Powerlifting meet with no weight classes?

[Blange89]

I just saw that there's going to be a meet down in Nashville with no classes, just judged by highest total.
It doesn't make since to me. So a 150lb guy would compete against a 300lb to see who can lift more? Is it just meant for big guys?

 

[CJ]

I just saw that there's going to be a meet down in Nashville with no classes, just judged by highest total.
It doesn't make since to me. So a 150lb guy would compete against a 300lb to see who can lift more? Is it just meant for big guys?

Sounds like it's meant to have fun.

 

[BigBaldBeardGuy]

I just saw that there's going to be a meet down in Nashville with no classes, just judged by highest total.
It doesn't make since to me. So a 150lb guy would compete against a 300lb to see who can lift more? Is it just meant for big guys?

Do they use Wilkes?

 

[Yano]

Do they use Wilkes?

I was just thinking this when I read the post , cus if they are going off Wilkes a 150lb fella with a crazy pull of 600 or so is going to do really well.

 

[Robdjents]

Do they use Wilkes?

This^^^

 

[Blange89]

Nope. They said no wilks or dots, just total

 

[Robdjents]

Nope. They said no wilks or dots, just total

Just go have fun then!

 

[SFGiants]

Sounds like recreational meet!

 

[nissan11]

If they aren't checking undies I wouldn't bother going.

 

[Trendkill]

This is the stupidest thing I've seen in awhile. There is nobody within 150lbs of Dan Bell when it comes to Raw powerlifiting. What's the point? Hope Dan gets hurt and somebody else wins on that day? Where's the competition, entertainment or theatrics in that?

 

[Test_subject]

I think that a meet based purely on WILKS with no classes would be fun.

This is clearly just meant to be a good time and not a serious competition.

 

[MetatronTurtle]

Could be a way for beginners to get involved with the sport. Learning the "weigh-in", selection, waiting, commands, socialization, etc.

 

[nissan11]

Could be a way for beginners to get involved with the sport. Learning the "weigh-in", selection, waiting, commands, socialization, etc.

Thats what a local meet is for.

Now, if this meet allows open containers I think they would be on to something.