Weight rules discussion ( my opinion)

[BUDDYonRC at aol.com]

Since the whole message was to large to post following is my opinion.
 
 
After a thorough weighted comparison of the items listed in  my previous post 
I have arrived at the following conclusions. 
It is most important that we strive to  make pattern an inclusive sport, 
which I feel is necessary to increase  participation in the future. In order to do 
that one of the first item that  should be addressed is that of eliminating 
the illegitimate double standard in  the weight rule. There are two possible 
solutions; the first would be to enforce  all rules, which many agree in this 
case would not be in patterns best interest.  That leaves us with only one 
solution and that is to change the rule.         
In doing that we must consider the  overall impact of such a change to insure 
that it serves to protect all the  other aspects concerned as much as 
possible. After careful review and  acknowledging that maintaining the two-meter rule 
is in fact the limiting design  criteria for pattern I suggest that a change 
in the rule upward to twelve pounds  or in light of current FAI 
considerations, to 5.5K would be an appropriate  solution. 
This change could possibly effect other aspects of pattern  design in the 
future but given the known requirements some of which are listed  in my previous 
post that are necessary and practiced extensively today I have  little fear 
that this change will result in any major design changes that would  present a 
problem or afford anyone an unfair advantage in the near  future. 
If you study the items in my previous  post it will also become apparent that 
there are many listed that offer the  potential to increase our participation 
and make pattern more inclusive.  
Should anyone have any other items to offer that I should  include which may 
require further evaluation concerning my conclusions and  suggested weight 
change please forward them to me. 
Buddy Brammer 

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