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petemayhew
13-03-2007, 18:10
Hey all :)
On the scoreboards I am --
Peter Mayhew United Kingdom
I've decided to let you know about how I'm getting on and my scores and progress in the coming months. Please reply and comment :)
I made an excel spread sheet not that long ago so i can record my results and maybe graph them up. This is what I've got so far -
Dates Scores
23/12/2006 12352
06/01/2007 12723
23/01/2007 13106
06/03/2007 13153
09/03/2007 13437
Heres the graph -
Heres my endurance runs -
Date Achieved Speed (RPM)
27/01/2007 16432
03/02/2007 16943
12/02/2007 17055
16/02/2007 17061
07/03/2007 17108
09/03/2007 17209
These are only approximations as I can't remember the exact dates in which they were achieved.
Feel free to chat or boast about scores :rolleyes:
Pete
petemayhew
13-03-2007, 18:41
Another interesting thing I've just done now is to see when I'm likely going to hit such benchmarks as 14K speed 18K Endurance. So i just made a line of best fit on the graphs and extended it out until my birthday 10th June (make me 15) so heres the speed graph -
http://i9.tinypic.com/4gqbgi9.jpg
As you can see I'm likely gonna hit 14 about the middle of May and by my birthday be on about 14300.
Heres the strength -
http://i14.tinypic.com/2e58jz7.jpg
The graph indicates that 18K will come at the start of May and on my birthday will be around 18600.
All this is probably going to be really inaccurate but it's quite a fair representation of how my scores are going to go. In all hope :o :).
As the scores get higher it's harder to improve therefore your improvement curve will be straighter and less progress made? Am i right 15 k ers ? :rolleyes:
Pete
Keep going hard Pete. When I started you were my target now I'm working my butt off to try and stay ahead. I really think the metal is helping my endurance and pulsing technique. Maybe it is time!!:)
petemayhew
14-03-2007, 18:07
Keep going hard Pete. When I started you were my target now I'm working my butt off to try and stay ahead. I really think the metal is helping my endurance and pulsing technique. Maybe it is time!!:)
I was your target, now your mine :D What's you 30s? :rolleyes:
Installed
14-03-2007, 20:00
As the scores get higher it's harder to improve therefore your improvement curve will be straighter and less progress made? Am i right 15 k ers ? :rolleyes:
I'd say just about anyone will tell you that that is true.... see I have a hard time believing you'll be doing 18600 90s the day you turn 15. :p But at least you have a general short-term projection with those graphs.
petemayhew
14-03-2007, 20:31
I'd say just about anyone will tell you that that is true.... see I have a hard time believing you'll be doing 18600 90s the day you turn 15. :p But at least you have a general short-term projection with those graphs.
The line should really be a curve, as when the scores go higher the progress is slower :o But my targets for when I'm 15 are 14K speed and 18K endurance, which are reachable but way to far away at the moment
I was your target, now your mine :D What's you 30s? :rolleyes:
only 6141. I'm hoping to improve it and get 12k for 60's. As adrena1in said I think this is a good step toward 18k for 90's. My best is about 11800.
I'm glad I saw this as I got my powerball 2 days ago, I'll write down my top score each week from now on.
petemayhew
15-03-2007, 22:26
Hey All
I had a Hot Mode tonight.
As short as it was, disaster struck and in the middle of the FIRST 90s run my powerball broke :( I had it going about 15 secs to go and It sort of made a weird noise then started vibrating extremely then rattling a bit now it's totally gone. I don't know what caused it but i caught it on video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb3NThtNlV8
I managed a few 30s runs and speed runs with the broken powerball.
http://i17.tinypic.com/498l0rq.jpg
http://i19.tinypic.com/34e875c.jpg
Pretty shocking scores for me really but i was using a broken ball :o
Bad luck Pete, better luck next time.;)
We all have days that are sent to try us Pete.
You'll have a better day soon.
;):D
petemayhew
21-03-2007, 22:43
Hot Mode Tonight
Wasn't 100% and had a broken ball (waiting on replacement part :o)
Scores in order of how i got them
12067
12155
12345
12500
12505
12642
12737
Quite far off my records but happy for it on a dodgy powerball :)
Nice going Pete. Something that baffles me though is that I am about 500 revs up on your right hand record, left hand is about 100 revs better, but my 90s and 30s are way below yours.:confused:
90s and 30s dont really relate to your speed record, its about muscle strength in itself, combined fast twitch muscles to get the speed and then the slow twitch to keep it going for so dam long. i think im more made for endurance to be honest. GILPI
Adrena1in
23-03-2007, 16:24
90s and 30s dont really relate to your speed recordExactly...some are better at speed, some at endurance. Endurance is my forté...my 30s and 90s records are better than some 15k speed-merchants! :D
Alastair V
23-03-2007, 20:03
Exactly...some are better at speed, some at endurance. Endurance is my forté...my 30s and 90s records are better than some 15k speed-merchants! :D
Better than most 15k speed merchants Tim ;)
petemayhew
26-03-2007, 21:00
Close to my Lefty record
http://i3.tinypic.com/2ujngw5.jpg
Tried the super glue on the rotor cracks worked! :)
Didn't really do alot of powerballing just concentrated on my left hand (have to keep my left hand above GILPI's ;))
Installed
27-03-2007, 01:21
Pretty good on a bad ball. I think all three of my powerballs are starting to crack, and its really annoying.
Nice on the lefty there. Keep spinning...
petemayhew
27-03-2007, 22:18
Hey All
Got my new Blue 250hz Pro and just still waring it in :o
I did 5000(00) on first setting to try and prepare the ball for scores.
First 90s
http://i13.tinypic.com/2h5k9za.jpg
First 30s
http://i10.tinypic.com/2iixxc2.jpg
Then speed score
http://i3.tinypic.com/47amh6a.jpg
Not bad after a long day of sport in the nice weather :rolleyes: and waring in a new ball!
More scores to come!!
Cya All
Pete
Very nice. I've always wanted a blue but the never seem to be in stock when I order. Looking forward to some good scores from that sucker.:)
petemayhew
28-03-2007, 17:57
When i ordered my 250Hz they just come in any colour, you can't choose where i buy
petemayhew
28-03-2007, 18:53
Thank You.
:D Just warmin up now, should get some scores in a minute :)
petemayhew
28-03-2007, 22:02
Ok so had a hot mode today.
Ball is not 100% but its ok
I used Ed Tech actually to its full potential and managed a few runs over 17K :D
I tried one handed endurance for a change (right)
http://i11.tinypic.com/2mo860k.jpg
Then i went on to left hand speed and ... new record! :D
http://i13.tinypic.com/307yelx.jpg
Hopefully more scores to come
Cya Peeps
Pete
Installed
28-03-2007, 22:13
You gotta be careful with that ed tech, you dont want to excessively use it if you want your ball to remain in good shape. Anyway, nice scores. Left hand records are always fun; for me, I'm always suprised when my left hand makes a good score because it feels really weird - like you almost arent even trying.
haha, Pete, even your single handed 90s run beats the **** out of my best attempts at endurance :o, well done.
And congrats on your new LH record :)
You gotta be careful with that ed tech, you dont want to excessively use it if you want your ball to remain in good shape. Anyway, nice scores. Left hand records are always fun; for me, I'm always suprised when my left hand makes a good score because it feels really weird - like you almost arent even trying.
very true, it definitely seems like the non dominant hand has an easier time at speeding the ball up sometimes. Although with me it still feels like im on the brink of losing the rythm at any time, and it can be pretty hard to get consistently good runs because of this.
Linus
petemayhew
29-03-2007, 20:21
haha, Pete, even your single handed 90s run beats the **** out of my best attempts at endurance :o, well done.
And congrats on your new LH record :)
Lol. I'm working on 17K one handed :p No way am i going to get that!
