Atomgripz Certification System
Just closed your first 3-Band? Feel you can take on the Reaper? (keep dreaming). Either way, the Atomgripz certification system is a great way to record and celebrate strength milestones once you are able to fully close any Atomgripz gripper from the 3-band to 6-Band Reaper.
Certification Preparation
Certification is available for 3-Band, 4-Band, 5-Band, and 6-Band variants.
Accepted handle spreads for each variant are-
Narrow-40mm-60mm
Standard 60.01mm-70mm
Wide 70.01mm+
For the cert attempt a TNS* (table no set) will be accepted, as well as a set*.
*TNS (Table No Set) refers to picking the gripper up from a surface and fully closing it without any assistance from the free hand to position it first. As a TNS requires the gripper to be closed from a fully open position, it is regarded as the hardest way to close a gripper.
*Setting a gripper refers to holding the gripper in the closing hand, and using the free hand to position it, then partly closing the handles to a fixed position before the close is completed with the crushing hand.
If you are attempting your certification using a set, a setting block measuring at least 20mm must be passed through the handles before the gripper is closed.
*Due to inaccuracies in calipers and measuring equipment, a 1mm tolerance will be applied to setting blocks, so a block that measures 19mm+ will be accepted.
The Certification Attempt
The setting block, number of bands around the top of the gripper handles, and diameter of the spring must must be measured and clearly shown in the cert attempt video.
Once a gripper is set, the opposing hand cannot assist in the close of the gripper. The opposing hand cannot hold the spring, support the wrist or play any other role in closing the gripper. The hand closing the gripper should also be free of contact from the body or any supporting surface during the close attempt.
Once you are comfortable with your set, the 20mm block, must be clearly passed through the handles and removed before the handles are closed.
The gripper should be closed with spring facing upwards, towards the thumb.
Once the gripper is closed, the touching handles should clearly be shown on video and held closed for a minimum of 1 second.
Once the close is completed, the handle spread of the gripper must be measured with the measurement clearly shown on video.
Please stick to the following points to have the best chance of your certification attempt being accepted first time-
- Use good lighting in your video to help clearly show the gripper and any measurements being taken.
- Keep your gripper in the frame throughout the entire attempt. Taking the gripper out of frame may result in the certification attempt being rejected.
- Not essential, but If you can, have someone film you, rather than having to hold the camera and gripper/measuring tools.
- Once the handles are closed, bring them close to the camera to make it easy to see that they are fully touching.
Submitting Your Certification Attempt
Once you have made your cert attempt video, please paste a link to the video in our comments tab on the atomgripz.com website. If you will not be uploading your cert attempt to the web and unable to provide a link, you can also send your video attempt via WhatsApp. Please request this in the comments tab of our contacts page.
After reviewing your cert video, we will contact you to confirm if the certification attempt was successful.
What happens after I certify?
Your name, country and date of certification will be added to the certification lists on the official Atomgripz website. A link of your certification video will also be uploaded to the website for others to view. We may also celebrate new certifications by uploading them to Atomgripz social media accounts on platforms such as YouTube and Instagram.
After certification, you will also have unlocked the corresponding cert packs or Mastery grippers. More information on these can be found here.
FAQ’s
-Do I have to buy a new Atomgripz gripper each time I want to cert? No! You can use your current grippers to certify.
-Does certification on a harder gripper automatically mean that I will be certified on the grippers ranked lower? No. Each certification is an individual achievement with video evidence required to certify the close.
-Do I have to own the gripper I certify on? No. Providing the gripper used is a genuine Atomgripz product, you can use a friends gripper to certify.
-Do I have to use an Atomgripz 20mm block for my certification attempt? No. You can use any block, providing it is clearly measured at over 19mm before the cert attempt is made.
-Can chalk be used? Yes, chalk (Magnesium Carbonate) can be used in block form.
-Do I have to purchase an Atomgripz cert pack or Mastery gripper to cert? No. The cert pack and Mastery grippers are an optional purchase for those wanting a unique memento of their certification.
