New IPF Rule

JackRevans said:whipping is banned but autoerotic asphyxiation is still allowed

brynevans said:
It's not permitted during the performance of the lift Jack, sorry

walker said:An article here from 1989..

http://www.ghe101library.com/non-fiction-articles/powerlifting...

24 years later and nothing has changed.

brynevans said:I believe this rule is to improve the appearance of the sport to the public, the IPF are working hard to gain acceptance into the Olympics. Every small thing they can do such as insisting team track suits are worn at medal presentation all adds to the professionalism of the sport. It's this attention to detail that makes the IPF the most credible powerlifting organisation.

Wiegieboard said:
I can't really disagree with that article. I'm gonna be degraded and abused for this but I really don't like equipped lifting and personally believe it holds the credibility of the sport back. Not that I'll ever have a sensible say in anything regarding powerlifting due to there being 8 year old girls in China who can out lift me.
Getting the s**t beat out you is an awesome part of powerlifting Imo.

jt said:
Do you think referee's should therefore adhere to the dress code even at grass roots level?

frankie1parke said:
when my family who no nothing about powerlifting came to watch me at a meet, they all couldn't get their heads around the concept of wearing gear and why people were using it, i explained it adds more to your lifts etc. all i got back was "whats the point?" and to that i had no answer just agreed i honestly don't know what the point is

brynevans said:
It's a fair point Jason but would you then get fewer helping out for a couple of rounds if they de to put the full shirt and tie on? Should referees then rigorously enforce every ipf rule such as illegal logos on t shirts and belts and first timers not putting next attempts in within 60 seconds? There needs to be some flexibility.