Protective Gear Really Needed?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Sharpshooternes

You said it.^^^

The case book states: 'The second standard provides that "any equipment which is unnatural and designed to increase the player's height or vertical reach, or to gain a competitive advantage, shall not be used."'

But I guess if they are allowed and everyone wears them there is no advantage gained.

The intent there is equipment that has a direct advantage, such as shoes with springs or shoes that make a player several inches taller.