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Post by josephsirois on Jun 8, 2005 23:06:07 GMT -5
I'm finally getting to the point where I know most of the "big names" in our sport. When someone mentions one of the more popular names I get a picture in my mind of what they look like. I've been wondering lately though who are the best armwrestlers in the United States and abroad whom you feel don't receive as much recognition as they deserve. Any names you want to drop on this thread?
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Post by simon on Jun 8, 2005 23:07:58 GMT -5
I think Rick Soliwada, was significantly underated until Vegas, and Mike McGraw despite all he has done in this sport is still significantly underated.
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Post by Jeramie Towle on Jun 9, 2005 17:10:35 GMT -5
i would have to agree with steve about Rod and Ronwould also like to add Kurt Howgates name to that that as well. he is an exceptional armwreslter that dosentget a lot of notice.
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Post by Kurt Howgate on Jun 10, 2005 5:57:14 GMT -5
...also like to add Kurt Howgates name to that that as well....doesn't get a lot of notice. Thats EXACTLY the way I like it!  Thanks for the vote Jeramie.  |
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Post by Bobby Sholan on Jun 10, 2005 14:13:34 GMT -5
come on guys what about me i dont like to toot my own horn but i ve had some sweet matches with well know guys i havent been worth a $hit since i hurt my arm but im on a come back plus since i hurt my right my lefts been getting stronger
ex/me and mark gator in maine states
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Post by Bobby Sholan on Jun 10, 2005 14:15:16 GMT -5
me *
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Post by Jeramie Towle on Jun 10, 2005 22:08:36 GMT -5
welcome kurt, i am just calling them the way i see them.
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Post by Kevin Harris on Jun 10, 2005 22:12:43 GMT -5
I would have to say by far Roger Nowatzke, pulls, 154 and 176 , has a hand stronger then any buddy I have felt, he is not scared of any buddy and wants to pull everyone, this kids is the real deal
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Post by Scott Latella on Jun 11, 2005 5:32:33 GMT -5
I found this steel worker about 8-10 years ago that showed up at a little bar tour . His name is Chris Vanderbogart.. Blazing speed, big hand, and super strong at 176.. He goes to the AAA Nationals and places 3rd and just like that gone.. And his tech was medium at best. He would have been great.
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Post by Kevin Harris on Jun 11, 2005 6:51:19 GMT -5
Roger is from Nebraska , he has place second at nationals 3 times, out of 4 try's I think,
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Post by Elaine Blik on Jun 13, 2005 1:11:14 GMT -5
Good subject... needs to be back on page one...
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Post by josephsirois on Jun 13, 2005 1:12:19 GMT -5
 Thanks Elaine
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Post by jamesretarides on Jun 13, 2005 6:45:03 GMT -5
A few names off the top of my head: Rhett Houdek, Bob Wardrip, Allen Ferriera, James Smith, Chad Efird (as good top pressure as I have seen from a 187 so far), Rob Vigeant (a name you will all soon know), John Parton, Ron Klemba and Mike West (you hear about them but they don't get the recognition they deserve), Paul Walther, Darren Courtemarche (sp?), Steve Balligerone (sp.?), Dan Whittle, Tony Kitowski, Shawn Turner, Jamie Fortenberry, Nick Zinna. I am sure there are more, I just can't think of any.
Oh yeah Garrett Stepsis. I forgot about him.
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Post by jamesretarides on Jun 13, 2005 6:48:32 GMT -5
Scott, do you remember a guy named Durfee? I remember pulling him in an overall like 4 years ago in Mass. He was from your area in NY and, as I recall had a boatload of side pressure, was fast and had a great wrist.
His first name escapes me.
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Post by Jeramie Towle on Jun 13, 2005 15:27:27 GMT -5
yeah thats real funny garrett
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Thanks Elaine