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Post by Michael Bluth on Jun 15, 2012 21:30:03 GMT -5
So I am a new puller but recently won a little money in the Open at a small tournament in Houston and I'm wondering what class I should pull at Nationals. My record in tournaments is as follows
Houston Armwrestling Association Tournament #1
1st right and left Novice and Open
Texas State
1st right hand Amateur
Houston Armwrestling Association Tournamemt #2
1st Right hand open (won $100)
1st Left Novice
I am not considering pulling the left handed open but I don't know what to do right handed. The puller I beat to win the last tournament would never pull in an amateur tournament so that has me thinking I could at least hold my own at Nationals but at the same time he and I are completely different pullers in terms of style. I have no dillusions about doing really well at nationals but I don't really want to go 2 and out either lol.
What should I do?
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Post by David Owens on Jun 15, 2012 21:57:55 GMT -5
By usaa rule you can pull amateur as long as you are not a recognized pro, test yourself in the open and pull amateur for the practice, it you win the amateur you will know the answer to this question for next time
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Post by Brian Malek on Jun 15, 2012 23:48:08 GMT -5
What weight class you pulling? I say go amateur the opens will be stacked hard 176 for sure..
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Post by Michael Bluth on Jun 16, 2012 9:43:08 GMT -5
I am pulling 243+. I'm like 255-260
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Post by James Chancey on Jun 16, 2012 22:44:26 GMT -5
Michael, I think you should pull both because I don't really think anyone will slow you down in the amateur class. This might give you some motivation for the open class. BTW this guy you beat at the last Houston event, I bet he was one handsome dude and strong as heck, right ?? I'm glad I didn't have to pull him....LOL You felt very strong keep up the good work, see YOU soon hahaha
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Post by kyledarby on Jun 16, 2012 23:07:17 GMT -5
For sure nothing wrong with pulling both
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Post by Michael Bluth on Jun 17, 2012 9:19:43 GMT -5
Lol thanks James. Yeah that guy definitely was everything you said and more! Hate to pull him when he is actively training. Good thing we are not in the same weight class! Thanks for the input everyone. Guess I am going to pull both!
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Post by Richard Gough on Jun 20, 2012 15:22:11 GMT -5
i usually pull novice with my week arm, left and open with my strong arm, right. that way im not dogged to bad by a lefty pro. been pulling since 86. no one has told me i coulnt do that in no league. sometimes ill go left in masters or if it is a bad turn out. that way atleast they will get thier trophy money back or it will help them get closer
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Post by Leonard Harkless on Jun 21, 2012 9:23:01 GMT -5
i usually pull novice with my week arm, left and open with my strong arm, right. that way im not dogged to bad by a lefty pro. been pulling since 86. no one has told me i coulnt do that in no league. sometimes ill go left in masters or if it is a bad turn out. that way atleast they will get thier trophy money back or it will help them get closer Our Novice is only for those that have not gotten a first place with that arm. If you have then Amateur is your class for the Left. LH |
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Post by Michael Bluth on Jun 21, 2012 16:17:24 GMT -5
i usually pull novice with my week arm, left and open with my strong arm, right. that way im not dogged to bad by a lefty pro. been pulling since 86. no one has told me i coulnt do that in no league. sometimes ill go left in masters or if it is a bad turn out. that way atleast they will get thier trophy money back or it will help them get closer Our Novice is only for those that have not gotten a first place with that arm. If you have then Amateur is your class for the Left. LH . Yeah I wouldn't pull novice. I thought Novice and Amateur were the same thing until not too long ago. My goal is to win the Amateur right handed(not saying I will but it's my goal) and give it what I can left handed. I still might pull right in the open but we'll see |
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Post by Richard Gough on Jun 22, 2012 5:16:07 GMT -5
never heard open was amateur in my life .
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Post by Leonard Harkless on Jun 22, 2012 8:36:45 GMT -5
never heard open was amateur in my life . That's because it is not. Open is just that open to anyone that can make the weight. Pro is also open to anyone that can make the weight but the class gives out money. Amateur is for anyone not a "recognized" Pro. Novice is for anyone that has not taken a first place with at least 4 in the class. |
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Post by kyledarby on Jun 22, 2012 9:10:39 GMT -5
Michael just don't spend to much time in amateur. Generally speaking the amateur classes get novice level pullers. If you are doing as well as you say maybe pull amateur occasionally and enter opens to get the experience. Good luck man.
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Post by Michael Bluth on Jun 22, 2012 15:59:40 GMT -5
never heard open was amateur in my life . Who said that? I said I thought Novice and Amateur were the same not too long ago |
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Post by Michael Bluth on Jun 22, 2012 16:01:03 GMT -5
Michael just don't spend to much time in amateur. Generally speaking the amateur classes get novice level pullers. If you are doing as well as you say maybe pull amateur occasionally and enter opens to get the experience. Good luck man. I feel the same way you do. This will be the last tournament that I enter the amateur class |
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