IPF Lifters

[19george]

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.

You would think that the an organization that gives back literally nothing to its athletes would want to keep them happy though. Especially with all the other feds that one can turn to.

[Arlecchino]

You would think that the an organization that gives back literally nothing to its athletes would want to keep them happy though. Especially with all the other feds that one can turn to.

Why would you think that? Organizations are run by people, and people are, by and large, short-sighted morons.

Most people forget where they came from. One of the reasons why I have always been against officials and admins of any sort with no relevant competitive experience. Never been on the platform = GTFO any decisions involving those with the sack to step up.

And yeah, the above occurs in many orgs (not just lifting).

What is interesting is when some athlete who was banned or suspended for something winds up an administrator in the same organization. Tom Overholtzer springs to mind.

[skinnycalves]

And this ladies and gentlemen is why there are so many feds. When one of the premier feds start ****ting on it's athletes, these athletes get pissed and form another fed.

At least it makes sense in theory.



Friend getting reds from IPF judges back in in high school on his last deadlift for what was clearly a good lift.

[Mitsuomi]

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

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

so, basically bought my APT singlet and APT wrist wraps for nothing? oh well, i can always use the wraps in training and worry about buying a new pair and a new singelt when i'm ready to compete again.

[nitroboie]

so, basically bought my APT singlet and APT wrist wraps for nothing? oh well, i can always use the wraps in training and worry about buying a new pair and a new singelt when i'm ready to compete again.

Turn the singlet inside out or somehow remove the logo. APT's singlets are purchased from another company anyway (Matman Wrestling). I wonder if this has anything to do with them (APT) being OOS of most of their products lately.

[/JV/]

Any word on whether Fruit of the Loom socks are still allowed? If not, I might need to buy some replacements for my next meet.

[Heisel]

And this ladies and gentlemen is why there are so many feds. When one of the premier feds start ****ting on it's athletes, these athletes get pissed and form another fed.

At least it makes sense in theory.



Friend getting reds from IPF judges back in in high school on his last deadlift for what was clearly a good lift.

That was not a good lift. Shoulders weren't back and he ended up hitching the right side. No way would I pass that.

[DJSTARER]

And this ladies and gentlemen is why there are so many feds. When one of the premier feds start ****ting on it's athletes, these athletes get pissed and form another fed.

At least it makes sense in theory.



Friend getting reds from IPF judges back in in high school on his last deadlift for what was clearly a good lift.

i can see why it didn't pass.




OP: just lift raw. Lifting raw is trendy right now.

[ZachOly]

What next, are they going to ban Converse shoes?

[skinnycalves]

Any word on whether Fruit of the Loom socks are still allowed? If not, I might need to buy some replacements for my next meet.

Hanes is the official underwear and socks of the IPF.

[Mitsuomi]

What next, are they going to ban Converse shoes?

lol i wonder how many members of the IPF would leave and go to another fed if this happened?

[TheIronOwl]

I'm not one to jump into these debates, but lets be honest people. I've been to my fair share of USAPL meets, and watched my fair share of IPF footage...you really don't see a whole lot of Metal or APT gear outside of singlets. Obviously it is there, but usually not on the scale of Titan or Inzer.

And yes, I understand the general disgust about the fee hike, but hey, it's business. It's a moral loss.

In conclusion, this changes nothing for the IPF or its future imo.

[Mitsuomi]

i imagine that some people will leave IPF and go to another fed. but, for the most part people dont care like me.

[ZachOly]

I'm not one to jump into these debates, but lets be honest people. I've been to my fair share of USAPL meets, and watched my fair share of IPF footage...you really don't see a whole lot of Metal or APT gear outside of singlets. Obviously it is there, but usually not on the scale of Titan or Inzer.

And yes, I understand the general disgust about the fee hike, but hey, it's business. It's a moral loss.

In conclusion, this changes nothing for the IPF or its future imo.

Yea, but the IPF is only going to make a rather nominal amount on this change. There were 5 companies paying the $6,500. Now there are only 3.

BEFORE:
5 x $6.5k = $32,500

AFTER:
3 x $13k = $39,000

This is not factoring the loss in participant fees at IPF/USAPL/CPU (whoever) events. If I spent $500 in APT gear, I wouldn't quick to but Titan unless I was one of the best of the best.

[LSU1]

OP: just lift raw. Lifting raw is trendy right now.

I'm not one to jump into these debates, but lets be honest people. I've been to my fair share of USAPL meets, and watched my fair share of IPF footage...you really don't see a whole lot of Metal or APT gear outside of singlets. Obviously it is there, but usually not on the scale of Titan or Inzer.

And yes, I understand the general disgust about the fee hike, but hey, it's business. It's a moral loss.

