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Boxing day ( first day ) Score: 98**
End Of December Score: 113**
End Of January Score : 12241
End Of February Score: 12336
End Of March Score: N/A until end of march
30s: 5662
60s: 105**
90s: 15919
Dual Hand:22***
Any Advice is welcome :) Cheers, GILPI
Good to see that Im not the only one thats sort of got stuck in the 12K bit, I got my 12349 back at the end of January and just haven't been able to improve it :mad:
it is one tricky area, everyone believes it is simple to get out of, it just really isnt as simple as that, i am seriously giving it 100% and going to the gym and all sorts. by the way how old are you im 15 years old. i hope as soon as i hit 12.5k i can go back to beating records daily. GILPI
petemayhew
13-03-2007, 23:12
yes 12K is quite a barrier. I spent about a month around the 12K section and all it takes to get up to the 12.5K + range you need to try and get more power into the runs when their at their peak, so you can have that extra burst needed to put a few rpm on the record. :)
Im just 16 but my legs are definitely more my strength because I do a lot of running and cycling which is why I got the powerball in the first place, just to strenghten my arms and shoulders up but Ive got too addicted to the speed competition!!!
Good to see that Im not the only one thats sort of got stuck in the 12K bit, I got my 12349 back at the end of January and just haven't been able to improve it :mad:
I was the same. Stuck on 12k for 2-3 months. I found good warm up and endurance to be the key. You'll get there:)
13/03/07 scores: 12050, 12075, 12140
14/03/07 scores: 11987, 12050, 12170, 12186.
15/03/07 scores: 12070.
16/03/07 scores 11853, 12211, 12005
I think you need to have a more positive outlook on your 30's target score:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
18/03/07 scores: 12043 12057 12066 12085 12137 12268, i need that extra boost, HELP MEEEEEEEEEEE i can easily get 12k, piece of cake, my arm just wont let me go that little bit further. :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
Adrena1in
19-03-2007, 00:11
... my arm just wont let me go that little bit further.
...yet. It will soon. Do a hard 20 or 30 minutes non-stop, rest 1 or 2 minutes, then try speed.
20-30minute non stop what speed, i was constantly holding 10k for around an hour once a week but dropped that because it wasnt getting me anywhere, except the plaster section at tesco's :p ;) . So just give me the low down, once a pass 12.5k i should be back to normal ways of breaking records every week or so. i shot up from 9.8k boxing day to around over 12k end of january then kept at that pace, then i think i got lucky with 12336. GILPI
20/03/07 scores: 12128 no warm up 12056
21/03/07 scores: 12089 12100 12221 12167
Yesterday 2 New records: 16184 90s roughly holding 10789
5814 30s roughly holding 11628
Great work GILPI those scores are getting up there..
Installed
23-03-2007, 01:14
20-30minute non stop what speed, i was constantly holding 10k for around an hour once a week but dropped that because it wasnt getting me anywhere...
Those will help in the long run.
Pretty good 90s score there, good job getting over 16k. :)
Getting over 16k 90s i believe is exceptional really, considering record is a mere 12336, and only 15 i believe holding near enough 11k isnt bad at all. and holding 11.6k for 30s is ok, im sure i can do better. Cheers for the comments keep them coming in. GILPI
Adrena1in
23-03-2007, 16:29
Getting over 16k 90s i believe is exceptional really, considering record is a mere 12336.12336 * 1.5 = 18504, which is your "maximum potential". 16184 is 87.46% of your maximum potential, which is incredibly high. Do you use the Edouard Technique? If not then you are unofficially the "Gripper" leader of the "% of Maximum Potential" scoreboard, on this thread (http://www.gyrotek.net/forum/ftopic469.html) at Gyrotek. I've always been the "Gripper" leader, so are you going to steal my crown? :eek:
Installed
23-03-2007, 17:27
LMAO :p
I ought to update mine as well. I dont know what it is with 15yr. olds, but they seem to be completely dominating in strength! :rolleyes:
petemayhew
23-03-2007, 17:49
Nice 30s installed 9rpm of my record :o
WD Gilpi nice high percentages, you go just ahead of me :mad:
what about 30s?
I use normal spinning technique absolutely no ed tech, so that puts me the highest spinner of 90s percentage wise ? ? ? woah, it was exceptional then lol.
Plus its no fake as i showed pete mayhew on webcam aswell. :)
my 30s i know isnt that good really 5814 x 2 = 11628 and current record is 12336. 94% if i worked it out correctly =S so it it is 94% then really it wasnt that bad then ?
petemayhew
23-03-2007, 19:00
Puts you 2nd Gilpi! :eek: .04% off Tim Lol
You have awesome percentages!
Can i just confirm Gilpi's score was 101% authentic :p
94.26 is the actual figure so make so u put
in 94.3% if your putting a thread on gyrotek :D
Alastair V
23-03-2007, 20:23
My percentage for 30s is not nearly as good as yours - only 90%
My 90s is only 81.9% :(
I just got my 90's up to 87.18%
and 30's up to 93.52%
Problem is Gilpi if your anything like me you'll stuff it up by getting a new speed record in the next week or so.
Oh! the pain of it all:D:D
I use normal spinning technique absolutely no ed tech, so that puts me the highest spinner of 90s percentage wise ? ? ? woah, it was exceptional then lol.
Plus its no fake as i showed pete mayhew on webcam aswell. :)
my 30s i know isnt that good really 5814 x 2 = 11628 and current record is 12336. 94% if i worked it out correctly =S so it it is 94% then really it wasnt that bad then ?
hey mate
looking at those percentages and your exceptional endurance scores i'm sure you have a higher speed record in you. Maybe experiment with a few different grip styles in your next speed session to try and coax that new record out of hiding :D.
My current speed record is 14035 and my 30s record stands at 6064 which equates to a percentage of just 86% :(. Very Sucky im sure, endurance really isn't my strongest style :(.
So looking at that im convinced you can get a new record soon ;)
Linus
Problem is now, if i do get a new speed score then im over the moon, but then lose the titles of best % on endurances, i am probably more made for endurance, at the start i swear im holding 12k for 20s but record is a mere 12336, i just cant push over that physical boundary ( unlike ireland beating the boundaries over pakistan :p )
Overall View of all scores:
Left hand Anti-Clockwise: 12336
Left hand Clockwise: 12056
Right hand Anti-Clockwise: 11336
Right hand Clockwise: 11671
petemayhew
25-03-2007, 16:27
I think 17K will come to you GILPI sooner then you think.
