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The 1999 EAST COAST STRONGMAN CHALLENGE
This years event took place at the Duck-In Restaurant here in Va. Beach, VA. We had a total of 20 competitors. The competitors came from all over , including Hawaii, Virginia , Delaware , Massachusetts, North Carolina , and Pennsylvania. They competed in six events, which included the Truck Pull , the Tire Flip , the Log Lift , the Farmers Hold , the Crucifix Hold and the Stone Load. We also had two weight classes, 224 lbs and below was the lightweight class, and 225 lbs and above was the heavy weight class. Event: #1. The Stretched Hummer/Truck Pull: That's right a fully functional stretched Hummer Limousine. James Henning of 5 Star Limousines donated his time and his Hummer to be pulled by the competitors. The weight of the vehicle came in right about 12,000 pounds, a little light for some strongman competitions. Also James lowered the tire pressure from 40 psi. down to 25 psi. which made it a little more difficult to break and pull. There was no starting block for this truck pull , but each competitor put forth their best effort.
The harness's used were from Ironmind. They held up, the way that they were
designed to.
Each competitor found the best way to pull this vehicle was to stay low and build up speed and then try to run with it. Event: #2. The Tire Flip: Kramer Tire donated the tires for this event. Both tires had to be flipped over an 80 foot course, with a 90 sec. Time limit. If the competitor was unsuccessful, than a measurement was taken. The lightweights had a 485 lb tire and the heavyweights had a 575 lb tire. The lightweights were all successful with their tire. Probably a little too light. The heavyweights had just a little bit more trouble.
Event: #3. The Log Lift: Sponsored by The Center For Health. We had two logs for this event, an actual wooden log and a new steel log. The wooden weighed in at 125 lbs. The steel log weighed in at 240 lbs. The logs had to be lifted from the ground and then pressed overhead. Each competitor had to show control, and the arms had to be locked. The light class started 185 lbs. The heavy class started with 240 lbs. Each competitor could pass on any attempts, but they were only given three attempts total. If they were successful with the weight, that counted as an attempt. The competitor would then have two attempts remaining. If he was not successful, he then could take that weight again, after everyone had a go at that weight. There was also a 90 sec, time limit in this event. Once his attempts were used, he was then given a score for the highest successful attempt. Who ever had the highest successful attempt , won. In case of a tie , who ever had the fewest attempts, and the highest successful attempt, then won. In other words strategy and listening in the rules briefing was the key in this event.
Both Erik Milliken and Daniel Jay were injured in this event , both with minor pec tears, Erik chose not to finish the contest as were Daniel did complete the contest. Event: #4. The Farmers Hold: Sponsored by A&D Services Inc. and Cast Stone Inc. Two oxygen cylinders, with handles and that were filled with concrete. Hd to be picked up from the ground and held onto as long as possible. The competitor had to stand erect with shoulders back. The light weight class had two hundred pounds per hand and the heavy class had two hundred and fifty pounds per hand. This was all grip and back strength.
Event: #5. The Crucifix Hold: Sponsored by Flex Gym. Two Bistar dumbbells had to be raised away from the body and held on to for time. The arms had to be reasonably locked , and the competitors were not allowed to raise them or lower them in a flapping motion. Who ever held them out the longest won. The light class had to hold onto 20 lbs. Per hand. While the heavy class had to hold onto 25 lbs. Per hand.
Event: #6. The Stone Load: Sponsored by Mighty Microhydrin and Cast Stone Inc. Round Mcglashen type stones had to be loaded onto platforms. The stones ranged from 195 lbs. To 295 lbs. The platforms were at two different heights . The two lighter stones were loaded onto 51" high platforms as were the three heavier stones were loaded onto a 44" high platform. The light class had to load the first thru fourth stone , as were the heavy class had to load all five of the stones. Each competitor was given a score for the amount of stones loaded and the time in which they did load the stones. Who ever had the fastest time , in loading their number of stones , won for placing. In case of a tie , depending on were the competitor dropped the last stone, then a measurement was taken for that competitor. The Measurement was taken from the starting point of that particular stone and measured to the edge of the platform. There was also a 90 sec. Time limit for this event.
Final point standings:
I would like to thank all that participated in this years contest and I am looking for more competitors next year. Thank you and train hard.
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