That would be cool to attend.

[HotCheeks]

Gym Rat they dont have a class you can enter, been trying to get a ladies one going but organisers arent interested LOL :pfft:

[nate225]

Funny you should say that HC,

Although there is no womens class, there is a challenge on the friday which Matt has said there will be prize money for successful female entrants. So any gals with grips (sounds dodgy!) roll on up!!!!!

NZSM08 FRIDAY 14th NOVEMBER,2PM THOMAS INCH DUMBELL CHALLENGE.

SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER - MEMPHIS MELTDOWN NZ STRONGEST MAN COMPETITION WEIGH IN 9 - 10.30 EVENT 1 - TRUCK PULL - 12.00 NOON EVENT 2 - LOG LIFT - 1.30 PM EVENT 3 - ANVIL CARRY - 3.30PM EVENT 4 - FARMERS WALK - 5.00PM

SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER - MEMPHIS MELTDOWN NZ STRONGEST MAN COMPETITION DAY 2 EVENT 1 - TYRE FLIP - 10.30AM EVENT 2 - LOG LIFT FOR REPS - 1.30PM EVENT 3 - HERCULES HOLD - 3.30PM EVENT 4 - ATLAS STONES - 5.30PM PRIZEGIVING - 5.50PM

[HotCheeks]

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[big MAC]

Bump,... Big Boys Toys is this weekend.

Timetable and ticket info is on the site...

Saturday from Midday- Truck Pull, Log lift and Anvil Carry will probably be the best time to go, see alot of the strongman and see the rest of the expo inbetween.

http://www.bigboystoys.co.nz/arena.htm#memphis

[nate225]

See ya there Jono!

You on track to retain your title?

As far as confirmed competitors go I only know of:

Jono, Nickoli, Mick, Victor, Justin, Jono R, Nate.

Any of the NZBB crew going to turn up for a debut?

Nate

[big MAC]

Nate, well, I'm going to give it my best shot. I'm bigger, stronger and more importantly, fitter than I was last year, so that should help.

I think we have 11 confirmed competitors. Being a 2 day show, a bunch of guys pulled out because it's not going to be over in 3 hours. I take it Darcy pulled out?

[ExpensiveUrine]

Wookie POWAH is about to be unleashed.....