Rules
These are now done at the same contest (World's Strongest Hands contest), using the same tested spring, that everyone else is using on these occasions.
One Hand Vulcan Gripper - 10 mm block close
Competitors will set the gripper down to a 10mm block to measure the gap before the close. No wedging/locking of your arm or elbow on any bodypart is allowed whilst setting the gripper. You will hold and apply the gauge yourself. Once the gripper is set (the other hand must be kept away from the gripping hand, arm and gripper) close the gripper till the handles touch.
One Hand Vulcan Gripper - 20 mm block close
Competitors will set the gripper down to a 20mm block to measure the gap before the close. No wedging/locking of your arm or elbow on any bodypart is allowed whilst setting the gripper. You will hold and apply the gauge yourself. Once the gripper is set (the other hand must be kept away from the gripping hand, arm and gripper) close the gripper till the handles touch.
One Hand Vulcan Gripper - 30 mm block close
Competitors will set the gripper down to a 30mm block to measure the gap before the close. No wedging/locking of your arm or elbow on any bodypart is allowed whilst setting the gripper. You will hold and apply the gauge yourself. Once the gripper is set (the other hand must be kept away from the gripping hand, arm and gripper) close the gripper till the handles touch.
One Hand Vulcan Gripper - credit card close
Competitors will set the gripper down to a credit card to measure the gap before the close. No wedging/locking of your arm or elbow on any bodypart is allowed whilst setting the gripper. You will hold and apply the card yourself. Once the gripper is set (the other hand must be kept away from the gripping hand, arm and gripper) close the gripper till the handles touch.
So that everyone is playing by the same rules, we shall use the gripper with the numbered handle in the fingertips (this is the handle with the number on the bottom and has the two metal plates attached).
