Correct me if I'm wrong Paul, but his lifts wont be recognized as raw, is that correct.
we had the same issue with CAPO, its why we held out. There are no rules saying you HAVE to wear equipment, but the results will have a demoralizing effect upon reading.
Also, without competition on an even level, you may as well lift in the gym, thats what we did.
Membership, entry fee, singlet, lots of money for no competition or recognition.
CAPO were no better 1 1/2 years ago, so I'm not defening or promoting them, it just seems they recognized first.
Also PA's hands are tied from what I understand. A RAW division needs to be started by the IPF I think, correct me if I'm wrong Paul or Nathan.