IPF Lifters

[LessThanLuke]

http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/node/14394#comment

APT products are now banned. Better go get new wraps people haha

[aussie_chunky]

Well there goes my chances of competing this year that will bring the grand total for me to compete to ~$400. A hefty sum I am in no position to pay.

Strongman it is for me.

[skinnycalves]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Aren't those APT sleeves way less supportive than rehband's 7mm old school sleeves?

[TrettinR]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Aren't those APT sleeves way less supportive than rehband's 7mm old school sleeves?

It has nothing to do with the equipment itself. APT and METAL didn't pay their sponsorship fee or whatever it's called to remain as official gear of the IPF

[showmestate08]

wtf?! retarded ipf...

[skinnycalves]

It has nothing to do with the equipment itself. APT and METAL didn't pay their sponsorship fee or whatever it's called to remain as official gear of the IPF

I remember one year ivanko .........****ing ivanko wasn't IPF approved. They arguably make the best barbells and weights in the world. **** IPF politics.

[Retardo-pex]

Does this affect the usapl as well or just ipf?

[LessThanLuke]

Does this affect the usapl as well or just ipf?

All ipf affiliates it says so yes it would affect usapl.

[19george]

It's a poor business decision by the IPF no doubt. They double the license fee in a crap economy, and as a consequence they lose over half of the manufacturers. In this economy its more likely that USAPL lifters will just go raw instead, so its not like the companies that leave will be clamoring to come back.

[LSU1]

It has nothing to do with the equipment itself. APT and METAL didn't pay their sponsorship fee or whatever it's called to remain as official gear of the IPF

I think it's obscene what th ipf is doing. They jacked up the "sponsorship" cost to double what it was. This hurts the lifters more than anyone. Now my singlet, wrist wraps are useless all bc of the ipfs greed.

What other federation has tese types of issues with constantly changing rules and gear?

[bttlefedponyboy]

this shouldnt effect uspf right if so imma be really pissed as i just ordered from apt last night

[JiP]

Guess this mean using my wrist wraps is pointless now.

[Slovakian_Pride]

I think it's obscene what th ipf is doing. They jacked up the "sponsorship" cost to double what it was. This hurts the lifters more than anyone. Now my singlet, wrist wraps are useless all bc of the ipfs greed.

What other federation has tese types of issues with constantly changing rules and gear?

yeah but at least IPF is recognized worldwide as being a legit fed as far as judging and competition goes. I'd rather belong to a fed like that and have it making some bad sponsership policies, than joining a fed that has great sponsership policies but terrible judging at comps and one that is labelled by many as a sham fed.
But i agree it's still stupid how they do that to people.

[TrettinR]

I remember one year ivanko .........****ing ivanko wasn't IPF approved. They arguably make the best barbells and weights in the world. **** IPF politics.

Seriously? That's such a joke. Ivanko does make the best barbells and weights in the world... IMO

It's a poor business decision by the IPF no doubt. They double the license fee in a crap economy, and as a consequence they lose over half of the manufacturers. In this economy its more likely that USAPL lifters will just go raw instead, so its not like the companies that leave will be clamoring to come back.

I hope they had some sort of logical reasoning for doing this.... I can't think of any though

I think it's obscene what th ipf is doing. They jacked up the "sponsorship" cost to double what it was. This hurts the lifters more than anyone. Now my singlet, wrist wraps are useless all bc of the ipfs greed.

What other federation has tese types of issues with constantly changing rules and gear?

Definitely agreed that it hurts the lifters more than anyone. Not many people can afford to spend $500+ in new gear just so they can lift in the IPF. Not to mention the time and frustration it takes to learn new gear and have to miss competitions because of it.

And maybe they change their rules a lot (more than they should), but at least they follow their rules unlike some feds where you see quarter squats, no pause on benches, no lockouts on benches, not locking out deads, etc. And most of the "rule changes" that most people bitch about were proposed rules that never went into affect.

[Retardo-pex]

This supports my wanting to compete raw but I feel bad for some guys I know Who use apt products.

http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/node/14339

[TomMartin]

It has nothing to do with the equipment itself. APT and METAL didn't pay their sponsorship fee or whatever it's called to remain as official gear of the IPF

You're ****ing kidding me, metal as well? Please confirm, I can't wear my metal knee AND wrist wraps in any IPF affiliated fed?

Goddamn it. I could go buy some inzer or titan wraps but that's not the point. Do I play in a heavy INZER band? NO. Do I listen to heavy TITAN? NO! I don't know how to handle this...

