Under equipment failure, when may a lifter request gear replacement?

Under equipment failure, when may a lifter request gear replacement?

• A. Only before the attempt begins.
• B. Gear replacement is not allowed.
• C. If equipment fails during the attempt, the Chief Referee may pause or allow a replacement/retry per protest/timeout procedures.
• D. Anytime during the meet.

Answer: (C)

When equipment fails, the lift is treated as a situation that can be addressed during the attempt. If the gear malfunctions, the lifter may request a replacement, and the Chief Referee may pause the attempt or allow a replacement and retry, following the protest/timeout procedures. This keeps the process fair and safe by giving a structured way to handle gear problems, rather than imposing an automatic retry or replacement at any time.

When equipment fails, the lift is treated as a situation that can be addressed during the attempt. If the gear malfunctions, the lifter may request a replacement, and the Chief Referee may pause the attempt or allow a replacement and retry, following the protest/timeout procedures. This keeps the process fair and safe by giving a structured way to handle gear problems, rather than imposing an automatic retry or replacement at any time.