Robert,

Your correct in that there were fewer shooters participating at the IBO World' s in the RU class this year, but I don' t believe you' re seeing the big picture.

The division of the RU class was done to boost intrest in the traditional ranks. Over time I really feel this will be a benefit to IBO and increase the numbers of " Traditional" shooters at these shoots. I view all traditional styles of shooting as being in the same faternaty. If it takes a more defined breakdown in the classes to bring the shooter' s out, then IBO needs to follow that path.

The IBO, like any organization, needs to grow and change with the times. As a matter of fact I feel more is needed to provide the form for ALL to compete.

The RU class will still be there next year. But if it' s the pay out that you' re worried about there are better ways of making money.

-Mike