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I apologize, I did not see this and started another thread. I will copy here
ET

Great article Dan. I could not agree more. Where I possess a few steel logs and many spherical atlas stones, I do not agree with the level of standardization in strongman these days is very off putting to me. I loved Thoms old meets where our “log” was an old railroad tie. We lifted anvils, field stones and dragged big gunny sacks. I did understand the need for steel logs in smaller local meets as they are easy to have fabricated, and would endure a guys weekly training and still make it through competitions. But there have been steel logs in WSM!?!?! Are you kidding me? Have you seen the couple years where they had IFSA wordls? The feats were awesome, but I didn’t care to watch, because of the standardized equipment and pristine conditions. Furthering in that direction will see the demise of a sport I love.

That is great looking Dan! Great writeup, thank you for sharing!

Great write-up Dan! After reading “The Wagman Log” – I expected some phallus jokes though. I’m disappointed in you guys.

[b]Quote from 61pwcc on August 3, 2013, 06:18[/b]
Ben, is phallus a type of log?

In a way, lol.

Definition of phallus:

1.stylized penis: a picture, sculpture, or other representation of a penis, especially one regarded as a symbol of the reproductive force of life
2.penis: the human penis, especially when erect.

You silly wabbits…none of you guys are strong enough to lift my “log.”

-d

ET, you raise some real good points.

So as you guys might recall from another post of mine, sport sociologists have determined that sport requires two fundamental things: 1. Resemblance, and 2. Standardization. This is obvious, but it is also in reference to SPORT.

But I think what we’re talking about here is STRENGTH. And I see a difference. If on one hand you want to see who can squat the most, it might be worthwhile to have a standardized barbell, plates, depth, type of belt, etc., and weight classes because ET doesn’t resemble me much, vice versa.

But if we want to see who is the STRONGEST, why not just go to a rail yard, junk yard, or a quarry and “lift shit.” And next year you come to my neck of the woods and we can see what we can find laying around and we’ll try to lift that. How much fun would THAT be?! And wouldn’t that also represent true, raw, at the moment strength? I can see the wheels in Al’s brain turning already…

While I understand the need for rules and standardization, there ain’t nottin fair in COMBAT. And fundamentally, to me, developing raw strength is about taking my body to combat. But what do I know…I’m just a dinosaur…

-d