i didnt bash anyone who uses gear, i said if want to use it be my guess. my personal opinion is that it sucks but i also hate george bush and have family who like him..
most guys who use gear are stronger than non gear lifters and could show up at a raw meet and kick ass..
anyway me and my crew are joining the 100% raw federation... we are going to start focusing on some of there meets.
i think the most importantr thing about raw lifting is the drug testing cause roids are what really bump up the totals...
im working on being a class 1 lifter. my bench is 325 (prob only 305 with pause for comp) squat is around 450 and dl is little over 500 right now..
the monster made a good point, like in all sports gear assist the athletes and people do want to see the big lifts, including me!
to each his own