BWLA British Unequipped 16/08/2008
| IainKendrick |  | ... | 02-08-2008 @ 12:55 |
 some nice relaxing jazz. Member 77, 12599 posts SQ 265, BP 165, DL 280710.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq | "Boo f**king hoo that you Southern c**ts have to actually travel a few miles to comp. Welcome to the world of every f**ker that lives north of Manchester." LOL I agree. I'd prefer it to be closer to home, but there you go. I couldn't afford to travel etc so that's, that. | ||
| Carl | | ... | 02-08-2008 @ 17:14 |
 Loves rugby league ... Member 13, 14460 posts SQ 230, BP 180.5, DL 262.5673.0 kgs @ 128kgs UnEq Administrator | bunch of whiney bas***ds | ||
| Bringin_Lexy_Back | | ... | 02-08-2008 @ 21:46 |
massive arse Member 330, 30 posts SQ 260, BP 160, DL 300720.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | All the money, sponsorship, best lifters and publicity is in equipped lifting. As i said its the sport, its the way it is. Competing unequipped me and my training buddies are always going to be a minority, a side show as it was earlier put, but powerlifting is a personal and individual sport, and nobody can argue that the true test of a mans strength, is a raw lift. Him and the bar, nothing else. Lets not forget we are all powerlifters. Despite us maybe not seeing eye to eye on certain things, we are all in the gym every week, hopefully giving it our all trying to better our lifts, doing the same lifts with the same goals. I have a lot of respect for anyone who competes, it takes balls to get up there, suited or raw. As for my comments about equipped lifting, it was a dig at the suits and shirts, not the lifters. Again its an individual sport. | ||
| Titch | | ... | 02-08-2008 @ 23:47 |
 One Sexy MoFo Member 101, 2470 posts | Lex you raise many points, most of them gay. You’ve switched from the steroid-induced bicep-peaked "sport" of bodybuilding to a genuine sport you appear to know little about. I say this as a person who only started squatting a year ago and has never even tried so much as knee wraps. I'm willing to bet that in 12 months' time your views on equipped lifting will be vastly different. But until that time I wish your arrogant ass all the best in your comp.  P.S. My good luck wishes are genuine - looking forward to seeing you lift some big numbers.  | ||
| Alex | | ... | 03-08-2008 @ 00:48 |
 Picca Boo Member 16, 1204 posts SQ 140, BP 130, DL 200470.0 kgs @ 77kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 03.08.2008 @ 00:51 AM by Alex I don't think what BLB said originally was bo***cks at all. Of course his analogy to rocket packs and pneumatic legs was an extreme one, but his point remains. Upon reading it I cringed because I knew it would really rile up some equipped lifters, you would get less of a backlash if you voice your opinions more politely. And saying Pete gets his power from the equipment is obviously bo***cks, it helps but you don't squat 300+kg without being a strong f**ker to begin with, suit or not.I don't care what equipment people use, but I don't think it's good for the sport of powerlifting in the long-term. Having to buy a shirt, suit, wraps, belt probably puts a lot of people off. I also don't think the comparison to PED use is valid. Sure, you are using various chemicals to increase muscle mass, possibly decrease fat mass, and, while on cycle, increase the power of your CNS to fire muscle fibres. But it's still your own body doing all the lifting. They both increase your lifts but in different ways. Hence eq/uneq and tested/open feds/comps. To summarise, weighted pull-ups are the way forward. | ||
| paul_richards | | ... | 03-08-2008 @ 11:15 |
 I personally prefer the stiffest possible. Member 158, 3110 posts SQ 170, BP 107.5, DL 222.5500.0 kgs @ 67.4kgs UnEq | Alex said: To summarise, weighted pull-ups are the way forward. is that 1 handed or 2 handed and is that using straps  | ||
| Bringin_Lexy_Back | | ... | 03-08-2008 @ 12:45 |
massive arse Member 330, 30 posts SQ 260, BP 160, DL 300720.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | For the record I have huge respect for fat pete as a lifter. After all he is a British record holder and his total is very very impressive. Don't get too wraped up in a forum debate, as said before I have a lot of admiration for anyone who competes. | ||
| brynevans | | ... | 03-08-2008 @ 17:30 |
 Scotbasher - forever Member 59, 2115 posts | I think this particular thread has run it's distance now. | ||
| Joni | | ... | 03-08-2008 @ 17:39 |
 left the country satisfied Member 10, 19241 posts SQ 240, BP 150, DL 270660.0 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq | equipment SUCKS and all comps should be at least 300 miles from everyone on an oil rig. | ||
| little_a | | ... | 03-08-2008 @ 18:02 |
 still a devious weightlifting bastard Member 43, 14379 posts | brynevans said: I think this particular thread has run it's distance now. Only for those that could make the trip | ||
| brynevans | | ... | 03-08-2008 @ 19:49 |
Scotbasher - forever Member 59, 2115 posts | little_a said: brynevans said: I think this particular thread has run it's distance now. Only for those that could make the trip PMSL  | ||
| sam | | ... | 04-08-2008 @ 16:00 |
 Travelling hot nurse Member 240, 75 posts SQ 140, BP 107.5, DL 185432.5 kgs @ 67.2kgs UnEq | Quick message from sunny Brunei (which actually has a gym with an eleiko bar and power cage!) How many of the NWC contingent are heading up to this? I'm thinking of staying overnight at the mess in either Harrogate or Catterick and am sure I could organise some guest accomodation if anyone's interested then please pm me or get reply to this thread. There'd be a nominal charge, not sure how much but | ||
| Rick | | ... | 04-08-2008 @ 20:16 |
 I am a bench-only guy Member 3, 10068 posts SQ 185, BP 175, DL 235595.0 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq Administrator | Joe and I are going for the Sunday only, I think. | ||
| Finch | | ... | 14-08-2008 @ 09:06 |
 Gonna outlive my opposition !! Member 123, 4038 posts SQ 202.5, BP 135.0, DL 232.5570.0 kgs @ 117kgs UnEq | I did not qualify so this whole thread is now bollox to me. | ||
| Rick | | ... | 14-08-2008 @ 16:42 |
I am a bench-only guy Member 3, 10068 posts SQ 185, BP 175, DL 235595.0 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq Administrator | And in fact I'm not going, because Joe is a big girl who has to work. | ||
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