Can I asked people to just say what their best one handed scores are so i can see what people can acheive
Cheers
Alastair V
29-03-2007, 21:02
I did 16427 one handed (right) when my left hand was injured.
Pity really, because if i could have utilised both hands in that attempt then i could have beaten my record because i ws on a big hot mode.
petemayhew
29-03-2007, 21:30
Woah 16427 is pretty good going :eek: :o
Personally best 90s right hand is just over 14000, cannot remember the exact number. Bu keeping in mind I don't use Ed tech, just normal continuous spinning...;)
petemayhew
30-03-2007, 17:11
Personally best 90s right hand is just over 14000, cannot remember the exact number. Bu keeping in mind I don't use Ed tech, just normal continuous spinning...;)
I don't actually use Ed Tech for my spinning. Only reason why my record was Ed Tech is because i lose grip for a second or two on the changeovers :o
I think if i mastered Ed Tech properly i could probably beat my score. But i only concentrate on NON Ed Tech runs when i do my endurance :)
Installed
30-03-2007, 18:01
I made 16804 right hand only with ed tech yesterday, and 15021 left handed without ed tech. I believe Pako and Akis have gotten near 18k. :o
petemayhew
30-03-2007, 18:16
I made 16804 right hand only with ed tech yesterday, and 15021 left handed without ed tech. I believe Pako and Akis have gotten near 18k. :o
Very Nice on handed score Installed! 18k WOOOO :eek:
petemayhew
30-03-2007, 23:20
Hot Mode Today
I was inspired by LTLFTC to track my scores on a spreadsheet during my hot mode. So here goes.
Did about 15 minutes of slow speeds
Scores are in Chronological order.
http://i12.tinypic.com/4dlrk2e.jpg
One new record today
17279 NO ED TECH
Video at Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=badrKoev7z0
Developing New Blisters :mad:
So best scores were LEFT 12591 RIGHT 13036 90s 17279 30s 6159
Will be rested till mondays live comp most probably
Cya Pete
One new record today
17279 NO ED TECH
Excellent Pete, well done, especially since you now posted the 17000+ 90s score like a real man...;)
woah fantastic work :D,
You don't happen to have a graph for thir run do you? I'd love to see your speed throughout this run.
Linus
Installed
31-03-2007, 12:22
I tried that graphing thing the other day and I didnt really care for it... my hands were shaking so bad that I couldnt write them down! :o
Great endurance scores Pete!
I tried that graphing thing the other day and I didnt really care for it... my hands were shaking so bad that I couldnt write them down! :o
Great endurance scores Pete!
haha I know how you feel, just did a couple of one handed 90s runs and my hand feels like it will just fall off. I can barely type never mind trying to hold a pencil...hehe :o. And I can only get 14,900...lol
Linus
petemayhew
03-04-2007, 17:30
Ok Hot Mode today
So i started off with a 90s run which was around 16500 which was quite unexpected as i wasn't really trying just warming up.
I decided to concentrate on my left hand today (mostly) scores were 12809 12737 12920
http://i14.tinypic.com/40eqwww.jpg
Result, 13k will most probably elude me from now on :D
I then went onto endurance which was ok for me at first i got scores of 17192 17088 17229 and then after some persistence -
http://i3.tinypic.com/3yrvfyt.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcrCw3GKhto
I sound a little tired :p
I'm quite "chuffed" with that tbh hopefully more to come
as far as speed goes, which i did mostly just after a 90s (when I'm most warmed up), i got 13088 13181 13230 13159 13244 (my best today) -
http://i5.tinypic.com/49kgqiv.jpg
So very good day for endurance and happy with speed today :)
Like the avatar ? Lol!
Pete
Good work Pete, sounds like a good session.
Pete
Top strengths scores being knocked out, especially the Ed free :) it won't be long until that speed score starts going up and up:)
Keep spinning and nice video and avatar!
Like the avatar ? Lol!Pete
Very suave. Well done on the 90's 18k isn't as far as it seems from there.
I find I work on 90's and speed comes almost by default so expect some big speed improv's soon..
PS How do you post a score on gyrotek? I know you need the word of the month but where do you post them?
petemayhew
04-04-2007, 11:02
PS How do you post a score on gyrotek? I know you need the word of the month but where do you post them?
Well there's a thread for monthly endurance scores ( 90s/30s scores you have made in the current month )
Then there exactly the same for speed. Different thread
and there's a your records thread just for general chat on records really.
So if you make a new 90s records for instance you make a thread inside monthly endurance scores (http://gyrotek.net/forum/forums24-sid818c38db642a322af71d7d901cea1dcf.html). In your case it would be 'LTLFTC - April' and then post whatever new scores you have in that thread giving a link to your video and a picture maybe.
The people who do the scoreboards at gyrotek will see your thread and then put the score on, its not like powerballs.com where you fill in a form.
Anything ur confused with further you might want to consult Obiw4n
Pete
Hiya Pete,
I like the avatar, man. Really cool. Applying for a part in the next Matrix movie, by any chance??:D
petemayhew
04-04-2007, 23:01
Lol i wish, i love the Matrix though. Such a good trilogy it's definitely up there with LOTR :D
Adrena1in
05-04-2007, 08:20
i love the Matrix though. Such a good trilogy it's definitely up there with LOTR :D
No WAY is it. Reloaded and Revolutions were naff. :rolleyes:
Lol i wish, i love the Matrix though. Such a good trilogy it's definitely up there with LOTR :D
Sorry mate, I agree with Adrena!in here. Coll movies, but NOWHERE in the same league as the adventures from Middle Earth...;)
petemayhew
10-04-2007, 00:51
New Record
http://i11.tinypic.com/449t8ig.jpg
dcash10181
10-04-2007, 00:58
Awesome Peter!
New records coming out everywhere! You are definitely making progress to 14k. I imagine you will do it very soon.
Here's something to try. Change the angle or position of the Powerball in your hand. Find a good spot to fit it into securely in your palm. Then do the same thing that you did for this record to see if there is a difference. When I changed my grip, it made a huge difference.
It would be cool to see you climb from 13551 to 14K in no time flat! ;) :D
Always Powerballing,
Duane Cash
Well done Pete I just popped in to Gyrotek foe a quick look abd saw the score
BarryBPL was on line and forced:D me into having a go so I did a couple of quick warm ups but way off best.
Anyway back to you 14 k soon I think well done
Just watched my speed vid of 14138 hoping it would show it but it doesn't. I have two things I need to be doing to get to 14k. I call them eminem hand and elvis leg. From what I've seen of your vids you have eminem hand(left) down pat. What I was hoping my vid would show was elvis leg. When I get my right leg in sync with my right hand I get a massive improvement in score with no real extra hand effort. That one thing alone took me from 13.5 to 14k in one night. When you nail it you know all about it. So make sure you "step on my blue suede shoes" good luck
Adrena1in
10-04-2007, 08:25
It would be cool to see you climb from 13551 to 14K in no time flat! ;) :D
Certainly would. After changing my direction of rotation it took me a few months to get to 13.5k, but then it was just a week or two to get over 14k. Keep up the training Pete and hopefully you'll make a quick progression into the 14k club too. :)
petemayhew
10-04-2007, 13:05
Certainly would. After changing my direction of rotation it took me a few months to get to 13.5k, but then it was just a week or two to get over 14k. Keep up the training Pete and hopefully you'll make a quick progression into the 14k club too. :)
I've set a goal to reach 18K 90s 14K speed by the time I'm 15 (2 months exactly :)) So if i reach my goals i will be more than happy and if i do sooner then thats just a bonus.
One other thing is that i changed my grip from counter towards palm to rotor towards palm and i came out with new score, weird really :confused: But it did feel and sound much faster that way :eek:
Adrena1in
10-04-2007, 14:14
A lot of people favour rotor-to-palm, or RTP as I call it. I've tried many times and just can't get a decent grip like that. Fine for extreme endurance speeds, and not too bad for 90s speeds, but anything over about 13k and I struggle.