It might seem outa reach but you've got the ability to do it :D
Didn't take me long once i had 16K 17K became more of a goal
25/03/07 scores: 12046 12092 12128 12141 12164 no warm up *new right hand record* 11835*
Recorded a 12238
Installed
26-03-2007, 20:26
Wow no warm up? Thats practically impossible for me. Nice non-dominant hand score.
Nice going Gilpi, you really still kick my ass with endurance scores. Keep spinning!
NEW SPEED RECORD: 12342 6 BL**DY REVS HIGHER. lol, pointless....
Tstering
27-03-2007, 17:36
An improvement is never pointless. Annoying when it is only that small i know, but not pointless.
dcash10181
27-03-2007, 18:01
I think any improvement is great, GILPI. I find that most of the time, it's when I start making small improvements, it becomes a sign that I am about to really smash a record soon too. Thinks of it like tiny tremors before the really big earthquake! ;)
I would welcome 6 rpms added to my score at the moment. :D
Keep spinning! :)
Always Powerballing,
Duane Cash
Cheers,
UPDATE: some video's are being uploaded to YOUTUBE
LINK: http://youtube.com/GILPI69 (http://youtube.com/GILPI69)
Installed
27-03-2007, 22:27
Consider the fact that you can even touch your previous record, much less beat it by anything at all, a blessing! :rolleyes:
When you get to 12994 you'll be over the moon at a bloody 6 rev increase.
well done
...Thinks of it like tiny tremors before the really big earthquake! ;)
Come on GILPI !! Shake that tremormaker!!!:D
Just for interest's sake... Is the ball you used there a red neon rotor inside a blue shell?? Or am I mistaken?
Today i was just testing to see which of my 2 powerballs was going faster for tomorrow at school, and found myself hitting 12k again with no warm up: scores for 29/03/07: 12034 12094 12130 12196 12114
and yes i had a spare red neon rotor and decided to make a hybrid ball :) mates red rotor didnt work in his but works nicely in mine, then he got the new red rotor. I shall be getting a screamer pb soon as my mate has one and is magnificent, just time to save up for one, got £12, any donations??? :p
Well Ladies and Gentlemen,
Today was MY day, not only did i manage to break a record.. i smashed it.
Scores for 30/3/07: 12034 ( breaktime ) 12109 ( start of lunchtime )
NOW IT GETS INTERESTING!!!!
( mid lunchtime: 12284, 12464, 12575, 12624
Thats when the bell/buzzer went for end of lunch :( but i decided to be a rebel and give it 1 more try.....
12670 !!!!!
petemayhew
30-03-2007, 17:29
I don't believe it, i want pictures! :p Was a good hot mode i must say though i could only manage 12.8K lol :o
Lots of updating on various scoreboards now oh the bore lol
Make sure you work out your new percentages and put them on gyrotek at the T.C.C thread :D
dcash10181
30-03-2007, 17:30
( mid lunchtime: 12284, 12464, 12575, 12624
Thats when the bell/buzzer went for end of lunch :( but i decided to be a rebel and give it 1 more try.....
12670 !!!!!
Great score and increase! That must have been some good lunch! ;) :D
Now 13k doesn't seem so far away at all really. Keep spinning!
Always Powerballing,
Duane Cash
sweet progress man, see... you did have it in you ;)
I love getting into an awesome hot mode like that and just smashing the scores over and over but sometimes its a little dissapointing because you try again the next day and you're back down to scoring your more average scores. For example during my 14k hot mode a week ago I was scoring on average between 100 and 200 rpm above my average and made an increase in top score of of about 300rpm. But now im knocked back down and because of the rather large increase I made that day the drop seems even greater now ;)...Hopefully though, that won't happen to you now and you can continue scoring in this range :D
Good luck and keep spinning :p
Linus
dont worry im saving up for monday night's session with the old live comp, hoping for around 12300-400 on the live comp, anything else is a bonus...
here is the photographic evidence: ( in columns roughly... )
http://file019b.bebo.com/0/medium/2007/03/30/16/1219018552a3966543560b692821155m.jpghttp://file019b.bebo.com/0/medium/2007/03/30/16/1219018552a3966544060b3838009m.jpghttp://file019b.bebo.com/0/medium/2007/03/30/16/1219018552a3966544491b668760149m.jpghttp://file031b.bebo.com/3/medium/2007/03/30/16/1219018552a3966571328b162173590m.jpg
12464...............12575..........12624.......... 12670
Just abit............Pete's...........Smooth.......Last Luck
of energy...........Powerball.......Run............Tr y and result
Just a quick query, how long did you guys take to get 13k once you achieved over 12.5k ? i want to get 13k in the next 2-3 weeks...:) high hopes and ambitions
dcash10181
30-03-2007, 20:15
Just a quick query, how long did you guys take to get 13k once you achieved over 12.5k ? i want to get 13k in the next 2-3 weeks...:) high hopes and ambitions
Hi GILPI, it took me 3 days according to my submission history. Here are the scores below:
9/15/06 - 12,569 rpm
9/15/06 - 12,835 rpm
9/18/06 - 13,390 rpm
But don't get disappointed if you don't get there that quickly. I do think 2-3 weeks is a good timeline to start with for your goals. Stick to your Powerballing routine, make changes here and there, experiment with new grips, don't overdo it, and you get to 13k quick enough.
Keep spinning!
Always Powerballing,
Duane Cash
WildThunder
30-03-2007, 21:16
Just a quick query, how long did you guys take to get 13k once you achieved over 12.5k ? i want to get 13k in the next 2-3 weeks...:) high hopes and ambitions
Hi GILPI,
I took me 7 days and then I went straight from 12,5k+ to 13k+ in one session.
2006-12-20 12,587
2006-12-27 13,125
Installed
30-03-2007, 22:51
Great scores there GILPI!
If I were you I would try to calm down and just keep practicing. 13k will come soon enough. But hey thats great if you can manage it in a short time period like these other guys too.
Awesome work Gilpi. Keep ruining those 90's effort % feels great don't it:D:D:D:D:D
Nice, GILPI!! Don't force it, buddy. Just keep practicing and before you know it that 13000 will flash on the counter.
