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Post by McLifter on Nov 12, 2014 10:09:41 GMT -5
This is copied from the CPU Forum as per Mike Armstrong As you may have heard, the IPF has placed belts and singlets on the "IPF Approved" list, effective January 1 2015. This means that if you have a belt or singlet that does not come from a manufacturer on the list, and have a label to prove that, it would be illegal, you could not use it. The question was asked at the IPF Congress... "what about old belts that come from an approved maker that have no labels?". The answer: "then they must buy a new one". Here in Canada, the CPU Executive has voted to NOT enforce this for one year, until January 2016. However it should be noted that belts and singlets must still meet the technical specifications, and that lifters going to any international meet must have "Approved" gear. This includes any IPF Worlds, the Arnold, the NAPF Championships, Commonwealths or any other international meet. The full list of approved items can be seen here: www.powerlifting-ipf.com/fileadm ... ionsV1.pdf |
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Post by macgarth on Nov 12, 2014 14:33:51 GMT -5
I'm a little confused on this. Does this affect belts or singlets that do not have a logo on them? For example, my inzer lever belt doesn't have an inzer logo on it so would I still be allowed to use it? Would I have to prove that it is an inzer belt?
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Post by Harv on Nov 12, 2014 14:35:10 GMT -5
What a sad, pathetic way to raise money.
Do you know if Canada voted for this rule?
Harvey
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Post by waller on Nov 12, 2014 23:30:15 GMT -5
My BestBelt 3 inch belt arrived today. This couldn't possibly be worse timing. $130 bucks with shipping etc. This is a real blow and doesn't encourage lifting in the CPU.
My wife who was planning on joining finds these are the only belt that fits her small frame well too, so it looks like she will also be out of luck.
It seems there is universal dismay at this ruling which we hoped wouldn't be enforced at provincial events.
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Post by aron on Nov 13, 2014 9:42:50 GMT -5
Wow...While I knew about this upcoming change, I didn't know about the "old belts from an approved maker without a label" issue. So that would mean my Inzer 10mm would no longer be allowed ? Inzernet doesn't appear to carry any belts with logos on them.....but I a$$ume that will change.
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Post by McLifter on Nov 13, 2014 10:17:55 GMT -5
To answer some of the questions:
Canada did not vote for this but the IPF Executive seemed to have made the decision and it was voted in.
Yes, you are correct; belts and singlets without the branding or logo of an approved equipment provider will not be allowed in competitions Internationally as of January 1/15. However, as per the above message that I posted this will NOT be the case in the CPU/MPA until January 1, 2016. This will give all lifters the opportunity to budget for/obtain a properly branded singlet and belt for competition within Canada for the 2016 Competitive year.
I did read a post from Rhaea Stinn on her Facebook page that they were in conversation with Inzer about the unbranded belts that they have sold over the past few years. When she gets an answer she will let everyone know. Of course that is specific to anyone who purchased a belt from her company InnerStrength Products.
I understand the manufacturers were not aware of this but it is a reality for all of us. I have a legal belt (by dimensions) that I have been using for 30 years................it will no longer be legal. I too purchased an Inzer Lever Belt from InnerStrength and there is no branding on it.
Brock
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Post by Smitty's lounge manager on Nov 13, 2014 10:36:35 GMT -5
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Post by waller on Nov 13, 2014 11:43:01 GMT -5
UPDATE FROM BEST BELTS.
Dean Best emailed me today and they are going to get IPF approval.
Now while this belt doesn't have marking I am hoping that common sense will prevail for anyone with a receipt for their belt.
Robert
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Post by aron on Nov 13, 2014 12:06:20 GMT -5
Luckily I was able to dig up my online receipt from InnerStrengthProducts - hopefully it comes of use.
Either way, if it doesn't really affect me until sometime in 2016....it's not a huge deal breaker if I have to spend an extra $100.
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Post by T. on Nov 25, 2014 0:06:10 GMT -5
There is no worse tyranny than to force a man to pay for what he does not want merely because you think it would be good for him.”
― Robert A. Heinlein, The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
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Post by Wolverine on Nov 27, 2014 11:05:51 GMT -5
Maybe.....The IPF should be registering your belt, issuing a serial number and this should be stamped into the belt and be kept on file with the IPF. What happens when Brand "ABC" is approved today (because they paid the money.....and make no mistake...that what this is all about....the MONEY), can't afford, or decides that it won't pay? Now, the belt that you paid for, because it was approved 2 years ago, has now come off the "approved" (read: "paid for") list, and you now have no belt....again.
What a self-perpetuating cash grab.
Personally, I have 2 belts that both have no less than 6 IPF stamps each, issued at IPF World Championships, and several other IPF stamps on each from Canadian Championships.......I'm surprised you can still see the leather, that are now "not approved........how is that possible?
Tyrannical regimes are just the best.
Wolverine
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Post by ryankolesar on Apr 20, 2015 23:46:47 GMT -5
I'm a little worried about this now. I just bought a brand new inzer belt. No where does it say Inzer on it. The only markings on it is a sticker that shows the size, and some part number. That sticker could easily fall off. This belt was bought in February this year, made and shipped 8 weeks later. So it was manufactured in 2015, but still no marking on it anywhere.
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Post by McLifter on Apr 22, 2015 9:06:37 GMT -5
You do not have to worry Ryan. Inzer has never branded their belts and apparently are not going to change. You simply need to identify at the Equipment check in that it is an Inzer belt.
Brock
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