Re: Thoughts???
Theguy SHOULD be S.O.L., but you never know hw a case like this will go. In regards to what T-Man said, the manufacturer could be viewed as responsible, but the thing is that PLing gear is worn so tight as to push nearly any material to it's extremes. PLers know this, and try as much as they can to push the envelope for the sake of competition #'s. All Inzer, Titan would have to do is say that their shirt was worn by the competitor in a way that was dangerous (too small for his size, improperly modified without manufacturers knowledge and consent) and they would be off the hook (as I feel they should b anyway.)
However, if what I illustrated above did happen, it would clear way for a negative precedent: The gear manufacturers would impose recommended limits on the sizing and modification and use of their gear for the safety of the lifters. Carried one step further, federations could be supposed to take those same standards, completely altering the game as we know it.
I carried this whole scenario to it's extreme. It will likely never happen like that, but my mind started going.
Sorry or the rant.
I think that guy should suck it up (through a straw for the next 6 months, probably Bwahahah!!) and accept that he is taking part in a dangerous sport.
Goals for December 2007:
Elite 1825 lb Total @220, trim down a bit in the mean time, too.