Dariuz69
31-03-2007, 14:42
Great scores there GILPI, it seems you lead me by 26 revs now :mad: :p ;)
But don't leave your left hand too far behind. Go for that 12k barrier!
Well Ladies and Gentlemen,
Today was MY day, not only did i manage to break a record.. i smashed it.
Scores for 30/3/07: 12034 ( breaktime ) 12109 ( start of lunchtime )
NOW IT GETS INTERESTING!!!!
( mid lunchtime: 12284, 12464, 12575, 12624
Thats when the bell/buzzer went for end of lunch :( but i decided to be a rebel and give it 1 more try.....
12670 !!!!!
Nice one GILPI,
You call me your twin in my thread and then you go and sneak your records up away from me, guess I will have to forget about work for a while and see if I can catch you up again... :eek:
Glenn
PS - In case you didn't see the reply in my thread - I am 33
Cheers mate, problem is he has only gone and done it again lol
new webcam today, little tester: 124** then a new record
12754 :)
sorry :p ;)
Cheers mate, problem is he has only gone and done it again lol
new webcam today, little tester: 124** then a new record
12754 :)
sorry :p ;)
You Swine!!!!!! :mad:
Just kidding mate, nice one
Where's my powerball?!?!?!?!?
oh and sorry dariuz,
i forgot to mention 12141 on right hand lol...
Video of 12754 uploading as we speak so you can have a gander/butcher's
Happy powerballin'
GILPI
http://file031b.bebo.com/11/medium/2007/03/31/18/1219018552a3975227041b484289295m.jpg: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqrF7C1mM2s
petemayhew
31-03-2007, 19:42
:eek:
I need to start working on my left hand score, you got me by 100 rpm :mad:
Decent Scores for today: 12720 12712
Decent Scores for today: 12720 12712
Nice scores for the day GILPI,
Got a feeling you might sneak away from me as need to concentrate on my badminton matches just now so need to stay fresh for them
Will be trying to keep up with you tho once the season finishes :p
Managed a best of around 122** myself today so not too shabby I suppose
Dariuz69
02-04-2007, 08:14
Decent Scores for today: 12720 12712
Wow dude, you are on fire!!
Keep up those good scores and you will break 13k in no time :)
Alastair V
02-04-2007, 18:40
Just a quick query, how long did you guys take to get 13k once you achieved over 12.5k ? i want to get 13k in the next 2-3 weeks...:) high hopes and ambitions
From memory i think it took me a day, or maybe two. Went from 12572 to 12751 to 13010
Don't take any inspiration off me 12.5 to 13 took me 4months:(
Don't take any inspiration off me 12.5 to 13 took me 4months:(
It took me a YEar and a bit mor eto achieve 13k...:o
I could be in grave danger....
When i got them two 12.7k scores i was really bored and started chewing on one of my fingers, a good 10 minutes later i realised i managed to open a blister i couldnt even see or that barely existed until i bit it. It is on quite an important finger for me,( third finger ) and therefore lots of blisters ( at around £3 for 6 :eek: ) and lots of soap and clean air i hope i will be ready in time for thursday.
GILPI :)
...i was really bored and started chewing on one of my fingers...
:rolleyes: Try to chew on your elbow next time... will do much less damage. Also, I hear food is a popular choice amongst chewers...:D
Haha, i get told off enough for eating too much, mum would spend up to £100 on full shopping, i would eat most of the food out the fridge aswell as through the cupboards, elbow lol i like it :p ;) ( if you could even reach it. ) but its healing ever so slowly but its the first blister in like a month and a half, all thanks to boredom.
GILPI :)
petemayhew
03-04-2007, 13:30
13k Gilpi come on tis not that hard :D
MosterMarie
03-04-2007, 17:24
On your way to 13....:)
dcash10181
03-04-2007, 18:05
13k Gilpi come on tis not that hard :D
Pete's, right. Here's an idea. Just watching your video. It looks like you have great wrist rotation, but I think that rotation alone will only get you so far without transferring the motion to other parts of your body. I am certain you have a good feel for the rotation of the Powerball, so here's what you do.
With your best grip, on your acceleration to you top speed, start a motion with your forearm using the contractions in your elbow to accelerate the Powerball quicker. What you will need to do essentially, as you approach your high speed, is to do less of the wrist rotation and more of the elbow-forearm movement. Keep pace with the sound of the Powerball, and you will find that the Powerball may continue to accelerate to incredible speeds with just this forearm movement alone. You should even be able to reach 14k with this type of movement.
Let me know how it goes. Keep spinning! :)
Always Powerballing,
Duane Cash
My powerballin' might go down the drain a little as we have a new member to our family :p :) :D :D we are over the moon and should be for £275 lol. Black Lab only 8 weeks ( and 1 day ) and we have a name in mind....
Photos to come....
Great score Gilpi. Whose going to get 13k first you or Mat?
Great score Gilpi. Whose going to get 13k first you or Mat?
I'll be prepared to put a wager on Matt;)
Well i am not really fussed as we will both get it sooner or later, problem is i have to look after a lovely new pup by the name of jambo lol. I promised pictures so here they are:
http://file023b.bebo.com/2/large/2007/04/05/12/1219018552a4018424872b615921971l.jpg
http://file018b.bebo.com/10/large/2007/04/05/12/1219018552a4018414503b406745809l.jpg
Adrena1in
05-04-2007, 14:19
Awwwwwwwww, bless his little cotton socks!! :)
Semi-decent to decent scores:
125**, 12636 12707 12732
Hey Gilpi, you're almost there chum. Those score were close to record if I see it correctly...;)
arrankenny
05-04-2007, 22:07
Can't you delete posts???
I made this but have just edited it because it doesn't matter anymore.
Sorry for wasting space lol.
Arran
Adrena1in
06-04-2007, 10:59
I hit a bit of a wall when I got to the high 12ks, I remember. I sat on 12991 for something like 3 or 4 months, finally breaking over after some endurance sessions. You'll do it too.
