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Post by Jonathan Skinner on Jun 26, 2015 8:02:57 GMT -5
Do you have the full results Bo?
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Post by Jonathan Skinner on Dec 18, 2014 12:58:17 GMT -5
Certainly others can elaborate more on it but another crucial measurement of ones hand in relation to its "largeness" for Armwrestling is its thickness. So add that to the qualifications of a "large" hand.
Just cause, from wrist to fingertip is 8" width 3.75" and thickness at knuckle a paltry 1.25". Not gifted with mitts obviously.
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Post by Jonathan Skinner on Dec 17, 2014 11:47:36 GMT -5
This the first MS State championship?
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Post by Jonathan Skinner on Feb 26, 2014 13:18:33 GMT -5
I've got to disagree with you Gabe.
I believe everyone should understand that this community we are a part of, the armwrestling community, is a diverse one. There are personalities from outrageous talkers like Travis and Tom to the quite controlled like Brzenk.
It's part of human nature to think the best of something is either this way or that way but (and this is obviously my perspective and not necessarily "right" either) I believe the diversity is the best part about it. Ppl think oh the fighting or pushing will turn ppl off but there's a group out there that will be attracted to that sort of passion and pride and some of those will be drawn to a tourney somewhere. After Cobra has his show and shows a sense of zen (before the go that is, lol)or whatever there will be some that relate to that.
All in all I think the show will be a good thing for Armwrestling as a whole. Will it turn us into NFL? No, but there's to many people(not speaking of you gabe as i dont know you personally) afraid of the roots of Armwrestling. Ppl that think they are smarter or more sophisticated than arm wrestlers used to be(prob true in some respects) but the thing is people don't Armwrestle because its complicated or fancy or even because its a "clean" venue(all good things btw). But I believe ppl(as a whole) Armwrestle because its primal. It's base, and that's what the show last night has appealed to. There are probably more people pulling across benches and tables today then on any tournament stacked Saturday we've had as a community.
I am trusting that the other perspectives will be shown as well during the series. I don't know as I havnt seen them obviously but this first episode(to me) did what it was supposed to. It grabbed a hold of people's base desire to be competitive and passionate and to hell with looking proper in every moment. There was a lot of off the table coverage that helped to show that these are regular guys and not just grunting goons(like we may appear to be sometimes if you only saw us on a table).
Looking forward to the rest of the series.
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Post by Jonathan Skinner on Feb 26, 2014 0:06:50 GMT -5
Just watched the show on the dvr so no commercial problems and had the kids to bed. My wife, who's not a fan really, was screaming for Kenny by the end of the show and from what she's saying she's got into the character of some of the guys. That, to me, is exactly what the show sets out to do. It may not get everyone but there's going to be plenty out there like my wife who find something and get into the story and the sport. She's actually pregnant and told me she thought she was causing "mini-labor" by screaming so hard lol.
I know there's going to be mixed reviews and some people want strict Armwrestling or don't like the idea of showing Armwrestling as a back alley sport. Ppl will be ticked off about the "scrum" with Tom and Mike. They won't like the dramatization of the show but I really enjoyed it. Of course there's some showing it up for TV but seeing my wife so excited was pretty great and I bet there's more ppl that aren't arm wrestlers that like it than ppl in this community that do. I'm looking forward to next week.
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Post by Jonathan Skinner on Feb 14, 2014 11:31:15 GMT -5
Always... Use the Children.
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Post by Jonathan Skinner on Feb 14, 2014 11:30:50 GMT -5
And why would anyone not want to put them on their children?!? What? You don't love your child?!?What if your kid gets kidnapped? What if while he's fishing he gets bit by a snake and can't get help, these chips will be able to tell he's injured and where he's at!! If you don't like these then you're a barbaric idiot that probably still boils water for a bath!
All things we will be hearing once a chip like that is able to be pushed mainstream..
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Post by Jonathan Skinner on Dec 19, 2013 11:05:25 GMT -5
This Phil Robertson story is exactly what the scripture speaks of. You'll be hated for Christ name.
I've got several real world friends or family that are homosexual and everyone of them knows my belief system and this post will not surprise them. They also know that however they are living I love them and will fight for them if I see them being mistreated.
The hypocrisy of this media and a lot of liberals can be pointed out in one comparison.
What do you hear all the time about Muslims? Love them, they are peaceful, don't hate them... All manor of defense from the media goes to Muslims without a doubt. But what will happen to an open homosexual in a Muslim run nation?? Beheaded, beat to death, stoned, or worse. The worse thing a TRUE Christian will do is say hey look man/woman. The scripture says this and I really don't want you to go to hell for eternity. And that's called hate. We will be hated for Christ sake. Christians are berated constantly for hating this group or that group but let me ask you something. --
If you were blindfolded, unable to see where you were walking and I could see that a few feet in front of you was a 1000ft drop. Would you consider it hateful for me to say nothing or for me to yell and tell you to stop?
Lets say for the sake of this discussion that Christianity is not the one true belief system. It's just like any other religion. Even in that light, so whether you believe it's right or not the fact is that a person who believes the whole scripture and chooses to not say a thing is the one being hateful. Not the one that does speak up, and that's whether you believe it or not.
The thing is the leaders of the Lesbian and gay community don't want you to tolerate their way of life. They want you to support it. The media wants Christians to say its not against the scripture(and you can find some that do already), they want you to say its the right way. And that's the problem, I can believe whatever I want just like they can. But while they shout tolerance they really mean you either support my beliefs or you're hating me. The difference between the sides is I will continue to go about my life whether they choose to change or not(tolerance) but they will not stop until the voice of anyone that opposes their belief is shut up. Tolerance is not approval. So a Nation founded on freedom and professes freedom is really just trying to suppress and suppress until Christians are shut up but don't be surprised! The scripture has said this very thing will happen.
