sking's log

[sking1001]

Thanks for answering the newbie questions, guys.

If you can do a heavy triple with it, you can get it.

I assume that triple means a touch and go in the gym. So there is really no question with 255.

[sking1001]

I think they're a solid company. I'd buy their stuff without major concerns.

Carlos, thanks so much for all your help on this...and in the past too.

I already had my order queued with Titan, but the system had a problem with shipping to my work address, even though that address is one of the billing addresses on my card. I called my credit card company, and apparently they charged and credited my account twice. I called Titan, but they just closed, and I need to get my order placed today.

Anyway, I called Inzer (apparently I overlooked the number earlier), got someone on the phone IMMEDIATELY, and since I had already ordered a belt in the past, it was super easy. True story bro. Got a black singlet and the true black wraps.

It's my first meet, so even if they put the kibosh on my wraps, it'll be fine :-)

EDIT: oh, and Inzer was $13.73 cheaper

[Carlos Daniel]

Carlos, thanks so much for all your help on this...and in the past too.

I already had my order queued with Titan, but the system had a problem with shipping to my work address, even though that address is one of the billing addresses on my card. I called my credit card company, and apparently they charged and credited my account twice. I called Titan, but they just closed, and I need to get my order placed today.

Anyway, I called Inzer (apparently I overlooked the number earlier), got someone on the phone IMMEDIATELY, and since I had already ordered a belt in the past, it was super easy. True story bro. Got a black singlet and the true black wraps.

It's my first meet, so even if they put the kibosh on my wraps, it'll be fine :-)

EDIT: oh, and Inzer was $13.73 cheaper

I remember you saying the true blacks are not allowed at NASA, I'm confused why you ordered them.

You're welcome bro, glad I could help in some way!

[sking1001]

I remember you saying the true blacks are not allowed at NASA, I'm confused why you ordered them.

I talked to someone that did a NASA meet, and they said they used them and it was okay. Just because it's not on the "approved" list doesn't necessarily mean they won't allow them.

Thinking back, I might have made a rush decision and should have gone with Iron Wraps Z, but I've only heard good things about true blacks, and like I said, being my first meet, if they don't let me use them, I'm okay with that too. I'll train with them and be prepared to go either way.

[Carlos Daniel]

I talked to someone that did a NASA meet, and they said they used them and it was okay. Just because it's not on the "approved" list doesn't necessarily mean they won't allow them.

Thinking back, I might have made a rush decision and should have gone with Iron Wraps Z, but I've only heard good things about true blacks, and like I said, being my first meet, if they don't let me use them, I'm okay with that too. I'll train with them and be prepared to go either way.

The iron z are good too. I got a pair recently but haven't been able to use them, since I'm not training with wraps now.

[sking1001]

Thought about it more and called Inzer first thing this morning and changed to Iron Z wraps. Forgot to add nose tork, so got that too.

I'll post today's session when I get back in town Mon/Tues.

Have a great weekend!

[Carlos Daniel]

Thought about it more and called Inzer first thing this morning and changed to Iron Z wraps. Forgot to add nose tork, so got that too.

I'll post today's session when I get back in town Mon/Tues.

Have a great weekend!

Now we're talking. You're all set, give me a heads up when the wraps come if you have a question about them. I'm no expert, but I can make them work. Check my video about knee wrapping if you haven't already.

[Tad_T]

If you want to figure out how to match them to your underwear, Carlos is the man!

[Tom Narvaez]

That's awesome that you're all signed up for a meet, Steve. Hella jelly. The next USAPL meet in WA St. is in August. I'll be waiting until then.

[sking1001]

My gear might still arrive before my session today, but I know it will be here before the mock meet I'm planning on Saturday. Had a very relaxing long weekend and a good session Friday before I left too:

Squat - PR
45x10, 135x5, 185x5, 245x3, 300x2, 355x3, 355x5
Was supposed to be just one top set of 5, but I failed the 4th rep. Took 5 minutes, manned up, and killed all 5.

Deadlift - PR
245x5, 335x3, 385x1, 415x5
Hook gripped 385. Super easy. I might play around with using hook grip for all heavy singles.