[LSU1]

yeah but at least IPF is recognized worldwide as being a legit fed as far as judging and competition goes. I'd rather belong to a fed like that and have it making some bad sponsership policies, than joining a fed that has great sponsership policies but terrible judging at comps and one that is labelled by many as a sham fed.
But i agree it's still stupid how they do that to people.

agree with u and trettinR on those points. However, as a lifter, it's frustrating that consistent judging and being more accomodating with gear usage are mutually exclusive.

Why can't we have a fed that judges like usapl and has consistent rules that do not change. I mean the ONLY reason this banning took place is because of money. Has nothing to do with the equipment not being up o spec. And who gets screwed? The lifters. Disappointing.

[TrettinR]

agree with u and trettinR on those points. However, as a lifter, it's frustrating that consistent judging and being more accomodating with gear usage are mutually exclusive.

Why can't we have a fed that judges like usapl and has consistent rules that do not change. I mean the ONLY reason this banning took place is because of money. Has nothing to do with the equipment not being up o spec. And who gets screwed? The lifters. Disappointing.

Totally agreed. Its a joke. Well it DOES say that IPF IS to ban as soon as next week? So it hasn't happened yet. Hopefully it's just a bluff. Either way its a bad way to run a business.

[koyongi]

No, this has been in the works for months. I subscribe to Crain's newsletter, and he was saying months ago that he wouldn't pay the fee that the IPF was demanding, so his stuff would no longer be IPF-approved. It sucks, cause even though nobody wears his gear, he's a permanent fixture at any big midwest USAPL meet.

Now to decide if I want to buy new wrist wraps for the Arnold or go without. I feel impending wrist/knee nudity...

[TrettinR]

No, this has been in the works for months. I subscribe to Crain's newsletter, and he was saying months ago that he wouldn't pay the fee that the IPF was demanding, so his stuff would no longer be IPF-approved. It sucks, cause even though nobody wears his gear, he's a permanent fixture at any big midwest USAPL meet.

Now to decide if I want to buy new wrist wraps for the Arnold or go without. I feel impending wrist/knee nudity...

I might have some wrist wraps you can borrow! I do have 3 pair and I don't think any of them are APT... Not sure if you'd like the 3 foot ones tho.

[Newbtime]

lol i wish every gear company would just say **** it and not pay the IPF ****.



I am getting more and more dis-interested in the IPF by the day.


IPF worlds last year put me to fcking sleep, there was less noise at the IPF worlds for a guy squatting 950 then there was for a guy squatting 500 at raw unity. also their gay heels on the floor rule for bench... and with RUM one of the best raw meets in the world in my back yard, I seriously doubt I will ever even bother to get into gear.

[TrettinR]

lol i wish every gear company would just say **** it and not pay the IPF ****.



I am getting more and more dis-interested in the IPF by the day.


IPF worlds last year put me to fcking sleep, there was less noise at the IPF worlds for a guy squatting 950 then there was for a guy squatting 500 at raw unity. also their gay heels on the floor rule for bench... and with RUM one of the best raw meets in the world in my back yard, I seriously doubt I will ever even bother to get into gear.

Amen brother, raw is where its at

[Newbtime]

Amen brother, raw is where its at

____Competition (USAPL)


lol wut

[TrettinR]

____Competition (USAPL)


lol wut

I was talking about lifting raw compared to lifting geared. Not about IPF and its silly rules. I'll see you at the RUM next year

[Newbtime]

I was talking about lifting raw compared to lifting geared. Not about IPF and its silly rules. I'll see you at the RUM next year

you better put on some weight and weigh in at 243 so we compete in the same flight brah

[TrettinR]

you better put on some weight and weigh in at 243 so we compete in the same flight brah

There's no shame in being the first guy to deadlift is there?

[Fluster]

There's no shame in being the first guy to deadlift is there?

Not as long as you already have a 200lb sub-total lead

[TrettinR]

Not as long as you already have a 200lb sub-total lead

Ya, I don't think I'd have that fortunate problem at the RUM though... especially at 243lbs

[TomMutaffis]

After reading this I would never support the IPF/USAPL in any way.

Banning equipment because the manufactures refused to pay you off? Nice ethics IPF.

International Powerlifting Failure.

[Arlecchino]

After reading this I would never support the IPF/USAPL in any way.

Banning equipment because the manufactures refused to pay you off? Nice ethics IPF.

International Powerlifting Failure.

This is all too common in many athletic orgs. As well as athletes who fail to toe the line for 'approved' sponsors regardless of how poor the athlete may be, etc.

Most organizations once they reach a certain point start being more about the organization that the athlete.