In conclusion, this changes nothing for the IPF or its future imo.

even for raw, my wrist wraps, singlet and belt are now banned. thats easily 100 dollars worth of stuff. ridiculous.

for gear, most of my single ply friends need to replace knee wraps, wrist wraps and belts.

not a nominal thing. not to mention, who the hell knows when the next company will be banned for some random thing that the IPF doesnt like.

[PumpinPaddy]

I'm not one to jump into these debates, but lets be honest people. I've been to my fair share of USAPL meets, and watched my fair share of IPF footage...you really don't see a whole lot of Metal or APT gear outside of singlets. Obviously it is there, but usually not on the scale of Titan or Inzer.

And yes, I understand the general disgust about the fee hike, but hey, it's business. It's a moral loss.

In conclusion, this changes nothing for the IPF or its future imo.

Changes nothing for the USAPL maybe, but Metal is pretty popular for single ply lifters in Europe

[nitroboie]

even for raw, my wrist wraps, singlet and belt are now banned.

The rule only affects gear and wraps. Belt and singlet are unaffected as they are NOT regulated by the IPF TC, they only have to adhere to the specifications in the handbook.

From the IPF website:
Only costumes, support shirts and wraps from commercial manufacturers officially registered and approved by the Technical Committee shall be permitted for use in Powerlifting Competitions.

From the IPF rulebook:
Non-Supportive
Wrestling and weightlifting singlet suits are subject to the specifications itemized (c), (d) and (e). The suit does not require Technical Committee approval.

"Costume" is their way of saying deadlift/squat suit, while "suit" means a singlet. Buy some new wrist wraps and you'll be ok.

[corozco]

This is a dumb move coming from them. I've been training with APT wrist/ knee wraps for over a year now, now I have to go out and buy Inzer wraps which to me feel much too soft and offer much less in terms of carryover and PAIN! Not to mention having to get used to an entire different wrap 9 weeks out of a National meet. How fawking awesome.

[John-Paul]

It's too bad that all the companies didn't tell them to jump in a river. Then what could IPF do? but as we all know it's about the cash so Inzer and Titan are getting their bank accounts warmed up for all the new gear sales ther are going to get. Even though they already have the highest usage already, Metal was starting to put a crimp on their wallets.

[Torrtrefireto]

Ya'll should wait guys. Just go in and compete raw this year, this time next year the IPF will have probably seen the writing on the walls, and repeal this decision.



How did the Ivanko thing get settled?

[LessThanLuke]

I'm not one to jump into these debates, but lets be honest people. I've been to my fair share of USAPL meets, and watched my fair share of IPF footage...you really don't see a whole lot of Metal or APT gear outside of singlets. Obviously it is there, but usually not on the scale of Titan or Inzer.

And yes, I understand the general disgust about the fee hike, but hey, it's business. It's a moral loss.

In conclusion, this changes nothing for the IPF or its future imo.

METAL seems to be fairly popular in the uk/europe

[BodyBldgPwrLftr]

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

Me too. This sucks.

[ZachOly]

METAL seems to be fairly popular in the uk/europe

If that's the case they'll pay the extra $6,500. They'll lose way more if they don't pay it.

[burningNun]

Metal and APT are companies that support lifters and promotors. Metal were at the WPC worlds and APT at the RUM. Will they be able to support people like that now they've had to make the choice between being screwed out of either money or customers? The IPF doesn't give a ****, because they don't give a **** about any other organisation's powerlifting.

[ZachOly]

The IPF doesn't give a ****, because they don't give a **** about any other organisation's powerlifting.

wut?

Take a few minutes of your precious time to read some of the previous (from 2007 to 2009) IPF Congress minutes and you will notice that all the manufacturers knew about these fees. Nobody kissed anyone's ass. The IPF needed the money and the companies approved the move.

[burningNun]

I thought it was BS when I first heard and I think it's BS now. Crain publically stated he would leave, which is hardly "approving the move". I don't know if Alan or Ano made statements.

[notsostrong]

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.

lol, just wait until you see a local meet. it's forbidden to clap or shout encouragement there.

[Mitsuomi]

lol, just wait until you see a local meet. it's forbidden to clap or shout encouragement there.

at my meet we were loud and cheering on lifters n' ****. they were great people!

R.I.P WILL MORRIS

[dannyautrey]

lol, just wait until you see a local meet. it's forbidden to clap or shout encouragement there.

maybe in IPF meets? i donno.. i lift twice a year with the USAPL and encouragement is...well, encouraged... it's definitely not a golf tourney there.. i DO wish we had music and stuff, but i'm fine without it

[Newbtime]

lol, just wait until you see a local meet. it's forbidden to clap or shout encouragement there.

are you referring to a local usapl meet?