Impressive that he can have that weight just bouncing on his shoulder like it's nothing. I think he would get that up if there was more space for him to give it a good throw.
He didn't get it due to his height, This had nothing to due with his strength. He's definitely strong enough to get it up there he just doesn't have the reach, Look at Travis ortmayer for example, Travis got it easily due to his height, We all know travis is not stronger than derek. Height plays a huge role in this event!
i think that was a height issue not a strength one, dereck is looking awesome, good physique too match scary strength, not the stereotipical bald fat meathead that is all to common in strongman.
Thank God we have cranes. Dude is a beast too.
Dirtylickins2 6 months ago
It is amazing that the competitors don't simply refuse to compete in this event.
The risk of serious permanent injury is insanely high.
It is too bad that the folks who run this competition don't respect the athletes.
If they did, they would never consider this event.
bahamabrz 10 months ago
Hes a tough boi
BigBozSicenunow 1 year ago
If only he was little bit more taller.
sarshad9999 1 year ago
Impressive that he can have that weight just bouncing on his shoulder like it's nothing. I think he would get that up if there was more space for him to give it a good throw.
musixfinest 1 year ago
Keep practicing man, keep practicing! You were so close!
gr8fzy1 1 year ago
pound for pound im stronger. no i have not been drinking lol..
4g63gen1 2 years ago
He didn't get it due to his height, This had nothing to due with his strength. He's definitely strong enough to get it up there he just doesn't have the reach, Look at Travis ortmayer for example, Travis got it easily due to his height, We all know travis is not stronger than derek. Height plays a huge role in this event!
SlammedBeretta 2 years ago 19
Well said, keeping in mind Travis is known for stone load and he's got a crazy technique.
azuki1982 2 years ago
@SlammedBeretta Yeah.. this event sucks.
MetalCamelChannel 1 year ago
@SlammedBeretta Indeed. A good example for that is Magnus Samuelsson.
InFlamesAddictive 7 months ago
i think he could do it but he didnt want to over theow it so the stone didnt hurt the guys holding the stand.
Estebanfuturo 2 years ago 15
Derek is overall stronger than travis, u forgot that.
azuki1982 2 years ago
i think that was a height issue not a strength one, dereck is looking awesome, good physique too match scary strength, not the stereotipical bald fat meathead that is all to common in strongman.
congrats dereck.
franco18grant 2 years ago
poundstone is the new king
tlast2012dude 2 years ago
we'll see. First he has to dethrone Mariusz
acotytamwiesz 2 years ago
I am pretty sure that Ortmayer is taller then Poundstone, so I'll blame it on that! lol...
TheOpenSight 2 years ago
being taller does make a slight difference, on the other hand ortmayer is texas stoneman, enough said. Good effort by Derek though, so close.
azuki1982 2 years ago
What an effort! I'm glad you posted this because i went to watch the damn motorcycle jump (unimpressive)!
ThePlugster 2 years ago