Time for an u120kg weight class?
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| JC |  | ... | 09-05-2012 @ 14:52 |
 technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq | RyanH said:I would like to point out aswell, that there are u105 guys that really restrict themselves to stay in the 105's seemingly because opens is too big of a jump. These people would really benefit from this category as a stepping block like i said before. Also if the 120kg division did kick off maybe it would do what the 90's did but to the opens, which seemed to be the u90's weights kept going up which then pushed the 105 standard up. Wasnt the only factor but thats what it seemed to do at least. Lets be honest, "heavy" 105s would not use 120KG cat as a stepping block to opens. They would compete at 120, if they didnt have the same level iof success at 120 cat, as 105, they'd come back down to 105s IMO And again, as I said before, if you have a 120 cat, with day before weigh in, you will end up with guys close to 130 competing on the day | ||
| bryce | | ... | 09-05-2012 @ 14:53 |
 Juice loose aboot this hoose Member 1401, 3962 posts SQ 160, BP 107.5, DL 210477.5 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | Stetec said:What other sport would have such a mismatched, erm, match? Weightlifting only has a SHW class of 105+ | ||
| Stetec | | ... | 09-05-2012 @ 14:55 |
 Thing thinks he can decide what goes here. He cant Member 354, 1452 posts | Yeah but it has far less in the way of event variety. But good point. | ||
| martinb | | ... | 09-05-2012 @ 14:57 |
 Grass fed Member 1147, 7710 posts SQ 220, BP 185, DL 272.5677.5 kgs @ 113kgs UnEq | JC said:ENGLAND SOUTHERN QUAL FOR ARNOLDS AM: Events: 1. Log Max starting at 130kg 2 .Yoke 400kg's 15m drop turn 15m back 3 .Dumbell medley 60,70,80,90,100 .60sec's 4 .Farmers 150kg 15m up 15m back 5 .Deadlift reps 300kg 60sec's [straps only] I'm sorry, if at 120 you cant do most of the above, and with some, maybe not all do it rapidly/do 3-4 implements, then you're just not strong enough JC, that comp is not geared to 120 guys, its geared towards 150 + guys. Most 120 guys, unless they are hixxy, would just be making up the numbers, getting a rep here and a rep there, DULL AS DISHWATER | ||
| RyanH | | ... | 09-05-2012 @ 15:00 |
 Big fish in a small pond Member 1150, 2101 posts | Your right JC not everyone would use it as a stepping stone, some people might be happy to stay at 120kg, some people that are under 6ft might feel that is as big as they want to get. If some 120kg comps do happen they will be a testing ground based on weather they would be the interest and how successful they are would determine if to go further with it | ||
| JC | | ... | 09-05-2012 @ 15:01 |
technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq | martinb said: JC, that comp is not geared to 120 guys, its geared towards 150 + guys. Most 120 guys, unless they are hixxy, would just be making up the numbers, getting a rep here and a rep there, DULL AS DISHWATER I'm sorry Martin, I disagree strongly. If you cant move rapidly with 400 yoke/150 farmers, do 130+ log pretty comfortabley etc @ 120KG, you're are not strong enough I know a good few 105s who would NOT struggle at that comp | ||
| TobyCutler | | ... | 09-05-2012 @ 15:05 |
 Allegedly very strong, but only Carls word for it Member 682, 838 posts | What would an 'ideal' u120kg comp look like then? | ||
| Darrenmac1988 | | ... | 09-05-2012 @ 15:05 |
 Your living your dream buddy, never forget that! Member 1873, 923 posts SQ 260, BP 165, DL 335760.0 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 09.05.2012 @ 15:07 PM by Darrenmac1988 What harm can it cause. The sport has evolved so much since its conception. We now have 4 weight classes which each help to make the sport grow and appeal to more and more people. The only way to know for sure is try it and see. Everyone is going to have their own opinion on the matter but after the recent success of BSM u80 we should all be open to new weight classes. Saying that u105s need to get stronger to compete with the opens is nonsense. Thats like saying all the u80 guys are too weak for u90 which would be insane. It's just another weight category to compete at not an easy way out if your not strong/big enough for the opens. | ||
| JC | | ... | 09-05-2012 @ 15:06 |
technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq | TobyCutler said:What would an 'ideal' u120kg comp look like then? Like a heavy 105 comp by the sounds of it!? | ||
| martinb | | ... | 09-05-2012 @ 15:08 |
Grass fed Member 1147, 7710 posts SQ 220, BP 185, DL 272.5677.5 kgs @ 113kgs UnEq | JC said: Like a heavy 105 comp by the sounds of it!? Yup, HEAVIER | ||
| bigbadbish | | ... | 09-05-2012 @ 15:09 |
 A World class farmer Member 576, 3429 posts SQ 350, BP 200, DL 400950.0 kgs @ 136kgs UnEq | martinb said: JC said:ENGLAND SOUTHERN QUAL FOR ARNOLDS AM: Events: 1. Log Max starting at 130kg 2 .Yoke 400kg's 15m drop turn 15m back 3 .Dumbell medley 60,70,80,90,100 .60sec's 4 .Farmers 150kg 15m up 15m back 5 .Deadlift reps 300kg 60sec's [straps only] I'm sorry, if at 120 you cant do most of the above, and with some, maybe not all do it rapidly/do 3-4 implements, then you're just not strong enough JC, that comp is not geared to 120 guys, its geared towards 150 + guys. Most 120 guys, unless they are hixxy, would just be making up the numbers, getting a rep here and a rep there, DULL AS DISHWATER Yep you're right, i made up the numbers weighing 118kg and came 3rd all without a PCL  . Oh and Chris weighing around 100kg came 4th on the day beasting most events and only struggling a bit with the deadlift. I for one would not be interested in a u120 class. Weight classes suck. In opens you get to turn up later, don't have to worry about what you weigh, ultimately come in stronger and beat some larger guys on the movement events. | ||
| RyanH | | ... | 09-05-2012 @ 15:09 |
Big fish in a small pond Member 1150, 2101 posts | Wasnt the u80's basically a u90 comp? | ||
| TobyCutler | | ... | 09-05-2012 @ 15:09 |
Allegedly very strong, but only Carls word for it Member 682, 838 posts | martinb said: Yup, HEAVIER How heavy? An event list in mind? | ||
| Robbo | | ... | 09-05-2012 @ 15:09 |
 When I have enough cash, I get a deep tissue. Member 465, 11029 posts SQ 240, BP 175, DL 302.5717.5 kgs @ 104kgs UnEq | Is the calling for a 120kg cat for guys who are in no mans land when it comes to opens? A national level 120kg cat will be just as heavy as any open qualifiers imo. The 105 quals and national finals are generally heavy as f**k and not far behind so a 120kg cat would be hardly any different. If the 120kg guys are thinking they can be competitive in a 120kg class I think they might be mistaken if they already arnt stong enough to step up to opens qualifiers. | ||
| JC | | ... | 09-05-2012 @ 15:09 |
technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq | bigbadbish said: Yep you're right, i made up the numbers weighing 118kg and came 3rd all without a PCL . Oh and Chris weighing around 100kg came 4th on the day beasting most events and only struggling a bit with the deadlift. I for one would not be interested in a u120 class. Weight classes suck. In opens you get to turn up later, don't have to worry about what you weigh, ultimately come in stronger and beat some larger guys on the movement events. Legend! | ||
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