Roark Posted November 6, 2003 Share Posted November 6, 2003 Richard, when did I become knighted? Any benefits? I already sit at a round table, and am becoming round myself! We cannot demand proof in a form that did not exist at the time the feat was purportedly done. Frankly, I have doubts about many of the oldtime lifts, but we must deal with the info at hand, and accept some on faith and reject some based on comparative evidence. [Ahrens one arm side press for reps with 375 lbs, for example] We cannot change the past, but hopefully can structure the current attempts in such a manner that future students of the game will not have to accept matters on faith. Please clear any future communication with me through my castle secretary, Lady Godiva. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted November 6, 2003 Share Posted November 6, 2003 Does the rule #4 apply to comments made by men of history such as Sir Roark? So, we shall never speak of events and feats of world class grip that were now supposedly done prior to video? I don't recall lifting or throwing in any national meet that a record or win required more than qualified judges. I think Oldtimer hit it on the head about a real person hopefully with a grip/strength backround would be harder to fool than a video camera.Also, consider a world record n ANY sport is NOT an easiy repeatable feat but a moment in time when all came together... Just some passing thoughts..............RS I think a qualified witness and video (actually multiple qualified witnesses) leaves no doubt and documents the feat. Technology is now here to enable us to document feats done now for those in the future to view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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