Safety Matters

[Witton Park]

Let's cut through this nonsense. It doesn't matter who's prescribes the minimum kit requirements because once they file down to competitors many will just think 'that'll do.'

You've been around long enough Chris. Much longer than me.

Nine Standards - Jan 1st - Course Record 51:44 is a BM so no mandatory kit requirement set by the FRA.

Ingleborough - July 19th - Course Record 44:15 is an AM so mandatory kit of Full Waterproof body cover, map,compass whistle required.

Of the 2 races, I know which as a competitor I would chose to take the full kit to and a little extra and that is Nine Standards.

If the rules are stupid, and illogical, then people will disrespect them.

I'm sure the 9 standards RO will apply the mandatory kit even though not compelled to and that's what makes these rules so stupid.