Hey, who'll make it to 13k first, you with 250Hz or me with 350Hz? Let's have a race! ;)
2 races im in now... god lol you with 350hz and matt with normal 250hz
Well at least if i lose i have a decent excuse that i had to look after puppy :p ;) :)
Just did a 90s today without a warm-up and got 16090.. soo ill be doing another later and getting a new 90s record.. since Marie got 1 i thought id better :o :p :)
Serious note now:
ABSOLUTELY NO WARM UP.. havent touch it since yesterday
Went for a 90s along to Just Jack - Glory Days and voila
New 90s record not much improvement, but without a warmup
16290 !!!!!!!
GILPI :)
GOALS:
SPEED LEFT: 13k
SPEED RIGHT: 12.3k
30s: 6k
90s:16.5k
METAL: TO GET A METAL
just got a 15893 90s on video lol
was abit poor....
Installed
07-04-2007, 17:48
Good one. Now by no warm up, do you mean absolutely none or just a little bit for a minute or so?
Absolutly non lol, not a touch.
Pick it up, Thumb flick it to go, put onto strength, 30 to 60 to 90 get it up to around 11.3k reset 90s and go... ill do it again once ive had my pasta and have reburst of energy, expecting low 16k again....
Installed
07-04-2007, 17:57
That's not possible for me at all. If I don't warm up, I make terrible scores and it makes my hands hurt.
Well after my chicken tikka pasta i decided to go upstairs and have a quick whizz, felt good enough for a speed run... 12.4k, hey not bad since i had no warm up ( warm dinner, thats about it )
Thought where else better to powerball than outside with the sun setting and cool breeze to keep hands sweat free..... 12,732 :eek: blimey, could be onto something here.. just looking after the puppy outside i hit 12.7k so many times i lost count... then BAM 12826
BAM 12864
so im happy :D :D
aaaaaaaaaaaand i got 16554 WEEEEEEEY
Who put their money on matt getting to 13k ??? Last chance to change your mind...
Don't forget a massive dual hand of
24550
12702 + 11848
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Please leave comments.... Ta...
GILPI :)
Installed
07-04-2007, 21:41
Congrats! I'll watch the videos ASAP.
Nicely done Gilpi, 13K is now REALLY judt around the corner...:cool:
petemayhew
09-04-2007, 14:44
That's not possible for me at all. If I don't warm up, I make terrible scores and it makes my hands hurt.
Yes same here, i think i was trying really hard at school showing off to some mates with Gilpi and managed something like 11.2K. Now thats TERRIBLE :o
Well done Gilpi on those scores 13K sure is a nice feeling and don't forget that comp me and you are in. First one to 13K Left hand :D I'm going for it live comp hope I can get some scores there as i missed last one. Nice scores and Videos i must say
13063
I beat Peter ( left hand ) Joe and Matt
:) :) :) :)
Cough up 20 quid each of ya :p ;)
petemayhew
11-04-2007, 21:59
Congrats Gilpi :eek:
You beat me :o I'm not used to this kind of competition * run and hide *
http://file026b.bebo.com/12/large/2007/04/11/21/1219018552a4078684996b125002916l.jpg
http://file026b.bebo.com/12/large/2007/04/11/21/1219018552a4078685407b505843402l.jpg
:eek: :eek: :eek: whats this pete ??? 17017, wow, god.... Guess im catching you now
petemayhew
11-04-2007, 22:21
* catch a plane somewhere noone will find me * :p
Thats a rather large achievement huge congrats. Your on a par with the greats now :D
We're not playing golf pete, but if we were, id be winning for once :D
Catching you ever so slowly.
GILPI :)
petemayhew
11-04-2007, 22:55
We're not playing golf pete, but if we were, id be winning for once :D
Catching you ever so slowly.
GILPI :)
That sure was a whole in one 17K and 13K in the same session
I think I'm hitting double bogey at the moment :o With my left hand
Right hand is definitely under par :cool:
Well done GILPI 13 and 17 are huge land marks great work
I got a new 90s record and so has pete, we both got 17750 :)
Thats because we did a dual person 90s run "gripper" and managed 17750
We tried to get 18k but it is hard, would scores count like that ??? :p ;)
Put me and pete very high up.
GILPI :)
petemayhew
12-04-2007, 21:33
I got a new 90s record and so has pete, we both got 17750
Thats because we did a dual person 90s run "gripper" and managed 17750
We tried to get 18k but it is hard, would scores count like that ??? :p ;)
Put me and pete very high up.
GILPI :)
:D:D When were properly warm we'll do it and get 18k im sure :cool:
true true, we both need to be on a hot mode, so i can hit high 12's and you can hit low 13's for a longer duration....
we only need to be holding the ball at 12k constantly, and i believe we can do that......
GILPI :)
I am a few days behind with things so belated congrats on your 13K GILPI - told you you would probably get there before me :p
I am still around the 127** mark but badminton season is almost finished so will be able to push harder very soon and hopefully reach the 13K as well
Hopefully you can, then we can continue this on-going rivalry, its nice to have a competitive edge...
GILPI :)
Adrena1in
13-04-2007, 16:27
would scores count like that ??? :p ;)
Put me and pete very high up.Errrrr, no. :rolleyes: ;)
Interesting idea though. (/me is wondering what the top 20 guys could score if each of them spun the Powerball to full speed for 5 or 6 seconds before passing it onto the next person.)
lol, drats, probably get it to 21k ? Akis can do it himself really, just maybe the last 10 seconds he drops slightly....
GILPI :)
petemayhew
13-04-2007, 17:14
Errrrr, no. :rolleyes: ;)
Interesting idea though. (/me is wondering what the top 20 guys could score if each of them spun the Powerball to full speed for 5 or 6 seconds before passing it onto the next person.)
That would be awesome :D Maybe could arranged that for a little fun at the competition in august if it goes ahead. It would be so awesome to watch :cool:
Sorry but yet another record :)
13118
GILPI :)
Oh yeah, and a new 30s record...
6065 !!!
finally over the 12k holding barrier....
petemayhew
14-04-2007, 22:01
You have made all the major benchmarks - 17K 6K 13K Well done :cool: :D
it would normally be 6k 13k and 16k but im abit further ahead with 90s as i am made for endurance but now stepping into speed abit better.
So ill be on the mens leaderboard, then from there "the only way is up.."
lol ( better remember the name, its gonna be big )
GILPI :)
Oh and i worked out my daily improvement scores..
