You don't need TV coverage and 5-figure purses to have a good time and in the spirit of guys squaring off with some grip strength challenges for fun, Blob Syndicate is holding the 2004 edition of its popular Feats With Hands contest.

Events: 1) Grippers, maximum 2) IronMind R-Ring Deadlift, maximum 3) IronMind Apollon's Axle, maximum(double-overhand) 4) Blob lift event.  The contest is set for the Minneapolis area on August 21st at 1:00 (rules meeting at 12:30), and you can get details from Brian Carlton at: carlt005@umn.edu.