USPA to ban slingshot products

[scottyk31]

Just FYI for USPA lifters just got the news that mark bells products are going to be banned due to "unethical" practices.

[Dogmai]

[scottyk31]

Auto correct ment to say ban here is the ******** link

*****://m.********.com/story.php?story_fbid=857791270932516&id=1457905854 65925

[mcapote3]

that wont include the reebok crossfit lites right?

[scottyk31]

The thread said reebok shoes are still ok

[CROMAGS1985]

[scottyk31]

Repped!

[NorthStrong]

RIP Phil Collins

[baize82]

Couple questions

1. I know Steve Denison is the USPA pres., but isn't he behind Iron Rebel too?
2. Didn't Iron Rebel have a Slingshot-like product?

[kcbigben]

1. His wife runs Iron Rebel
2. Yes they have a similar product

There's a lot more to this story than just bad blood between people.

[untranslatedZA]

Lol, great just what powerlifting needed more politics. Thanks to USPA for taking a step in the wrong direction.

[SourcesScott]

This is stupid lol

[kennycroxdale]

1. His wife runs Iron Rebel
2. Yes they have a similar product

There's a lot more to this story than just bad blood between people.

More To The Story

As you noted, there is always more to the story.

However, the majority of individual jump to conclusions rather than gather the facts.

They want everything answered in one sentence.

However, for most even a sentence of information is tooooo long.

They would rather the answer be "Yes" or "No".

A Genius In Powerlifting

Actually, this applies to the general public, as well.

1) Be able to string enough word together to make a coherent sentence.

2) Read books/articles, etc. that have more picture than word.

Kenny Croxdale

[USMARINE8152]

....you don't math well Scott and now your spelling is getting bad.....and you call your self a training officer.

On a serious note there's a lot of drama why can't we all just pick things up and put them down and be happy.

[pappas69]

Anyone have any details? Mark just posted to Brandon Lilly on ********, a little tongue in cheek but typical Smelly haha

[scottyk31]

....you don't math well Scott and now your spelling is getting bad.....and you call your self a training officer.

On a serious note there's a lot of drama why can't we all just pick things up and put them down and be happy.

Hey I was volun"told" to train rookies, I did not volunteer

[CooCooCaChoo]

1. His wife runs Iron Rebel
2. Yes they have a similar product

There's a lot more to this story than just bad blood between people.

So it might have something to do with Mark finally getting his patent?

[NorthStrong]

I noticed this morning I couldn't find that post in either the IPL or USPA groups (im not a member of either so maybe it's visible to members only?) so I wonder if Steve changed his mind?

[scottyk31]

I noticed this morning I couldn't find that post in either the IPL or USPA groups (im not a member of either so maybe it's visible to members only?) so I wonder if Steve changed his mind?

Yea the posts are down, I'm sure it had something to do with the hundreds of comments an bickering between each sides fanboys.

[isaku900]

So it might have something to do with Mark finally getting his patent?

maybe, maybe not. the particulars are known to the principals, and depending on what happens more of the details may come out.

speculation about it from uninformed parties is not going to help any.

[Einzelhaft]

IN. waiting for details on "unethical" practices

[bigfor15]

So this means I can't wear my Maddog Slingshot while helping at the Intense Barbell Classic in two weeks?


Well that weekend is ruined.

[xBONExCROWNx]

This whole thing is just dumb. From all sides and positions. Powerlifting needs to be about what it's always been about. Who lifts more. No politics or gossip or drama. Just lift ****ing weight.

[scottyk31]

This whole thing is just dumb. From all sides and positions. Powerlifting needs to be about what it's always been about. Who lifts more. No politics or gossip or drama. Just lift ****ing weight.

Agreed! I'm going to vote with my wallet on this one and stay away from the drama. Was going to do IPL worlds but now ill just find something else. I just feel for those who bought wraps etc... From Bell and now can't use them. We as powerlifters just need to stay away from Feds that get into this drama. Even though that is most Feds. To my knowledge no one has seen all the facts to this. So until then I will avoid both Feds/products.