Old Forum Type of Bell In Training for SFG

[yadmit]

I currently practice with both competition bells (I use these in my classes for the most part) and cast iron bells.  I have access to a very limited amount of cast iron bells.

I'm seriously considering trying for SFGI and am wondering (since cast iron are used) if getting my hands on a couple would be a better idea than training and practicing for the SFG with competition bells.  I like the feel of comp bells, but am curious if using them would be a bit of a detriment to the SFG course.

Thanks!

 

t

 

[Steve Freides]

If your snatch test isn't difficult for you, then the difference won't be a big deal.  But if you're taking the SFG course, then you might as well get in some practice with the type you'll use there, sure.

-S-

 

[yadmit]

Thanks, Steve... I haven't tried the snatch test in ages... I may give it a go next week.  I'm not planning on the SFG course (I have HKC), but am seriously contemplating SFGI next year.

 

[Mike Lindner]

Tim - Where are you at as far as the testing standards right now?

 

[yadmit]

I haven't tested yet.  I'm currently doing S&S and was more curious about whether or not training for an SFG would be better with standard cast iron bells or comp bells.

 

[Pavel]

Tim, for the snatch test it is important to train

with a bell of the type we use.  

 

[yadmit]

Thanks, Pavel.  Kinda figured one should train with what one may be using.

Much appreciated.

t