Get Your newest record the subtract your old ( 1st day ) record
Count all the days you have been powerballing then divide the difference score by the amount of days. Mine is roughly 30 revs a day :D
Installed
14-04-2007, 22:43
Congrats GILPI, at least SOMEONE is having a good day today. I'm stuck way below par at the moment. :(
:p May sound daft.....but i have a lucky corner of the garden aha :p
God im special outside and inside the brain lol....
GILPI :)
Installed
14-04-2007, 22:47
Niiiiice. ;) I did notice you're videos on youtube in the garden. :p
WildThunder
14-04-2007, 22:51
Oh and i worked out my daily improvement scores..
Get Your newest record the subtract your old ( 1st day ) record
Count all the days you have been powerballing then divide the difference score by the amount of days. Mine is roughly 30 revs a day :D
Congrats GILPI, it's always nice to score new records :)
I calculated my daily improvement as well:
up to 13125 it was 84 revs per day
up to 15k+ became 27 revs per day
Well done on 17k I'll have to recalculate the averages
Did you ed or grip?
Getting well into 13k too awesome
it was like pete's run... Gripper but slight ed tech changes as Tim calls it :mad: , but yeah im glad about 13k, i beat everyone to it. Pete's left hand My friend Joe Brookes, Matt ( on this forum ) and some others...
GILPI :)
petemayhew
15-04-2007, 13:18
Gripper but slight ed tech changes as Tim calls it
Come on gilpi sort that ed tech changes thing out. When i sorted it out to gripper changes i scores more :o
Nicely done GILPI, I knew you could get there all along.
MosterMarie
15-04-2007, 18:51
Well done GILPI! You've made it over 13 k. And accompaning that a lot of other good recs.... What are you on???? ;) Or is it the lovely puppie giving you a lot of new energy?
the puppy been taking up most of my life, so i dont know how i found time to get new records....
but yeah, im pleased and now to catch peter ;) :cool:
GILPI :)
Nice one Gilpi, new record feeling is goood! ;):D
It's maybe the puppy that's helped you though.
A distraction from PB'ing that's allowed your muscles to rest properly and thus leading to your improvement.
Keep spinning. :)
Muscles ? lol what muscles :p naa im not the strongest upper body strength, i really want a power pod foot bracket thingy, i reckon i could get 10k with feet,
GILPI :)
arrankenny
17-04-2007, 16:37
I'm ordering one of the podpower things................tomorrow..........I think.
To strenghten my leg; I injured it playing rugby a couple of months ago, and it's still weak.
Arran
P.S. I've just broke the 9k barrier!!!! Wooo Hoooooooooooo!!!!!!
I just wish i had some money...
*dreams of metal with heavy rotor, metal raptor rotor, Powerpod etc..*
GILPI :)
skylerwd6
17-04-2007, 18:59
Ohhhh... same here GILPI if only if I had the money
By the way skyler, how are your scores going, you still seem to be at that low 12k wall, i remember when you were ahead of me, you should be high 12k maybe 13k... com'on give me some competition...
GILPI :)
Reasonable Scores on 17/4/07:
13076 13051 13053 13064 then 12.8's
Reasonable scores on 18/4/07:
12911 12986 and thats it, i hate just getting below your record by like 200 every single time.... ticks me off...
GILPI :)
arrankenny
18-04-2007, 21:06
keep it up Gilpi. I know what you mean about the "just below your score" thing.
Arran
...i hate just getting below your record by like 200 every single time.... ticks me off...
Aaahhhh... Shut Uuuupppp... You bloody 14 and 15 year olds with your bloody good scores are really starting to twist my panties in a knot.
Just kidding...:o
But on a serious note... Stop whining and start spinning...;)
calm down jammy.... no need to get all stressy, just thought id post my thoughts in my thread, that such a crime ??? Considering i have goals, i really want to achieve them, and more importantly catch up pete who is a month ahead of me :mad: aah, at least joe, james and the rest cant catch us quick....
GILPI :)
petemayhew
18-04-2007, 23:16
Theres a difference from hitting low 13K and high 12K to middle 13K and onwards. It's really you need a new burst of speed coming from somewhere, try and sync both arms with it and move with the ball. You won't get anywhere with a stationary run. So you just have to add that extra bit of push, drive you insert into the powerball and really get the rhythm. I was stuck behind 13.1K for a month and i soon realized it was easily achievable with just a bit 'pulse' and syncing the body with the ball to get much higher. :)
calm down jammy.... no need to get all stressy, just thought id post my thoughts in my thread, that such a crime ??? Considering i have goals, i really want to achieve them, and more importantly catch up pete who is a month ahead of me :mad: aah, at least joe, james and the rest cant catch us quick....
GILPI :)
Whoa... sorry, dude, you misunderstood what I said. It was said in jest, nothing meant by it. I really am impressed with you young guys being able to achieve the scores you do. So maximum respect from my side. You've made some huge improvements in the last couple of weeks and that speak of dedication and believe in yourself. So you just keep improving and I'll keep watching... and hope that I am able to just stay that little bit ahead of you though...:cool:
Watch it Jammy he's got a gun and he's not afraid to use it:eek:
Whoa!! Jammy!! Double Post Alert!!!
:p;):D
petemayhew
19-04-2007, 16:49
Don't sweat Jammy
Gilpi's a softie really :o Not many people cry when they get hit by a stressball :p
Wtf lol, and no i dont have a gun, Thats stereotypical :eek: and when did i get hit with a stressball ??? dnt memba, and who got NUTMEGGED when i backheeled the ball into the goal eh ??? Remind you of anything ???
GILPI :)
petemayhew
19-04-2007, 18:13
... and who got NUTMEGGED when i backheeled the ball into the goal eh ??? Remind you of anything ???
When you tried it a 2nd time what happened? Eh?! Lol
Nothing beats Lunchtime football kick about :rolleyes:
hows that bad cut thingy that was bleeding mega ?
petemayhew
19-04-2007, 18:20
hows that bad cut thingy that was bleeding mega ?
Plastered it and it's fine, probably no good scores tonight. Maybe the odd one or two ;)
you'll still hosh me :( :( :( BULLY !!!!