Alastair V
10-04-2007, 14:18
It doesn't really seem to make a difference to me which way i hold it, last night i had a go with counter to plam, i got around 13900, then i tried rotor to palm and i got around 13900 as well.
I suppose its handy because if i have a bit of sore skin from holding it one way, say where the counter digs into my hand, then i can flip it over and continue the session with the rotor facing my hand.
petemayhew
14-04-2007, 23:22
Just had a tiny hot mode today, didn't want to make it too big because of developing blisters I'm trying to let heal. A few plasters and blisters haven't been affected.
Few scores today in no order -
13186, 13223, 13306, 13242, 13420 and 13362
http://i13.tinypic.com/4cwv09l.jpg
http://i11.tinypic.com/4i5zxqe.jpg
Received new parts for amber :D So not bad for new ball, 13362, other one had to go back it was dead and buried so new amber parts and now i have another ball to do dual runs with. Do them on Monday :rolleyes:
Cheers Pete
Nice consistent scores Pete well done. I'm going to change my left speed runs to rotor out to help with the pressure pain all my scores thus far on left have been RTP. I'll see if it makes a diff.
Well done
Problem is now, im catching you ;) 13,118 and only 15, i want to hit 14k by the unofficial live comp.... Which must i add will be TRULY AMAZING..
Cant wait :D
GILPI :)
petemayhew
15-04-2007, 13:15
Problem is now, im catching you ;) 13,118 and only 15
Face bovvered bovvered face, i think not ;) 13551 and only 14 weeyy, should do 14k before I'm 15, Tim thinks i can do it in may :cool:
yeah 14 and 10/12ths more like :p ;) We in same year plus you started before me :mad: bully
GILPI :)
Face bovvered bovvered face, i think not ;) 13551 and only 14 weeyy, should do 14k before I'm 15, Tim thinks i can do it in may :cool:
At the rate you're going you might even get there sooner, but be careful. You are an experienced Powerballer so you know what to do, I'd hate to see you get some injury or not be able to get it due to overtraining.
You never know Pete, 14k could happen anytime.
Just don't hurt yourself pushing for it too hard.
;):D
petemayhew
17-04-2007, 19:24
New speed record .... more to come in middle of sesh atm :D
New speed record .... more to come in middle of sesh atm :D
congrats, have you cracked 14k yet?
Linus
petemayhew
17-04-2007, 19:45
congrats, have you cracked 14k yet?
Linus
Not quite yet unfortunately :o Just uploading video atm
petemayhew
17-04-2007, 20:25
Had a small sesh today and made a nice addition to my speed record :D
Scores in no order where 13223, 13422, 13289, 13564, 13714, 13467, 13440 of all that i can remember.
All the nearer to that golden 14k. 14k at 14 years old would be quite fitting though i think another 14 year old has done it before? If I'm correct. But main session is going to be Thursday at Live Comp :)
Pic -
http://i12.tinypic.com/2w7j292.jpg
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIiQ5bqJ0JU (may take a while to process)
Pete
Had a small sesh today and made a nice addition to my speed record :D
Scores in no order where 13223, 13422, 13289, 13564, 13714, 13467, 13440 of all that i can remember.
All the nearer to that golden 14k. 14k at 14 years old would be quite fitting though i think another 14 year old has done it before? If I'm correct. But main session is going to be Thursday at Live Comp :)
Pic -
http://i12.tinypic.com/2w7j292.jpg
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIiQ5bqJ0JU (may take a while to process)
Pete
Pete
Your getting there just keep that good work going my friend and soon you will see that 14K flashing in front of your very eyes;)
Great score, keep spinning and remember just push next time a little harder!
Installed
17-04-2007, 21:56
Woooohooo Pete!! That's a big improvement, by now you're well past my record and still climbing. Can't wait to see the video.
petemayhew
17-04-2007, 22:01
Cheers Installed, I'm still not past your BH score :o :p
Video is up now on youtube if you wanna take a peak, quite unexpected really but I'm not one to complain on a new record :rolleyes:
I'm going for 14k at Live Comp (never going to happen but at least I've got something to aim at ;))
Pete
dcash10181
17-04-2007, 22:31
Nice improvement, Pete! :)
I'm sure 14k will be there soon! Keep pushing it further!
Always Powerballing,
Duane Cash
Holly **** Pete I was looking at another thread and saw your signature
Bloody well done take it from me 14k is only a teeny little technique change away you've already got everything you need
Well done
Good work Pete, I'd buy you a beer but.....:p;):D
Well done, 14k will soon follow.
Jeez, Pete, well done chap!
Adrena1in
18-04-2007, 13:14
Very nice Pete, just approved the score.
Interestingly, I went from 13.5k to 13.7k, just like you have. My next stop, (a week or two later), was 13.9k, then on the same night I went over 14k for the first time. So perhaps you'll hit 14k before the end of the month. :D
petemayhew
18-04-2007, 23:22
So perhaps you'll hit 14k before the end of the month. :D
Cheers and hopefully if everyone has their fingers crossed ;) Would be such a nice feeling that I'm yet to experience but I'm trying not to rush into things but i just can't help giving the ball a spin more then occasionally :p
barrybpl
19-04-2007, 03:59
wow Pete,
every time I start closing up on you you go and get a massive improvement like that, well done.
I just watched the video on youtube, I was waiting for you to fall off the chair, lol :D.
You still not hit 13k left though? I'll just enjoy the one thing you haven't beat me at yet, I'll enjoy it while it lasts anyway.
Keep up the good work,
Barry.
I just watched the video on youtube, I was waiting for you to fall off the chair, lol :D.
Lol, yeah im actually starting to believe that falling off your chair during a run can be beneficial to the score ;):D. I broke the 14k barrier somewhere on my way from the chair to the ground ;), so it might be worth trying out ;)
Keep going Pete, well done....but don't rush 14k, I still want to remain ahead of you for a while :p
Linus
petemayhew
19-04-2007, 21:42
Another Hot Mode today
Endurance has dramatically improved and just off a 90s record at 17453 :o Gripper run.
Speed was very good today.
13495, 13565, 13653, 13659, 13741, 13785, 13842 :D
http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/46cd95b4d5.jpg
Unfortunately NO video :( I have one of it flashing but haven't uploaded it anywhere. Sure it can be accepted.
Very Very Happy
Hands are totally wrecked so I'll be resting for a good 4 days or so then when hands are back I believe 14k will be achievable :cool:
Pete :)
Adrena1in
19-04-2007, 22:08
I just saw that on the Gyrotek Chat Pete...well done. I told you 14k wasn't far off. (These days I can't tell the difference between a 14k run and a 13.8k run, so you're there really.)
Alastair V
19-04-2007, 23:27
Well done Pete, once you can get up to 13.8k, 14k is virtually the same.
Close so close any spin now Pete
Hell Pete, you're so close you could probably taste it. Just take care now. When I hit 13910 it was so close to 14k. I decided to take a 3 day rest after that and it cost me. I was in a hot mode and should have capitalised on it, but did not. Now I keep getting closer and closer to it, but not yet been able to get over it.
Give it all you got... now, don't wait for it, go and get it.:cool:
Nice one Pete ;):D
Kind of glad I made some good progress this last week myself so I got some more time before you can catch me on speed. :p;):D
dammit Pete, :D I really need to get back on form to try and stay ahead of you. Can't have no kid beating me ;):p
Seriously though, good luck with chasing 14k, I went from 13.7k to 14k in one session so you should be able to do something similar.
