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b_rexIcon...08-02-2010 @ 15:09 
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Lurkio said:This might be taking thing to a pedantic level, but what about leotards/singlets that meet all the required logo/brand name limitations etc, yet have the words; "support systems" written on them?


Are they not part of the company's name? e.g. "Titan Support Systems" is the full name I think?

I could wear a t-shirt with "dog" on it but unless I turn furry and start chasing my own tail it does not make me one!
LurkioIcon...08-02-2010 @ 15:24 
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b_rex said:
Are they not part of the company's name? e.g. "Titan Support Systems" is the full name I think?
I could wear a t-shirt with "dog" on it but unless I turn furry and start chasing my own tail it does not make me one!
Tongue woof

It was a point raised yesterday by a couple of people at the comp I was at.
LurkioIcon...08-02-2010 @ 15:27 
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600.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq		The reason I mentioned it is because the approved equipment list refers to "supportive" equipment, so if a lifter was to wear a leotard advertising a company that was no longer on the list, would this be right?
mozIcon...08-02-2010 @ 15:50 
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SteveIcon...08-02-2010 @ 16:53 
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robocop said:
thanks for that lengthy but interesting history of powerlifting
it has made me feel more sympathetic towards IPF and what they stand for
and it is a shame that the sport has been so badly fragmented
but i still feel that IPF are wrong to hold equipment manufacturers to ransom
and every time i meet or speak to anyone associated with the IPF they come accross as pompus and condesending towards anyone who does not lift in their fed thats why i am not a fan so IPF are wanks !! sorry


Generally the IPF's motives are good and it is the only genuine World Powerlifting Federation. Unfortunately it does seem highly skilled in pissing off lifters rather than trying to attract them in.

Personally I see not problem with the equipment manufacturers being made to pay a licence for the right to sell their kit, but surely the lifters shouldn't suffer if the company pulls out. It has been suggested on the USAPL forum that if you have proof that you purchased your kit whilst it was still licenced you could continue to use it. If this is possible it would seem a good way of not penalising the lifter.
robocopIcon...08-02-2010 @ 17:12 
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1040.0 kgs @ 135.7kgs Eq		i would like to see inzer titain and the rest just stick to their guns say we are not paying fee and see what happens
essentually the fed is nothing without its lifters and without approved equipment how can athletes lift

again i just think its pompus for a fed to charge a fee when all the others (if this is the case) dont, other feds inspect equipment and approve it or ban it without the need to charge thousands of dollars

it would be nice to have official statements from all parties
CuddlesIcon...08-02-2010 @ 18:43 
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620.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq		I am anti the fee in general but can completely see the reasons as to why they have it so wont comment further on that. But....

I would love to see a justification for why it has doubled?
Ben_Tricky_BurgessIcon...09-02-2010 @ 13:57 
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Steve said:
Generally the IPF's motives are good and it is the only genuine World Powerlifting Federation. Unfortunately it does seem highly skilled in pissing off lifters rather than trying to attract them in.
Personally I see not problem with the equipment manufacturers being made to pay a licence for the right to sell their kit, but surely the lifters shouldn't suffer if the company pulls out. It has been suggested on the USAPL forum that if you have proof that you purchased your kit whilst it was still licenced you could continue to use it. If this is possible it would seem a good way of not penalising the lifter.


Steve you talk right proper eloquent sense you do mate Wink
Joseph_WaltonIcon...09-02-2010 @ 14:05 
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Metal and APT have paid the fees anyway.
JoniIcon...09-02-2010 @ 14:06 
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LukeCIcon...09-02-2010 @ 15:12 
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Joseph_Walton said:http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/node/14440

Metal and APT have paid the fees anyway.


But what about Craine! Oh wait, I have never even heard of them.

IPF get away with screwing people over again then.
Joseph_WaltonIcon...09-02-2010 @ 15:58 
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727.5 kgs @ 114.8kgs UnEq		True, but i've never seen anyone where a craine suit in ages, they're not a big enough company to afford the R+D the others can.
SteveIcon...09-02-2010 @ 18:51 
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LukeC said:
But what about Craine! Oh wait, I have never even heard of them.
IPF get away with screwing people over again then.


A non-profit making organisation looking to raise a relatively small amount of money to promote and develop their activities from companies making hundreds of thousands of dollars off them. What a rip of - I don't know how they dare!
LukeCIcon...09-02-2010 @ 19:36 
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Steve said:
A non-profit making organisation looking to raise a relatively small amount of money to promote and develop their activities from companies making hundreds of thousands of dollars off them. What a rip of - I don't know how they dare!


I just resent the fact they jacked up the prices so rapidly, the fact the companies have now paid up suggests it is worth it to them but even still.

My problem with the ban was always the effect it had (or perhaps would have had) on lifters, the lifeblood of the sport who pay so much as it is.
Tom_MartinIcon...09-02-2010 @ 22:18 
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