Just as i get 13k you pull out a 13.7k, at least im within 1k of you ;) ;)
Ill be right behind you one day, breathing down your neck :p
new record: 13132
:)
GILPI :)
new record: 13132
:)
GILPI :)
Nice going GILPI but I have to warn you, I ain't that far behind :p
You might want to check out my score thread in a minute
Well done GILPI should have tried for one less and you would have had a pallendrome:D
Gwan Gilpi!!
Give it some stick!!!
;):D
Well done.
Nice going GILPI, I'm ordering a 13200 and I expect delivery within the week.:cool:
Haha, Delivery may be unsuccessful due to the cause of the marathon weekend, 5 hours walking watching dad run for 3:45 hours of the time,
delivery may be held up to the following weekend...
GILPI :)
Haha, Delivery may be unsuccessful due to the cause of the marathon weekend, 5 hours walking watching dad run for 3:45 hours of the time,
delivery may be held up to the following weekend...
GILPI :)
Excellent. All the best to the G'vner then! Me dad also used to run marathons, did 5 or so Comrades marathons, now into cycling.
GILPI, how was your Dad's time in the London run?
4:25:13 very bad for him.
Got delayed due to a derailed tube. Got off of next tube station 3 mile walk to the nearest starting area. but dad was in the blue start not red or green, then he got told his chip wouldnt work unless he goes over the blue start line, 5 mile walk to the blue start line, finally got going, had clear road for 1/2 a mile then hit all the slowbies therefore not getting a successful time+ the added bonus of the heat.
GILPI
p.s he got on tv when he crossed over the line, when the time on the official clock said around 4:41 or 4:47 he is doing it next year and hoping to do it in under 4 hours properly.
Aye, that's too bad. Better luck next year though.:)
From Cold today: 3 scores of 12.6k to start off
Then outside in very cold conditions a 12.8k a 12.7k then another 12.8k
a 30s to slightly warm up: 5828 very poor. Then speed run still 12.6k which was the vital part i was looking for, a score over 12.5k after a 30s
In garage stuck hands in freezer for 5 mins, then a couple of 12.9k
Then mum told me to come in did 1 more run outside going brilliantly probably would of been a new record if mum didnt start laughing at me as i just started mini-pulsing quoting "You Do look very silly" ended up as 12,957....
GILPI :)
From Cold today: 3 scores of 12.6k to start off
Then outside in very cold conditions a 12.8k a 12.7k then another 12.8k
a 30s to slightly warm up: 5828 very poor. Then speed run still 12.6k which was the vital part i was looking for, a score over 12.5k after a 30s
In garage stuck hands in freezer for 5 mins, then a couple of 12.9k
Then mum told me to come in did 1 more run outside going brilliantly probably would of been a new record if mum didnt start laughing at me as i just started mini-pulsing quoting "You Do look very silly" ended up as 12,957....
GILPI :)
haha, I know, that's the worst, when someone laughs at you during a run. You lose all concentration :D
Linus
petemayhew
26-04-2007, 23:23
Well Done Nice Sesh!
Mum's Lol They do Nag! :p :o
haha, I know, that's the worst, when someone laughs at you during a run. You lose all concentration :D
Linus
Gents, if someone is laughing at you during a run, you're doing it wrong...:p You should look all intimidating and stuff, you know, spinning that little ball to stratospheric speeds...
BTW, good going GILPI, so when can I expect that 13200 I ordered about a week ago????
arrankenny
27-04-2007, 17:47
Well Done Gilpi.
nice sess.
Arran
P.S. New score of 10,083 :D
Big congrats there arran, its mega pleasing to see a 5 digit number flashing back at you, rub it in your friends face :p and i believe the postman must have delievered it to the wrong guy, Ill ship another batch to you and should arrive within 2 weeks, recorded post ( on webcam hopefully ) maybe a slight cheer or chant...
GILPI :)
Got a phone call from that "postman" and my god, didnt he deliver :p ;)
New Record: 13251
13 and 1/4 accomplished 13 and 1/2 is next target.
GILPI :)
13.3k in next two weeks now....
w00t! Nice one Gilpi ;):D
petemayhew
27-04-2007, 21:24
Nice One Gilpi!
13.5K should come up in a week or so :)
Its no time for silly games, im in hunting season, and this season's speciality is Mayhem Mayhews, heard they are quite hard to catch though.... im gonna start trying 100% now..... i want 14k before the UK Championships, if i want to get 1st with a metal as 1st prize...
GILPI :)
Installed
28-04-2007, 15:20
Great job GILPI!
in approx 25.8275 days + a safety barrier of another 7 days = 32.8275 days i should be hitting 14k....
14000 - 13251 = 749 then divide by my daily increase score which is 29 revs a day..... is the answer in days.
GILPI :)
Installed
28-04-2007, 15:33
Now that's the way to think positive! :p
arrankenny
28-04-2007, 17:06
ha ha! lol!
Well done Gilpi! What PB is that on your avatar???
Arran
P.S. That would equal 25.8275862069 :D:p *Warning! Gueek Alert! Warning! Warning! Geek Alert!|* :p
Its my Special £120 Nega-ball, one of only 3 in the world.:p
GILPI :)
petemayhew
28-04-2007, 18:08
Its my Special £120 Nega-ball, one of only 3 in the world.:p
GILPI :)
.. Or you just tick the 'invert colours' box on paint :p
dont be silly course i didnt do that, what i actually did was to take an actual picture of the actual high score while actually having the actual camera mode on negative... Actual fact.
GILPI :)
petemayhew
28-04-2007, 18:12
I might try that but with a signature while spinning in a video. Woah that would be cool, black neons :cool:
arrankenny
28-04-2007, 22:12
lol. But what is that mark inbetween the two buttons on the counter?
Arran
That was where the light on my phone reflected back off the counter, but of course the image being negative, instead of the light being really bright, it goes mega dark...
Hope that explains it.
GILPI :)
arrankenny
29-04-2007, 13:20
Aaaaaaaahhh. That explains it all lol.
Thanks,
Arran
Today's Mid-Day Scores: ( in boiling hot weather )
started off with something stupid like 12183 lol. i hung my head in shame.
Then i thought screw it, lets go for a 30s, and got 5850+ i was like eh !
On the powerballyzer it said i was doing roughly 12.6k with left hand ( in the middle of the red bar ) so i was puzzled, did another speed run, 12.7k ahhh, thats more like it, then got about 4 12.8k's but its too hot at the moment, so if i can get 12.8k in boiling hot sunshhhhineeee, then i will be expecting something during my night sesh later on. a few 13k with any luck.