Linus
petemayhew
20-04-2007, 16:52
Give it all you got... now, don't wait for it, go and get it.:cool:
Well by the state of my hands i will HAVE to rest unfortunately :( Should come out good though
Close so close any spin now Pete
Cheers buddy, thanks for support :)
Nice one Pete
Kind of glad I made some good progress this last week myself so I got some more time before you can catch me on speed.
hehe i have far to go to when I'm on a par with you! ;)
I went from 13.7k to 14k in one session
Hopefully i can do the same, but if not I'm in no hurry :rolleyes:
Installed
21-04-2007, 02:59
I'm a bit late here, but great job Pete!! :D
skylerwd6
21-04-2007, 03:02
I just saw your signature pete congratulations on 13842 keep going you'll hit 14k very soon
petemayhew
21-04-2007, 18:52
I'm a bit late here, but great job Pete!! :D
Cheers dude. I look up to you and them sick strength scores :rolleyes:
Thanks Skyler for the congrats :)
Buttered Ball
21-04-2007, 19:11
Welldone there Pete you supercharged youngster.:)
Pandimentional
21-04-2007, 19:22
Great scores there, Pete, you'll have a 14 before you know it at this rate :cool:
petemayhew
21-04-2007, 19:27
Welldone there Pete you supercharged youngster.:)
Thanks I've taken the crown of the U17s league :cool: :D
Great scores there, Pete, you'll have a 14 before you know it at this rate :cool:
Hopefully, but I need to overcome my blisters first :p
Thanks for support
Pete :)
Alastair V
22-04-2007, 13:00
Thanks I've taken the crown of the U17s league :cool: :D
Hopefully, but I need to overcome my blisters first :p
Thanks for support
Pete :)
Untill i submit my 14k today:p
petemayhew
22-04-2007, 13:32
Untill i submit my 14k today:p
Lol Damn! :o
Installed
22-04-2007, 14:06
Heh Pete, you'll have to take a screenshot of the couple seconds that you're rank one. :p
Alastair V
22-04-2007, 14:07
Heh nah he's got a couple of days - my mums got my camera with the video on it and she wont be back till tomorrow. :D:o
Hey, Mr Mahem!! Nice signature:D I had no idea you look up to me that much...:p :cool:
petemayhew
22-04-2007, 17:08
Hey, Mr Mahem!! Nice signature:D I had no idea you look up to me that much...:p :cool:
Thought I'd quote ya! Lol Nice comment you left me it was :) :D
petemayhew
28-04-2007, 21:53
Ok so Hot Mode Today
I had some nice 90s enduro to start, 17134, 16960, 17085
Once i had done them i got on with 30s runs and new record straight off. Could of got a higher score if i didn't stop 5 secs before hand then realize the timers still ticking and go for it again :o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7xDR9M46aA
Then it was time for speed and i had countless times over 13.5K :D
... then broke the record ! 13864 :) i was feeling really pumped so i went to another one 13911
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tV0470f1ziw
http://i13.tinypic.com/2dtqcqw.jpg
Closest I've been yet to the big 14K.
But I'm happy with that for now, even if Jammy does take it home *p*ssed off look :o*
Cheers
Pete
arrankenny
28-04-2007, 22:18
Well done Pete! Nearly there, just need one final push to get 14k.
Well done,
Arran
Tstering
29-04-2007, 00:04
Sweet, great work. Not long now till you are over the big 14K barrier.
Installed
29-04-2007, 03:05
Whoa nice! The best I could manage today was only 13100:o, so it's good to know someone had a good day. :)
nice going there pete. You and Jammy are now so close to 14k, i'm sure one of you will crack it any day now. I'm resting up my right arm for a few days atm, might have a proper session sometime next week but i'm sure one or both of you will have joined me in the 14k club by then. :)
Good luck
Linus
Adrena1in
29-04-2007, 15:24
... then broke the record ! 13864 :) i was feeling really pumped so i went to another one 13911
You're certainly consistently improving at the moment, and 14k is just the next rung on the ladder. ("Rung"...that's a strange word really!)
Great going Pete...see you this side of 14k within the next few days I expect.
"Petemayhew is Dominating!" ;)
petemayhew
29-04-2007, 16:50
"Petemayhew is Dominating!" ;)
Petemayhew is Godlike! ;) :p
"Combo *****!!" :p:D
Well done Pete ;):D
petemayhew
29-04-2007, 17:10
On a depressing sidenote ..
.. Like Tstering I just broke the fourth of my four powerballs :(
In the middle of a 90s AGAIN the rotor fins crack
Totally <bad word here> off
:mad:
Tstering
29-04-2007, 17:17
Ack, feel your pain. I managed to fix one of mine by swappig bits around (having 11 balls total helps). 3 hour session so far, but upto 14679 lol. Hpe you getr your balls fixed soon.
Installed
29-04-2007, 18:19
"Petemayhew is Dominating!" ;)Petemayhew is Godlike! ;) :p
HOLY SH**!!!!!.... GODLIIIIKE!!!! text: Petemayhew's rampage ended by broken rotor.
Great work Pete. Your killing me in speed I haven't had anything that high in over a month well done
petemayhew
03-05-2007, 20:01
So ...
I've done it! 14K at 14 :D I don't think I'm the first but i still have a month to beat the other guys score.
It's such an amazing feeling to overcome this as it's been p*ssing me off big time in the last couple of sessions.
http://i13.tinypic.com/503coar.jpg
No video :( Killing myself for not putting the cam on but it was rather unexpected as I got 13.8K then slowly dropping down to about 13.3K and 1 run before i decided to do a 90s to boost the speed up again i cracked it. I could really feel the extra push i applied and made the ball scream, it was screaming to my ears. :)
Beat Jammy by 3rpm! :p Puts me 2nd behind Linus 13040.
I'd like to thank all the people on this forum so giving me nice comments and urging me to break the barrier. Thank you all!
Other notable scores are 90s - 17311
30s - 6141.
Thanks All
Pete :D
Pete, you old bugger! Well done mate! Knew you had it in you all along! Excellent work there.:D :D
congrats Pete, well done :D
Funny how we all got 14k fairly close together and nearly at the same time :)
Lets see who makes the next jump. :):p
Linus
WildThunder
03-05-2007, 21:52
Congrats Pete,
Really good work :)
But remember to always have the camera on, because you never know ;)
Tstering
03-05-2007, 21:56
Great work Pete, you really deserved it. Make sure you got the camera on next time.
Congrats!
*insert dancing smilie here*
dcash10181
03-05-2007, 22:49
Awesome score, Pete! :D
You've made it to the 14k club! When you mentioned something about changing your grip a little around the middle of last month, that was a cue that 14k was coming soon.
Now just get accustomed to that method. Score 14k again and again. I remember how fun it was. You'll probably beat this record several times until you hit the next hurdle of 14.5k where you will have to make yet another change. Not to worry though. I'm sure you can get over this one too.
Be sure to record every run on video from here on out. You never know when you will get a record. ;)
We are all looking forward to what might be next for you, Pete. From the very beginning, your dedication to improvement on these Powerballs has been apparent. So good things were definitely going to come from you.
Keep spinning, Pete!
Always Powerballing,
Duane Cash
Well done Pete well deserved:D:D
Well done Pete (aka the dirty donkey) on your 14k milestone. :D
You've worked hard for it and earned it muchly.
I'm perhaps not the best person to lecture you on always recording your runs, considering the amount of times lately I've scored new records with my cam off, but it is best policy.
That said, the fact that I didn't video a new record always seems to spur me on to score an even higher record during the same sesh.
Once again, well done Pete awesome Powerballing for one so young.
