any advice you'd give to a newb? is it kosher to talk to the other competitors about the regulations ot techniques? are they generally cool? stuff to take other than the minimum? thanks
I havent participated in a PL meet myself, just strongman. I go to some meets with friends and it never seems to be a problem to ask whatever you want. Just dont do it when someone is trying to get psyched up for their next lift, haha. By all means meet as many people as possible and maybe you will find a crew to lift with.
Always bring everything you have that is lifting oriented. Belts, wraps, straps, whatever.... You dont know what you may need and why. Better to be prepared. Of course there are only so many things you can use while on the platform, but someone else may need something you have double of, or maybe you will use that something for your warmups? Bring food too as these things can go long sometimes.
Bring everything you MAY need. Talk to EVERYONE that you can. Keep your openers relatively easy. Dont overdo your warmups. Have fun!