bfold (about WSM)

[SAGAT]

i have a question for you: i was just checking out manfred hoeberl's site, you know, the guy with the (supposedly) biggest arms in the world. seeing as you're somewhat an expert on the WSM, do you know if it's true? (him having the biggest arms in the world)

 

[Haz]

I think I've heard him claim he could cheat curl 440lbs. Not sure I believe that, but his arms are fucking huge. That dude using the crazy amounts of synthol probably has bigger arms though.

 

[nclifter6feet6]

i believe manfred hoberl has done very well in the strongest man competitons i think he may have won one. i saw him compete on tv and those arms are crazy huge

 

[b fold the truth]

Manfred was the man a few years ago. Cheat curl 440? I don't know really...I believe Kaz has curled more than 400 also.

I do know that he was very large, athletic, and freaky strong...very freaky strong!!!

B True

 

[louden_swain]

I would pick Kaz for strength over Manfred anyday. Kaz is a freaky dude strength and size wise!!

 

[b fold the truth]

You can't compare...you really can't compare.

B True

 

[sorerotators]

Manfred never won a WSM title. Highest i think was 2nd.

 

[SAGAT]

Manfred never won a WSM title. Highest i think was 2nd.

you're right. shame he had a car accident, he could've been the WSM if that didn't happen IMO. i always liked watching him in WSM contests (him and Jouko Ahola, that mofo had the physique of a BB and the strength of a strongman contender!)

 

[b fold the truth]

Remember...back when Kaz competed...it was invitation only. They only invited those who looked good on camera...NOT the ones who were the best at the sport...

Think about that...the women are that way now...

B True

 

[latinus_spicticus]

They only invited those who looked best on camera?

What about Geoff Capes? He looked like nothing but a giant hairy troll and trounced all of the other competitors (sans Kaz and Jon Paul Sigmasson). He was an athletic MFer too, and was what-- like 6'6" 330lbs? He had better coordination and quickness than Kaz, just not the strength. There are other examples, I just don't have time to name them (class starts in 45minutes).

Can you elaborate on "looked good on camera" part? Maybe I misinterpreted what you said.