;):D
Pete
Congratulations on hitting another milestone, l wouldn't worry too much about the video, you done it once you will certainly do it again;) anyway a picture is good enough for me!!:)
Keep spinning
Adrena1in
04-05-2007, 12:17
I'd like to echo other's comments in congratulating you Pete. It's one thing to break 14k, it's another to do it when you're only 14 years old!! You're just "unstoppable". (Sorry, I'll stop with the UT references now! :p )
I've made the same mistake as you in the past, surprising myself with records when I'm not really expecting them. During a session I now record every score, (apart from the first cold-run of course). Though I might from now on, as I got a record with my "cold" 90s warmup last night!! :o
I think you guys should now race for the Top 100! :)
...I think you guys should now race for the Top 100! :)
14200 ish. I think I need a new ball though. Current balls sound like cement mixers...
14200 ish. I think I need a new ball though. Current balls sound like cement mixers...
Try this if your ball is sounding rough, open the ball and clean out all of the plastic chips and dust. Then get some very fine sand paper and work your way around the tracks sanding them down evenly. This should give you a much smoother running ball and once it's worn in again the speed shouldn't be affected. I believe it might actually increase the friction between the axel and the track because it won't have to bounce over bumps and ridges anymore. I've done this a couple of times with a few of my powerballs and it seems to work great.
Hope that helps. You can also ask for a replacement support band from RPM if your one is worn and then the ball should be good as new ;)
Linus
petemayhew
04-05-2007, 16:38
Thanks guys! I really appreciate all the support :)
So next target is the top100 ;)
Installed
04-05-2007, 18:47
W000t!! Congratulations Pete! That's quite an amazing achievement for anyone, much less a 14 year old. Too bad you missed the video, but don't worry about it too much because I'm sure you'll be getting over 14k a lot more in the future, just make sure to record it then. :p
I seem to be behind the power-curve here, but with all the inspiration guys like you provide for me, I should be up to par soon. :)
petemayhew
04-05-2007, 18:58
W000t!! Congratulations Pete! That's quite an amazing achievement for anyone, much less a 14 year old. Too bad you missed the video, but don't worry about it too much because I'm sure you'll be getting over 14k a lot more in the future, just make sure to record it then. :p
I seem to be behind the power-curve here, but with all the inspiration guys like you provide for me, I should be up to par soon. :)
Much Thanks Installed. You definitely have the potential and it's just a matter of time before you crack 14K too. Just pick the right time and it will most definitely come for you. After all you are the 3rd (4th behind Jarkko) best 90s strength powerballer in the WORLD! .. and your only 15! :cool:
Installed
04-05-2007, 19:00
Thanks for the encouragement. :) But see, to be consistent with you, I have to be the first 15yr old to get 15k speed! :rolleyes: :p
Adrena1in
04-05-2007, 21:49
Well then, I need to be the first 36-year old to get 36k!!!! :eek:
(My only chance is Dual 90s!) :rolleyes:
WildThunder
05-05-2007, 13:46
Well,
Guess I have to go for some kinda super quadra spin or something to achieve anything related to my age:o:D;)
Installed
06-05-2007, 02:30
ROFL good point guys. :D :rolleyes:
Alastair V
08-05-2007, 14:30
Thanks guys! I really appreciate all the support :)
So next target is the top100 ;)
Can i enter the race?
My powerballing has been really disappionting recently - so don't expect much of a challenge from me.:o
petemayhew
08-05-2007, 17:12
Can i enter the race?
My powerballing has been really disappionting recently - so don't expect much of a challenge from me.:o
Yer sure and any others who want to are welcome :cool:.
Competition is always good. Theres a few of us gunning for the top100 now - Jammy Linus & Me :)
Count me in my speed scores suck at the moment I need some motivation
Tstering
09-05-2007, 07:37
Keep pushing each other, it really does help. I had battles with several people that helped me push my score higher. My latest opponent being WildTHunder. Shame he has been out of action for a while, but when he is back i expect him to push me some more.
Adrena1in
09-05-2007, 08:27
As well as aiming to get in the Top100, you need to work to stay there too. I should know, I've been 100th before!
LTLFTC - speed hot mode is often out of synch with endurance hot mode, and you're in the latter. Next week or the week after the modes might shift...happens to me.
Tstering - Frequency Analyser rated your 15138 at nearer 15.6k. Duane should be your nearest challenger. My nearest, I suppose, is One-Eye. :p
Hey Tim, let's see which one of us can start troubling the Top10 first :p;):D
Also wanna improve my enduro somewhat, see if I can get in the running on the 90s scoreboard.
petemayhew
09-05-2007, 17:09
Lol I do love friendly competition :p
Alastair V
09-05-2007, 17:12
Maybe we should make a competitions thread - listing all the competitions between everyone and what the goal of the competition is, and it can be updated everytime a new comp starts or one finishes. :p
Adrena1in
09-05-2007, 17:21
Hey Tim, let's see which one of us can start troubling the Top10 first :p;):D
Metal? I'm there already. Strength? I'm there already! :D :p
Show off....
Dualies??? I'm there already :p:p
You get to 15k and make top 10 on the speed scoreboard before me Tim (upping the ante here over the pint of beer between me and LTLFTC ;)) I'll buy you a new 250hz Pro Powerball!!:eek::D:cool:
Show off....
Dualies??? I'm there already :p
You get to 15k and make top 10 on the speed scoreboard before me Tim (upping the ante here over the pint of beer between me and LTLFTC ;)) I'll buy you a new 250hz Pro Powerball!!:eek::D:cool:
Don't you mean sealed in a plastic bag inside a Jug of beer:confused:
Adrena1in
10-05-2007, 11:53
You get to 15k ... before me Tim, I'll buy you a new 250hz Pro Powerball!!:eek::D:cool:Deal.
You get there and win the monthly prize and RPM Sports will send you a FREE Powerball! ;)
petemayhew
10-05-2007, 20:14
Deal.
You get there and win the monthly prize and RPM Sports will send you a FREE Powerball! ;)
Should be a prize on the strength league as alot of the people high up in strength don't compete in the top100 or more so the top20 :)
Maybe we should make a competitions thread - listing all the competitions between everyone and what the goal of the competition is, and it can be updated everytime a new comp starts or one finishes. :p
Nice idea. Running a league would be an extension of this. A monthly league between the forum members on a handicap basis. Measuring percentage improvement over a period? Every month you get a score and ater, let's say 6 months, you get a league winner?
petemayhew
11-05-2007, 21:28
Hey All
Had a bash on PB today and produced some consistancy but no high score. Just warming up for the weekend :p
Scores were --
13608 13709 13763 13846 13892 13890 13902 13826 13930 13927 13943
http://i9.tinypic.com/6gu401i.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6Ozqi1_IB0
It's, in my opinion, a good sesh for me as before that I'd only hit 13k9 twice and 14K once. Managed 13k9 4 times :D
Ok bye for now
Be back on it Sunday probably, but I'll be revising hard for my science GCSE exams in 2 weeks :o
Cheers
Pete
Nice very nice top 100 soon (not too soon:rolleyes:) good luck on the exams thank god those days are over:eek:
So not only do you have extreme powerballing skills... you are taking your gcse a year early? Good luck with the revisions :)
Tils.
Its a new rule, we all have to take our science FULL GCSE this year :( :( :( How harsh, ( btw me and pete are in same year ) so that wont be fun, and takes up alot of revision time... less powerballing :(
GILPI :)
Alastair V
13-05-2007, 01:10
Ahh GCSE i take is the same as the scottish equivalent - Standard grades.
I did them last year, but i only did the physics standard grade and got a 1 - same as an A at GCSE
petemayhew
07-06-2007, 17:07
Haven't posted here in quite a while. Mainly because of a few things.
I've sort of changed my technique from sitting down to standing up and haven't been getting any notable scores of late.
Another thing is that I'm doing work experience this week and next, working for an architect, and got coursework and revision and all that so I haven't really had time. Rest is good :)
Another thing is I'm quite ill at the moment, bit sick :(, so I've been really energy drained of late. I slept from 9pm yesterday night to 2pm this afternoon , now that a record :p and I'm still tired now!.
