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The point is that springs absorb and return energy more efficiently than human connective tissue. It's a slippery slope argument, and the IOC's criterion isn't objective enough.cards2468 wrote:He has no calves, guys. He generates 0 power from below his knees. Springs don't make you go faster. Springs absorb energy. If his competitors felt disadvantaged, they're welcome to get their lower legs removed too.
Just sayin' I'd be pissed if I got second to Inspector Gadget. Go Go Springy Blade Legs!cards2468 wrote:He has no calves, guys. He generates 0 power from below his knees. Springs don't make you go faster. Springs absorb energy. If his competitors felt disadvantaged, they're welcome to get their lower legs removed too.
As long as they go through a process like thiwhere they argue the merits of the particular artificial legs and not just the idea of a racer having them--each time this comes up (which could very well be never again), I really don't see it as a very big deal.: http://www.slate.com/blogs/five_ring_ci ... tage_.htmlcpebbles wrote:The point is that springs absorb and return energy more efficiently than human connective tissue. It's a slippery slope argument, and the IOC's criterion isn't objective enough.cards2468 wrote:He has no calves, guys. He generates 0 power from below his knees. Springs don't make you go faster. Springs absorb energy. If his competitors felt disadvantaged, they're welcome to get their lower legs removed too.
LMAOjim wrote:Just sayin' I'd be pissed if I got second to Inspector Gadget. Go Go Springy Blade Legs!cards2468 wrote:He has no calves, guys. He generates 0 power from below his knees. Springs don't make you go faster. Springs absorb energy. If his competitors felt disadvantaged, they're welcome to get their lower legs removed too.