Today's right hand was pretty confusing, nearly got 12k and i barely get 11.7k with it on a lucky day... so i was chuffed about that, maybe a new right hand record tonight.
GILPI :)
Installed
29-04-2007, 18:13
We all have our not-so-good days GILPI. Just keep up with a endurance/rest routine, and you'll be sure to improve.
Well, Today i have officially achieved my first metal speed score ( and about 4 more )
1st EVER run on metal pb = 10175
2nd = 10195
3rd = 10260
4th = 10445
5th 105** ( find out in a min, i cant remember it :p )
And Tim, i shall try and achieve the 11k you told me to get with the metal pb.
GILPI :)
Gwan Gilpi!
Nice going for first time out with a metal.;):D
petemayhew
11-05-2007, 19:13
Well, Today i have officially achieved my first metal speed score ( and about 4 more )
Jealous! :o:mad: I shall ask Alex nicely for use of his ball after you. Maybe crack 12K :p Lol 10,500 is good for first goes. I reckon you can notch a few 11K scores :) :cool:
by the end of sunday im looking for 11k - 11.5k, so im only warming up at the moment, shall do loads of vids... trust me pete, 12k is like trying to touch the moon... never gonna happen**.
but yeah, the 250hz seems like a small plastic rattly ball compare to the metal, you wouldnt believe it but the force kicks in around 4-5000 revs :eek:
Sheer good fun though, shame you came round last weekend pete instead of this weekend loool.
GILPI :)
** ( astronomers not included, since the could just bend down and touch the moon )
Installed
11-05-2007, 19:43
Those are great scores for your first day GILPI. Good luck on getting 11k, it's harder than it sounds (for me anyway), but I'm sure you can do it.
just did a 90s metal, went quite quickly thank god.... on vid, 13872, quite painful, i think a little bit of rest is needed lol...
So Metal scores:
Speed - 10537
30s - N/a
60s - N/a
90s - 13872
GILPI :)
petemayhew
11-05-2007, 21:05
just did a 90s metal, went quite quickly thank god.... on vid, 13872, quite painful, i think a little bit of rest is needed lol...
Upload the vid :cool: Wanna see some Gilpi-nator action :p
uploading now pete ma Bud.. your target score should be 14162, because 14161 results in top of division 1 aswell... and yeah, i think i got like 3 or 4 vids of metal....
GILPI :)
Damn those are good scores for the first day. I must be a noob at metal
barrybpl
12-05-2007, 04:50
Well done GILPI, you've gone and smashed all my metal scores there.
Barry.
Hang on, i dont know LTLFTC's scores or yours barry's so would you mind telling me them if possible ???
I believe the metal is more about strength than speed, the plastic is easy to get going fast because there is no real "kick" until 12k.
Whereas the metal "kicks" in at around 5k-7k :eek: :eek:
GILPI :)
barrybpl
13-05-2007, 01:45
That's a good point there GILPI, my metal record currently stands at 10,403 rpm and it took me about a month to get it (and that was back in January :(). My 90s is 12944. So like I said, you smashed my scores.
Barry.
Havent been powerballing since i returned my friend's metal and close plastic score of around 13.2k.
2 weeks without powerballin' and only another 2 weeks to go, and i am definate a new record will arrive, may even be good enough for the top 400 :) so skyler and co better get a wriggle on while im down ( not injured but still not doing it )
GILPI :)
first go on powerball for like 4/5 weeks, first go score:
12818 :D
normally nowhere near that to start off with
GILPI :)
Nice one, you off to have a proper sesh now or what?
Good luck and let us know how you get on if you do have a sesh.
;):D
might have a proper sesh now that i just got a 12972 ;) :p
funny how things work out
GILPI :)
ps got got a 12990
omg just did a powerball run got 13151 right
On powerballyzer it showed a top speed of 13500, and i held it for ages
GILPI :mad:
PS new record: 13252 looooooool 1 rev more..... nice one....
but wooooo anyway
omg just did a powerball run got 13151 right
On powerballyzer it showed a top speed of 13500, and i held it for ages
GILPI :mad:
ZOMG!! You was robbed!!:eek::eek:
Try hold that peak speed for a little longer, give the counter time to register the score.
You should soon have a pukka 13.5k score. ;):)
stopped now due to score decreasing hich shows i need a rest
1st score 12818
2nd score 12972
3rd score 13151 ( massively robbed ive got the graph to show and i held it for at least 5 seconds )
4th score 13252 ( like woo 1 rev more lol )
5th score 13242 ( got on vid btw just watchd it aswell, sounded like i got robbed again )
6th score 13043 and stop.
GILPI :)
Not bad at all, keep an eye on that counter though. if it looks like being dodgy try changing batteries or request a replacement.
;):D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLbj1dnvHIs - 13242
Pic of graph.
http://file026b.bebo.com/0/large/2007/05/25/13/1219018552a4481198982b145916903l.jpg
GILPI :)
Could you do another more spread out graph so we can se more clearly how your run went?
Certainly looks like you peaked closer to 13.5k on that condensed graph.
petemayhew
25-05-2007, 16:53
Unlucky mate.
I was starting to worry then :p :D
From the looks of that graph there's no way of telling what your score was, you need to turn down the "gain" option of powerballalyzer until the line is thin and then you can get a real idea of your peak, right now it's anywhere between 12k and 13.5k as you just know that it's somwhere in the red.
http://www.powerballs.com/forum/image.php?u=1238&dateline=1180355327
Well done.
Gwan Gilpi!!
;):D
Installed
28-05-2007, 14:42
Nice big improvement woohoo! :rolleyes: Great job though anyway, you're well within reach of the Top 400.
petemayhew
28-05-2007, 14:43
Catching me mate, but hurry up will ya!
I want some competition from you :cool:
.. As you got robbed hard you will probably
get 13.5K soon enough
Good Luck!
scores on the doors today so far:
started off pants with a 12.6k
Decent scores:
13059
13080
13090
13212
13010
GILPI :)
stopped now due to score decreasing hich shows i need a rest
1st score 12818
2nd score 12972
3rd score 13151 ( massively robbed ive got the graph to show and i held it for at least 5 seconds )
4th score 13252 ( like woo 1 rev more lol )
5th score 13242 ( got on vid btw just watchd it aswell, sounded like i got robbed again )
6th score 13043 and stop.
