MY darden fest experience and my results\vids (long)

[t3c]

Well...I just got home

First of all I had the best time EVER. I met some awesome people. You would think meeting up with some random people on the internet would be a bunch of nutjobs and rapists...and nobody was that...except joker

LOL jk man...I just wanted to say that and I had to pick someones name to make it work. Joker is the MAN

But seriously...everyone was really nice. The whole elite crew were so supportive and just all around great people.

Alot of things stick out in my mind. I would be here forever if I typed it all.

Clint- Finally got to meet this guy! After all the help he has given me over the past year or so...I felt like he helped me just as much durring the contest. Awesome contest he ran too...THANK YOU
a very large man as well

Ironlion- Biggest man I have ever seen...nuff said

Trinity and exodus- awesome people. I was watching my viking press video and saw trinity and amanda (kings gf) right behind me cheering. I was very impressed by how strong the ladies were out there

Nefi- awesome job on every single event. and also a very nice person! 19 reps with 75lb thick bar...she was telling me she would have gotten 1 more to make it 20 if she didn't run out of time. Not that she might have gotten one more...but that she WOULD have

Joker- funny dude...awesome to meet you in person finally...hopefully again. GREAT job at the contest...the guy didn't touch one impliment.

brian747478- HECK OF A JOB. Really nice guy...loved watching him compete and get that 7th stone...it meant alot to him

jason- When you were yelling on the hercules hold I was getting so pumped up...that was hardcore. looked like you were being crucified...sick job all around.

Kingc - the biggest 175lb guy I have ever seen. Strongest one too...lots of heart

The other teens- you guys are awesome to watch. all very nice people and very friendly. Corey stick with this sport...you did awesome and you will keep doing even better. Chance, I loved watching you compete. James, you were insane on everything. you helped push me and I hope I helped push you to succeed.

Louden_swain- thanks for being there for me brother. all for the swain

Cuthbert- it was great to meet you. Remember next time you are up here shoot me a pm with your number...we HAVE to train some time.

Nwinters- quiet guy...great competitor. Once again another man who has NEVER touched an impliment. I was very impressed when you did the stones man...it was sick

Brad pitt- not THE brad pitt...but a guy named brad pitt. My favorite competitor. Watching this man work was amazing. He was fairly short and SO strong and fast on every single event.

spatts, mr.spatts and co.- I finally met the spatts, It was great you showed up. Nice to meet your family as well

Last but not least...my NY brothers hammer and suston
When I watch my videos..over all the voices I hear hammer the loudest. On the medly when I was on the last few inches of the sled pull suston caught me as I almost fell over, i felt very dizzy and almost passed out. Suston was also in my face yelling at me the whole time on the truck pull. You guys really did great yesterday.


Everyone else- thanks for the best time i've ever had guys...really

Wow so I must have said "awesome,sick,and great" like 500 times. I was running out of words...i'm sure you guys get the point

Now for my results:

2nd place...got a nice plaque and everything. The plaque goes on my wall in the garage. Next time the 2 on that plaque will be replaced witha 1 and the "lightweight" will be replaced with a "heavy weight"

here are the vids:
PLEASE SAVE TARGET AS ON THESE VIDS OR I WILL GET MY BANDWITH PRIVLEDGES REVOKED

Conan wheel: http://www.grambo.org/afa/users/tec/kentucky/vinkyconanwheel.WMV

Hercules hold:
http://www.grambo.org/afa/users/tec/kentucky/vinkyherculeshold.WMV

Viking press:
http://www.grambo.org/afa/users/tec/kentucky/vinkyviking.WMV

Medly OF DEATH
http://www.grambo.org/afa/users/tec/kentucky/vinkymedly.WMV

Truck push:
http://www.grambo.org/afa/users/tec/kentucky/vinkytruckpush.WMV

If I could do the contest again next week I know I would set prs on every single event

 

[kingc_79]

you did great dude. it was really cool to finally meet you and i was really impressed seeing you compete. really strong and have alot of heart.

 

[NWinters]

You have TONS of time, and room for improvement.......It was a an honor to finally meet you, the founder of the Ronnie Coleman spoof. Train hard, next time i will try to be more socialable.


Yours Truly

Nick Winters

 

[louden_swain]

Awesome videos and information. . . . . I have a lot of question. . .too many to post on this forum.

I will get back with you later.

 

[Cuthbert]

Vin... you know it's ON next time I'm up north. I'm looking forward to it very much.

Keep working hard.

Cuthbert

 

[PolishHammer1977]

You were incredible brother. I never met a 16 year old kid like you man, never. Great job dude!

 

[t3c]

thanks guys...awesome advatar winters!!

do you have aim or something you can send me those pics?

 

[spatts]

You did awesome. You have so much talent for your age...not just in strongman. It was wonderful to see your father out there supporting you, yet staying back and letting you be your own man. As you staggered in with the yoke, your dad was standing next to me filming, and I couldn't help but think that he probably knows it was just yesterday that he watched you staggering across the living room taking your first steps...and there he was watching you do it with several hundred pounds on your shoulders, and a drive that some people live their whole lives and never understand. You're polite, articulate, respectful, intelligent, funny...and strong as hell. They didn't make em like you when I was 15; otherwise, I may have rethought that whole cootie theory. It was an honor to meet you.

 

[jasonaa97]

You should be very proud of the way you performed. You will only get better.

 

[bigguns15]

Those are some awesome videos you have! Great job. Was that truck push uphill? Couldn't tell from the vid.

Makes me want to compete in strongman!