Anyway I'll have some updates next week or so and try and push for 14K again. If not then I'll still be a bit under the weather.
Cya all
Installed
07-06-2007, 20:49
Sorry to hear it Pete. I have been real sick once since I started powerballing and it really sucks. :(
Working with an architect? Sounds exciting.
I've sort of changed my technique from sitting down to standing up and haven't been getting any notable scores of late.
Be good to see how it goes I've often thought I should try it standing but I just can't seem to get a decent score
petemayhew
10-06-2007, 10:33
Happy Birthday Me :D
I can't boast to be 14 anymore though ... :o
Happy birthday you old bugger:D
Dariuz69
10-06-2007, 11:40
Happy birthday pete!
Now go for that 15k ;)
Happy birthday Pete.
Let's see what score you can crack before you're 16.
;):D
Installed
10-06-2007, 19:44
Happy b-day Pete! This year will have much more in store for you I'm sure. :cool:
happy birthday pete, hope you got a couple powerballs as presents :D
Linus
petemayhew
15-06-2007, 22:51
I had a sesh today and used my new technique all through. Basically standing up and using my body more. Co-ordination is all over the place! :o
But manage to scrape some (dis)respectable scores ...
RH 13595K
90s 17020
30s 6254
Enda's reserved me a metal and I should have a shiny new one this time next week :D
I'm going to do some hard training with the metal and hopefully come out with it from the best.
petemayhew
19-06-2007, 18:04
A new record.
In RH 30s (Non Ed)
http://i19.tinypic.com/4kjxtm9.jpg
But I could only manage
http://i16.tinypic.com/6h2nw3t.jpg
Installed
19-06-2007, 20:29
Wow, beat your two handed 30s with one hand... nice!
Some nice 30's action there Pete well done
Well done Pete.
Can't get too down in the mouth if you make improvement somewhere during your sesh.
I'm sure you'll get a new speed record soon, maybe after you get your metal?
;):D
Installed
20-06-2007, 17:04
Yeah, I'm thinking the metal will really do him good. After a couple weeks with my metal, I gained several hundred RPM on both hands.
petemayhew
20-06-2007, 17:16
Yeah, I'm thinking the metal will really do him good. After a couple weeks with my metal, I gained several hundred RPM on both hands.
Would be if it was in the shop! It was supposed to be in there yesterday and it's still not there :(:(
Installed
20-06-2007, 17:18
Are you going to buy one then when it does become available?
petemayhew
20-06-2007, 17:18
Are you going to buy one then when it does become available?
Yep. Enda's got one reserved when they come cause' I emailed :D
petemayhew
21-06-2007, 23:11
Had sesh tonight
Quite promosing.
New LH! Finially cracked 13K
http://i17.tinypic.com/68aasdi.jpg
I somehow find it easier to get a higher lefty during dual runs :rolleyes:
Also got a new dually :) Just off 26K, I could easily crack that :)
http://i11.tinypic.com/4xqhu8w.jpg
You tube's not working for me atm so I'll upload vid later
cya
nicely done, 13k with your left feels fantastic doesn't it ;)
Linus
well done pete. should help on getting an 18k 90's too:D
Installed
22-06-2007, 03:25
Nicely done! On the dual run you've got great speed on your left, now all you've gotta do is bring your RH up to par. :cool:
petemayhew
22-06-2007, 18:30
http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x317/Daliruns/?action=view¤t=Video283.flv
dual run vid
Installed
23-06-2007, 18:28
Slow and even acceleration... nice technique.
petemayhew
30-06-2007, 22:42
Just got 11551 speed on metal :D (First sesh!)
i have a chunk of skin missing from my hand though :(
Nice, how are you liking the 350Hz?
My sister keeps playing with mine, and she got 87** cant remember the last two digits but she submitted it for the scores anyway.
With abit of practise with the heavier ball you should be flying up with metal scores.
Installed
30-06-2007, 23:26
Very nice!! :eek:
petemayhew
30-06-2007, 23:40
Thanks. For my first EVER session with a metal
i thought I did quite well.
Here's the pic -
http://i9.tinypic.com/6h608i0.jpg
Here's the after effects -
http://i12.tinypic.com/52fl5vp.jpg
http://i10.tinypic.com/4y8ka6s.jpg
:D:(
Vid uploading...
EDIT
Video - http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa138/SoulSauce_/?action=view¤t=Video286.flv
Ouch! you trap that in the ball? or just from rubbing?
11551 sits you at 57th place anyway, not bad for a first attempt!
petemayhew
30-06-2007, 23:48
Ouch! you trap that in the ball? or just from rubbing?
11551 sits you at 57th place anyway, not bad for a first attempt!
Just from use! I thought my skin was though :rolleyes:
Just got 11551 speed on metal :D (First sesh!)
i have a chunk of skin missing from my hand though :(
Awesome work Pete man I suck at metal
Installed
01-07-2007, 13:52
Yeah, I am bad at the metal too. But its hard to believe that you beat my RH record in your first session! :eek:
wow not bad for your first run, haha just 1 rpm less than my current record. :o. Must get some metal practice in a see if I can stay ahead :D, haven't done much with it recently to give my thumb a chance to recover.
Keep it up, i'm sure 12k is quite achievable for you once you get some more practice in.
Linus
peter peter peter, didnt you tell the fellas you've had goes before :p when i was borrowing alex's ??? hahaha not FIRST attempt at a metal, your first was like 102**, well you beat my record of 10880, but that was when i borrowed it for 1 day :( gona have to borrow alex's again and catch you up, take it easy dude, dont shred up your hands too quickly..
GILPI :)
petemayhew
01-07-2007, 21:24
I said first Sesh. ;)
First go I had was at school 2 months ago when I got 10600 in bout 3 runs. :D
So I've only really had two goes on metal and thats going to stay the same way as I have a blood blister AND a blister. So 12K will have to be on hold :(
Heh, nice going Pete.
Metal takes no prisoners. ;):D
Looking forward to hearing how you get on in your next sesh.
petemayhew
02-07-2007, 16:50
I've lent it to GILPI for a week cause
i need my hands to recover, then I'll
be straight back on it and going for
12K ;)
Adrena1in
03-07-2007, 13:54
...I'll be straight back on it and going for 12K ;)
Heck of a barrier with the Metal...good luck. ;)
petemayhew
03-07-2007, 18:42
Heck of a barrier with the Metal...good luck. ;)
I've once managed 14K speed on plastic so I might once manage a lucky 12K but we'll see. It'll probably take me a few months to get used to it an
Grip really hard, and go all out! I think your skin will need hardening first, by getting a few more blisters and letting the skin grow back stronger.
(stronger skin not harder! the best thing to do for hard skin (people that work with cars will know break dust breaks your hands up good) Just go to bed with a glove full of vasiline! Obviously no good having slippy hands for powerballing but it makes your skin nice! (Girly I know) But it works, a few nights of that and any of you with poor hands will have smooth hands again.
petemayhew
05-07-2007, 19:04
Just finished a little sesh.
Only managed
13,733K speed
17,205 90s
But like Tstering I got past a benchmark then my scores started getting really bad so now I'm back on the improvement curve ;)
I reckon another 14K score will come before the end of the month, if not sooner. I'll be on metal for the next 2 weeks anyway so see if i can get myself closer to that 12K :cool:
Cya
Not bad Pete. I haven't broken any speed records in ages but I find my average score is way up. Are you getting that as well??
Installed
06-07-2007, 02:36
Hey that really isn't bad at all Pete. Seems like you're coming out of your cold mode.
petemayhew
09-07-2007, 21:36
Had an interesting session today.
I started off on the metal and made 11.4K speed straight off :eek: Pretty surprised I tried a 90s, 13784, then a 30s, 5032 then went on the plastic.