GILPI :)
just ran your vid through my notoriously accurate web cam and your counter looks spot on to me:eek:
petemayhew
17-09-2007, 19:42
Hurry up and have a session with my metal! Been a year since you've last posted here! :D
looool. i think i should start powerballing from step one again...
Top Plastic score: 12289
Top Metal score: 10357
metal UPC was: 4791+ 8884+ 12885+ 10357 = 36917
30s 60s 90s speed
GILPI :)
Armitage
17-09-2007, 20:52
hi, good luck with your powerballing and regain your form again, just wanted to say that you do not hold your powerball in firm grip :confused:
anyway GL!
trust me its more than firm, just that video was with a vibrating ball and an off-key support band...
Right hand can powerball perfect anyway
GILPI :)
Best score Lately: 12854 :p considering i could only get 12k on my friends powerball yesterday, im getting back into it:
HINT: never stop powerballing for over 2 months lol
GILPI :)
Armitage
03-10-2007, 22:48
good :D i have a similar problem but i rested only for 4 days straight :confused: im not going to rest for so many days again EVER:D
good :D i have a similar problem but i rested only for 4 days straight :confused: im not going to rest for so many days again EVER:D
Heheh, maybe that's the reason of your scores..., you rested to much :p Today I made 13.740..., nice score indeed:cool:
Let's see another 13k Gilpi!!.;) No Spin,no Gain
Adrena1in
04-10-2007, 09:06
HINT: never stop powerballing for over 2 months lol
Oh I don't know, I've not done any speed runs or endurance runs for at least that long. Jaco stopped for a couple of years, but came back to quickly increase from 14.8k to 15k. If I ever get back into it I'll see what happens! ;)
Did some powerballing tonight:
First few runs were around 12300, not too bad....
Cleared all scores off of my 3 powerballs and tried to continuously break the existing record as i went along:
Started hitting 12.5's and 12.6's and found one ball a little too smooth so its dropped out tonight at 12,508 :( terrible....
Next i took my other 2 remaining powerballs outside to my lucky corner in the garden:
Amber hit 12.8's and blue hit 12.7's
Stopped for like a minute, felt loads of energy like i havent felt in over 2 months...Blue 12,982 like WOAH unknown territory amber 12,978 WOAH unknown territory still...and that run had a **** up in it, revert back to blue, give it max......13022!!! :eek: 13k for the first time in 2 months w00p! and i thought to myself...and my amber is even better ;) lets give it one last try... 13245 :eek: :eek: :eek: 7 revs off of my record :mad: :mad: :mad: .
Watch this space as we may see a new record or even an entry into the relegation scoreboard :p
GILPI :)
Armitage
06-10-2007, 21:35
nice comeback !!!! :D
petemayhew
06-10-2007, 23:09
12300...12.5's...12.6's...12,508...12.8's...12.7's ...12,982...13022... 13245...
You should of kept going, I reckon you could of done 13.5K with a bit more persistence. You should try the UPC thing again one handed and have a few pops after that, you will be sure enough in the 13K bracket every time.
A side note:
You have to beat Joe because he can't be beating you on bus runs thats just not on. We're experienced powerballers and know the way it is, he just abuses you. :p He needs a good slap in the right direction. :D
Another side note:
We should both warm up and do an Ed Tech run together, try and get 19K. :D
Nice Score Gilpi..., hehe Pete loves the UPC :D , in my case that exercise make my arm to tired, so i preffer to spin it slow then a few run speed and a couple of 30 sec. UPC is too much for my arm :p ;)
Nice score GILPI,:) :) :)
7revs off you record means that you're at the right direction and soon 13252 will be history;)
Installed
08-10-2007, 19:30
Thats awesome GILPI! Your "special corner of the garden" eh? My 13928 was actually made outside too... :D
Adrena1in
09-10-2007, 13:08
Nice one Gilpi, but Pete was right, it sounds like you only did, what, a dozen speed runs? Did you do a warmup? 13.5k would definitely be on if you didn't warm up and only did about 12 runs. In fact, I'd go out on a limb and say that 13.8k would be viable with a warmup and at least 30 speed runs, inter-mixed with occasional 30s runs and Metal speed runs.
And yes, do the UPC warmup, but don't kill yourself. Pace it so you've got energy to spare afterwards. (You're doing it as a warmup after all, not going for an out and out UPC record.)
And Pete, saying, "One-handed UPC" is moot...by definition a UPC is already one-handed!! ;)
Installed
19-10-2007, 01:26
We should both warm up and do an Ed Tech run together, try and get 19K. :D
I tried doing that with my bro; the problem is, he's so far behind me that its more efficient for just me to do the entire run. :rolleyes:
Believe it or not, after a long period of time, i have finally hit a new record....3 times on the spin ;) get it ? :p
Old Record : 13252
1st New Record : 13260
2nd New Record : 13334
3rd New Record : 13516
chasing that Peter Mayhew down again ( for the 3rd time )
Pictures and Vid ill post later...
GILPI :)
Very well done GILPI:D :D :D Come on go for 14k:D
Congrats Gilpi!!, 13.5k is a very nice record..., why your scores were going down a few weeks ago, did you put your balls away for that time??, anyway, Congrats and let's see some videos...;)
Regards!
Nice one Gilpi good to see you getting back up there
Installed
24-10-2007, 03:15
Whoa, awesome speed record buddy!
Hey Guys,
just to let you know...im still alive and kickin'. Ready for the summer! kept the pb's away all winter, coming back alot stronger and fitter, can hit 13k with no warm-up. hopefully have a bash at some records, not promising anything. Feel free to come say hello :p how is everyone doing ??
GILPI :)
petemayhew
13-04-2008, 01:11
Alrite mate...assessments all next week, tennis will be fun with all of 7 people!! :D
Oh & Start playing with your balls again. My balls are lonely. :(
Installed
13-04-2008, 03:35
Yo GILPI, good to see you still around. It looks like a few of us have been taking it easy (including me), lets hope it doesn't continue that way. 13k with no warm-up has always given me a kick... now try 14k, its much more fun. ;)
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