Dave Hoff's 795lb Deadlift

[hawkeye]

As for gear vs. raw...this debate wages on and on (and will forever). I have no qualms with either side (as long that there is no disrespect on either side). I will never say that I wouldn't consider trying it again, but I think raw is my calling. I will be the first one to say that I was guilty of thinking all I had to do was throw on a shirt and press stupid weight. Obviously, I learned differently. On the other end, I do catch myself having trouble with someone being 600 lbs in a shirt when they can barely press 315 (from a purist standpoint). Anywho, lift in whatever fed you want and go raw or equipped. Bottom line to me is just lift. That's respect.

 

[BrotherIron]

As for gear vs. raw...this debate wages on and on (and will forever). I have no qualms with either side (as long that there is no disrespect on either side). I will never say that I wouldn't consider trying it again, but I think raw is my calling. I will be the first one to say that I was guilty of thinking all I had to do was throw on a shirt and press stupid weight. Obviously, I learned differently. On the other end, I do catch myself having trouble with someone being 600 lbs in a shirt when they can barely press 315 (from a purist standpoint). Anywho, lift in whatever fed you want and go raw or equipped. Bottom line to me is just lift. That's respect.

I think this can be a healthy debate. My biggest point is that as well. I know a competitor who could not squat 405lbs raw but he threw on a suit and hit 661lbs in a meet. To me that 661lbs is tarnished b/c look at what he can do on his own. I completely understand wearing equipment when you have 900+lbs on your back and you're going to take it for a ride, but 661lbs??? Really???

But hawkeye is right, in the end what matters is that we all support each other in our endeavors be it raw or equipped.

I also have to admit, I do enjoy stirring up shit from time to time so that's just me. But I think a debate about raw vs equipped would be great. It would educate those of us who may have misconceptions and those of us who are learning.

 

[porky little keg]

I'm not hating. It's just my opinion, doesn't make it right or wrong. I also think the rules should be standardized across the board and possibly condense the fed's down to a few instead of so many. Again, just my opinion.

Just b/c I'm not a fan of something that doesn't mean I don't have respect the person. It's just my opinion and perhaps in time it'll change. I already see that for me to have a long life in this sport it would most likely behoove me to lift semi equipped (wraps, briefs, etc).

Fair enough, man. Sorry to have jumped on you.

 

[BrotherIron]

Fair enough, man. Sorry to have jumped on you.

No worries. I made a thread about Raw Vs Equipped. Check it out. I'd like to get a PLers opinion on the subject. I think it could be a good discussion.

 

[Flathead]

As for gear vs. raw...this debate wages on and on (and will forever). I have no qualms with either side (as long that there is no disrespect on either side). I will never say that I wouldn't consider trying it again, but I think raw is my calling. I will be the first one to say that I was guilty of thinking all I had to do was throw on a shirt and press stupid weight. Obviously, I learned differently. On the other end, I do catch myself having trouble with someone being 600 lbs in a shirt when they can barely press 315 (from a purist standpoint). Anywho, lift in whatever fed you want and go raw or equipped. Bottom line to me is just lift. That's respect.

A shirt is in the cards baby!!