Such a good feeling :D
13.9K straight off then a bunch off other scores around but not 14K!!! :(
Then back on the metal peaking at 11511 and 10.3K LH. Also I have no blisters from the sesh! :D
Hopefully I can build up to the Comp in august. I have a holiday in two weeks in which I'll rest and then for the next two weeks coming up to the comp I'm going to do some hard training. Hopefully if I rest about 5 days then have my sesh at the comp the scores are going to be l33t!
Have coursework to do!
Cya all :cool:
Phoenix123
10-07-2007, 00:32
Nice sesh Pete!
Sounds like you have a good plan for the competition. Train hard, taper, then hit it hard for the comp. Wishing they had some comps here in Canada, but hopefully in a few years, it will gain popularity over here too. And hopefully by then, I'll be in good form! :D
Nice solid session Pete. Your killing me in metal at the moment I'm struggling to break 11k
Good effort Pete.
Think continued use of the metal will see you consistantly breaking 14k plastic very soon.
;):D
petemayhew
21-07-2007, 09:52
Off to holiday folks.
Going to Cornwall for 2 weeks, hopefully I can do some surfing like I did last year. I don't intend to take any balls on the trip so when I come back I'll have to be starting to get back in the swing of things for UK Powerball competition if that holds up. Cya in 2 weeks. ;)
Have a good break Pete.
Bring me back a stick of rock or a miner's pasty please.
;):D
petemayhew
04-08-2007, 23:49
Come back from Hols now. Wasn't very nice for the 1st week but then it stopped raining and was really nice the 2nd week. :) Went to see the Red Arrows who were quite extraordinary, if anyone has seen these before then you'll agree. I had to duck occasionally. ;)
When I came back I did the UPC thing and felt really good, I'll be planning some full sessions so I can get back to breaking my records again as I've been far from them before my holiday.
Heres some pictures of me on holiday, If you look closely you can see the great white swimming in the background. ;):D
http://i11.tinypic.com/682j8dh.jpg
http://i13.tinypic.com/61xjej5.jpg
http://i13.tinypic.com/664vwc9.jpg
http://i15.tinypic.com/5yck9x3.jpg
The last two are of Lundy Island which is just off the north coast of Devon. It's a 3 miles long island and it's quite amazing.
petemayhew
12-08-2007, 22:58
At the Live comp tonight I started with the metal, but to no avail I could only get it up to about 11.2K.
Tim asks me what my record was (11551) and he said 'You could break your record, just do some 30s One handed..'
So I did two One handed 30s..then
http://i14.tinypic.com/5y19kco.jpg
BANG! New record! :D
nice going pete, damn your pulling away from me. Haven't done any metal powerballing in ages and it feels really heavy now :(, lol.
Have you managed to get any new 14k scores recently?
Linus
Tstering
13-08-2007, 11:49
WOOT. Great work Pete. Tim always seems to know best.
Adrena1in
13-08-2007, 11:50
Nice one Pete, those 30s runs are just the ticket for getting the muscles pumped and ready for a speed run. I did the same last night myself! ;)
petemayhew
13-08-2007, 14:31
Have you managed to get any new 14k scores recently?
Nope. I'm a bit off the mark with plastic.. have to get back on form again. I blame the slump in form on my balls. I have a working screamer and two non-working pros. I've ordered another pro and asked for a rotor from repairs..as I cracked one at the comp.
At the Live comp tonight I started with the metal, but to no avail I could only get it up to about 11.2K.
Tim asks me what my record was (11551) and he said 'You could break your record, just do some 30s One handed..'
So I did two One handed 30s..then
http://i14.tinypic.com/5y19kco.jpg
BANG! New record! :D
LOL I tried this last night same thing 11.2-11.3 did a 30's one hand and ended up with nearly exactly the same score. Maybe it only works up to 11600rpm:p
LOL I tried this last night same thing 11.2-11.3 did a 30's one hand and ended up with nearly exactly the same score. Maybe it only works up to 11600rpm:p
if so, il try it tomorrow! :D
Adrena1in
14-08-2007, 09:02
Pete, I thought your 11.2k - 11.3k scores were quite early on in your session, indicating you weren't warmed up yet...that's why I knew that with one or two 30s warmups you'd break your record.
If you're well into a session then 30s isn't necessarily going to give you another 300+ revs onto your speed scores. ;)
petemayhew
14-08-2007, 12:13
Pete, I thought your 11.2k - 11.3k scores were quite early on in your session
Yeah that's true. Them scores came only in the first 5 speed runs I would say.
petemayhew
15-08-2007, 22:15
Had a very nice sesh at the Live Comp. I planned it exactly like the last live comp.
I felt that for once I really controlled the metal or could feel that I have an element of control over it whereas when I first got it this was not the case. Or when I use it with my LH. Scores were -
Speed
RH 11758 :D LH 10330
90s
14612
30s
RH 5365 LH 4880
W00t!
http://i19.tinypic.com/6gmktg8.jpg
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vzIK54BusQw (http://www.youtube.com/v/vzIK54BusQw)
Tstering
15-08-2007, 22:33
More great work there Pete. You really are pusing onto the 12K mark now.
Well done Pete. I'm going to have to pull my finger out on the Metal.
Installed
16-08-2007, 14:51
Way to go Pete! I wish I had that element of control that you're talking about... :o
petemayhew
16-08-2007, 19:22
Way to go Pete! I wish I had that element of control that you're talking about... :o
Well your way more balanced when me so we're about even. You'd probably own me at Dual Hand Metal! :D
petemayhew
29-08-2007, 12:36
Had a session yesterday afternoon.
Another metal speed record. 11809 :D
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=AdT6MeWdZ00
Wow your improving quickly on the metal impressive!!!
any improvement on your left hand metal?
hugh
Installed
29-08-2007, 14:05
Nice one Pete! Dang, the gap grows ever larger... :o What kind of warm up are you doing, is it the 30s on 250hz straight to metal speed? And how far into the sesh were you when you scored that?
petemayhew
29-08-2007, 15:15
Hey Hugh and Installed
I have been leaving my left hand, due to having a painful left wrist at times, so I'll have to slowly introduce it back into the swing of things once it eases up.
I start by just using the metal at slow speeds for 5 maybe 10 minutes. After I do a UPC (Ed tech) on my right hand. After this I rest a bit then do a 30 RH, rest again, then another 30s RH. Then I do a speed run. Normally I get the record straight up but if I don't then I just do another 30s RH run and I will normally get a record.
12K is not too far now. :D
Adrena1in
30-08-2007, 08:49
After I do a UPC (Ed tech)
There's no such thing...UPC, by definition, is non-Ed Tech! ;)
Hey Hugh and Installed
I have been leaving my left hand, due to having a painful left wrist at times, so I'll have to slowly introduce it back into the swing of things once it eases up.
I start by just using the metal at slow speeds for 5 maybe 10 minutes. After I do a UPC (Ed tech) on my right hand. After this I rest a bit then do a 30 RH, rest again, then another 30s RH. Then I do a speed run. Normally I get the record straight up but if I don't then I just do another 30s RH run and I will normally get a record.
12K is not too far now. :D
Well Pete if Duane ever gets around to writing his powerball book he had better make sure you get a chapter on warming up for metal. I just did your warm up verbatim then did these runs
11861, 11823, 11966, 11988, 11917, 11825, 11880, 30sec run, 11880, 11866, 11905, 11912, 11910, 12031, 12037, 12055:cool:.
Your a bloody legend:):):):) thanks for the tips.
petemayhew
30-08-2007, 11:03
I just did your warm up verbatim then did these runs
11861, 11823, 11966, 11988, 11917, 11825, 11880, 30sec run, 11880, 11866, 11905, 11912, 11910, 12031, 12037, 12055:cool:.
Bloody hell! :eek:
You had to pass me..and pass me with ease. :p But that warm up works a treat! :D
dcash10181
30-08-2007, 20:37
Well Pete if Duane ever gets around to writing his powerball book he had better make sure you get a chapter on warming up for metal....