Yes, I believe Christianity is right, is the only way, but I believe each and every person has their own personal right to believe what they want. Just because we do not agree does not mean we can't coexist. But like I said, they refuse that world and instead you must belief they are right..
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Post by Jonathan Skinner on Nov 14, 2013 8:48:13 GMT -5
I've been waiting for a promoter to put something like this together. Looking forward to it and really like the discount for pulling both hands. Hopefully that will get a few extra left hand entries.
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Post by Jonathan Skinner on Oct 16, 2013 10:25:30 GMT -5
It's been said, but the words used are mostly irrelevant. Whether it's ready, don't move, or how are you guys doing..... Go. Doesn't matter if done with a proper pause to ensure each competitor stays neutral and lets both competitors know a GO is imminent.
I do think a change from the traditional "ready, go" is probably a good idea. Simply because breaking the old habit of saying "Readygo" will be much harder than starting a new standard of "don't move, go".
It then becomes the responsibility of the major sponsors to implement the new method. It may take several years but if they do promote the "Ready, Go" eventually the smaller tourney(for the most part) will begin to use it also.
When John Wilson says he varies the cadence the strict catch those "y" goers part of me says yes, I love it. But, I believe if there is a pause such as "ready - Go" the competitor in me says that if my timing is better than yours then I'm the better puller out the blocks. Much like sprinters. Why take that part away from the competition? Again, this is only IF there is a pause like others have referred to, Lenard's cadence. After all, both competitors have the same opportunity to listen to other matches and find the proper timing and if they go early it is easily discernible by the ref because of the pause in between.
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Post by Jonathan Skinner on Oct 16, 2013 9:39:27 GMT -5
Most nonbelievers will refute this easily (logically). One cannot prove something is true with itself. "Oh, so the bible is true because... It says it is?" That's not valid reasoning for someone who doesn't already believe its true. Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Just trying to sharpen one another, the more we(believers) are aware of the arguments and rebuttals to the faith, the better prepared we can be to defend it.
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Post by Jonathan Skinner on Oct 15, 2013 14:16:30 GMT -5
Thanks John
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Post by Jonathan Skinner on Oct 9, 2013 9:25:38 GMT -5
I apologize for not following your discussion here, but I wanted to share my view and experience.
First, I do believe the KJV is 100% the word of God. The scriptures are personally my favorite topic of discussion so it's nice to see this communication between you guys. Without going of to far on a tangent, (I'm liable to do without checking myself), I believe we all agree that Christianity is a religion or a life of faith. It's what allows us believers to live with joy when nonbelievers think we should be fearful or scared about various situations in life. It also provides detractors and opposers of Christianity the seemingly easy(to them) rebuttal of anything we, as Christians, believe. So that, while the items of belief we cannot physically tie down or prove, in the sense one proves gravity exist by dropping an apple. Those items strengthen a believers faith while simultaneously cause a nonbeliever to shake his/her head wondering how seemingly intelligent people could believe such folly.
I believe, it's for that reason there will always be these discussions(which are good and healthy) but most minds will not change without a personal revelation in ones own life.
To me it's just a matter of believe it all or none of it. Because if I try or any other man tries to deduce who wrote based on Gods inspiration or their own it can never be verified. And then I'm placing my salvation into my own hands, as arm wrestlers we all know how dependable they are.. Lol. But, just like in Armwrestling, when someone comes along with a stronger hand or a sly maneuver we end up with a broken wrist wondering why our hand didnt hold up. After all we know it felt as strong as ever.
So, when Paul says- All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: I choose to believe it. Because if I refute that scripture I might aswell throw the whole bible away because at that point I'm just following another man, and for me that is not acceptable.
For the argument people being about which version is "right" and how can one say the bible today is what God intended it to be I have this answer. And once again, it's a matter of faith. I do agree with what John Wilson brought forth concerning those that attempt to disprove the bible. How they end up proving its historical relevance but when it comes to the bibles teachings on morality and salvation. On Noah or Creation for that matter, there's simply no way to evidence those teachings. No way to "show" that they are "true" but this is Gods plan. For without faith it is impossible to please God. If it were proven 1000% that all the scriptures are truth there would be no more faith. There would be no need to choose God as it would become the only reasonable option. And it's shown and taught throughout scripture we must have faith. --- that was one of those tangents I mentioned.. Lol ---
Back on point, when asked why I think KJV is the "right" version it's a simple faith answer. My Fairh tells me, that God does not want anyone to perish, no one to go to a hell created for satan not humanity. So, that being true, My faith says there's no way God would provide the world he created with a road map for salvation(bible) for over 400 years that is false in any way.
I wrote this up on my phone so I hope it comes over ok and looking forward to more discussion.
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Post by Jonathan Skinner on Sept 18, 2013 15:08:28 GMT -5
I've heard a few arguments for each but never anything that's sounded convincing or definative. So I'd like to get the opinions of the Armwrestlers out there. What do you think and why? Argue for or against either. I prefer offset myself if only b/c the first table I ever used was offset. I tend to perform better on offset pads also. To me, it's nearly a completely different experience pulling center to pulling offset. when I spend all my table time training on offset pads then pull a tourney on center pads It feels to me like I'm in more battles vs offset. I've got my own thoughts as to why but id like to hear some input on the subject from you guys and gals.
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Post by Jonathan Skinner on Aug 23, 2013 14:11:13 GMT -5
Thanks
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