Well, I guess I better get the 16k soon then, so I can fit a chapter on the Metal warm-up using the Mayhew Metal Mayhem Method. :)
I promised to write a book on how to hit 15k and a Powerballing website if I James Stewart hit 15k and I hit 16k. I know that James has accomplished the 15k already, but we are just waiting for me. :o
I have written some of the book already, but I feel that hit 16k would be a better credential to have in order to teach others to hit 15k. It's simply a personal goal of mine but not totally required.
At least for the website, I would like to have some bios from some of the world's top Powerballers. So I will likely ask for contributions to this portion of the website for inclusion.
Nice work, Pete!
Always Powerballing,
Duane Cash
petemayhew
31-08-2007, 20:37
Had a little go today. Of course with the metal.
Did the 'Mayhem Mayhew Metal Method' and came out with a new LH rec!
Not by much but 10429 :D
The scores in the UPC were --
(R)30s -- 5321
(R)60s -- 10145 (Was all one-handed Ed Tech)
(R)90s -- 14892
Also after I had a few goes with my right..nothing special..
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http://i12.tinypic.com/61njsd0.jpg
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=J6eKHa_7rdI - Was a bit surprised when the score came up!
!!:D:eek::D:eek::D!! God I'm so happy!!
Well am chuffed with myself as 'The Force' is a guy who I never thought I'd get anywhere near ever in my life but now I've overtaken the guy..in awe at the moment.
A couple of days in front of you at least would have been nice Pete:p. Nothing like a bit of score board pressure. Well done
That metal score is horribly good :) I always find I get blisters whenever I have a big sesh on my metal, and it puts me out of action for a week or so which is why I rarely use it
petemayhew
01-09-2007, 14:19
That metal score is horribly good :) I always find I get blisters whenever I have a big sesh on my metal, and it puts me out of action for a week or so which is why I rarely use it
My sessions barely last half-an-hour. There's no need to go for so long, for me, as the best of my speed scores come straight out of the warm up.
Thanks LTL...I'll be (trying) pushing myself further up the 12K section in the coming sessions and see if I can get a 12.5K by Christmas. :D
Armitage
16-09-2007, 22:41
Hey pete! How does it feel to be the new champion of the world(and universe)? :D:D:D
rofl :eek::p
petemayhew
16-09-2007, 23:27
Hey pete! How does it feel to be the new champion of the world(and universe)? :D:D:D
:confused:
I wish!! :D
Armitage
17-09-2007, 04:52
how much was it 25 k? :D
petemayhew
17-09-2007, 19:10
Hey Guys!
Just came out from a session and it went well breaking one of my records I've had since May.
Today I concentrated solely on plastic (GILPI kindly lent me his ball :)) because I haven't got a fast ball, the parts don't work together. So took the rotors from his ball and it worked wonders!
Started my sesh with a RH UPC (E). Surprise, surprise!
Straight after the scores were :-
14175!! :D
14045
13846
6221 ... 30s
REST
6205 .... 30s RH
14260
13030 LH
13861
http://i2.tinypic.com/4kmfva8.jpg
-- Record Run -- (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_NGxft0BPVc)
Feel happy now as I'm finally in top100! :D:eek:
Laters :cool:
Armitage
17-09-2007, 19:19
whoa! congrats :D
Pete you owe me 5 quid no lie.... if it wasnt for me... you'd still be dwelling...
GILPI :)
Nice Work Pete (and Gilpi) seems the metal warm up works for the plastic as well
PS fix your signature your ripping yourself off 30 revs (I'll have em if you don't want them :)) )
Congrats Pete!!, let's see a 14.5k very soon, I just want to break 13.7k :( I don't know what can I do to improve...
PS: Let's see what you will do in a few years more ... (you started very young ;) )
Regards!
Javier
dcash10181
18-09-2007, 02:55
Great score, Pete!
You're now into the Top 100. That has got to make you feel good! :)
Keep Spinning! Go for 14,500!
Always Powerballing,
Duane Cash
Great score, Pete! You're now into the Top 100.
At the expense of Linus too:p
Congratulations Pete keep it up :)
Installed
19-09-2007, 20:59
Great job Pete! Congratulations on making it into the top 100! :eek:
Hey Pete, I improve my record (13.885), now I'm more near of 14k too:) ...
Adrena1in
20-09-2007, 09:18
Don't do what Duane and I originally did Pete. We made it to the Top 100, but didn't progress for a few days and got knocked back down to division 1. Do what we subsequently did, and progress way up towards the top to cement your Premier Division spot! ;)
P.S. I'm slowly getting a little better at UT2K4, so might be able to give you a decent challenge sometime soon! :D
petemayhew
01-10-2007, 18:25
Had a nice session a few days ago.
90s - 17,381
30s - 6239
Speeds - Few times over 14K (5-7 times) best being 14168
Also did a RH Ed Tech 17545, which I don't know if it's good or not as I haven't tried this one before.
I reckon I could do 18K Ed Tech but if there's not going to be another league for it then why bother.
Also new dual record, have video and pictures which I will update in due course but the score was around 26.2 mark. :)
Armitage
01-10-2007, 19:25
nice session :D i hope to have some of these soon too :D
Congrats for your new Dual Video...;) , I made 13.285 and 13.256 the other day..., I was very surprised:D
Installed
02-10-2007, 12:14
17.5k is a pretty darned good RH ed tech! My best is just under 17k from awhile back; but like you pointed out, theres not really any point so I didn't try much harder.
15 and already at 14k!! I'm impressed- I'm 15 and only power balling at 11k, however I've only just started (3weeks ago)...in a years time hopefully I will improve to around that too but it won't be easy... it wouldn't surprise me if you were to break the record; you got the dedication and motivation as well as being young
petemayhew
06-10-2007, 23:03
Cheers. :)
I'm resting now, only light powerballing.
So more plastic sessions less metal as I believe I have reached quite a high standard in metal speed, for my muscle mass, weight (10 st) and age. So I'm going to try and build up muscle by doing weights etc. Then re-train on the beast. ;)
Installed
08-10-2007, 19:32
Thats what stage I am in right now Pete; I'm doing mostly weight training with a little 250hz action to keep me in shape to powerball. I WILL return though!! :D
Installed
20-10-2007, 14:50
I start by just using the metal at slow speeds for 5 maybe 10 minutes. After I do a UPC (Ed tech) on my right hand. After this I rest a bit then do a 30 RH, rest again, then another 30s RH. Then I do a speed run. Normally I get the record straight up but if I don't then I just do another 30s RH run and I will normally get a record.
This is all on a 350hz, correct? ... it sounds quite painful :p
petemayhew
21-10-2007, 00:41
Correct.
It's not as painful as spending a huge amount of time with the metal
in one session nor is it as painful as getting your finger caught in it at 12K + speeds! :o
I see its getting even harder for most of the people of breaking the 14k barrier... guess your lucky Pete, as in for your age and for your score :D
think what could have happen if your powerball was a "functional powerball" which has a sandpaper body (as in the material that are used in sandpapers... garnite and all those stuff :D) and then getting your finger stuck in the powerball... just thinking of it makes me say OUCH! :D
Good luck with hitting 15k... I sense it will come to you by a surprize though..
Regards,
Ron
petemayhew
21-10-2007, 17:15
Session today.
Very frustrating but very consistent to say the least.
I concentrated on my RH plastic speed scores and they were in order -
UPC
14244 - Best score today
14220
14145
14179
30s - 6347 :D
LH - 12850
14179
14045
13960
30s - 6216
14161
13789
13550
END
It seems my best scores come the 1st run out of the endurance runs and then went down slowly until i did another one. :rolleyes:
All in all new 30s record and very consistent.
Cya. :)
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