High Jump over Bar - Magnetic Systems
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The current rule 13D.4 Setup: High Jump over Bar states: "The bar must be held loosely in the jumping apparatus so it can fall or break away if the rider does not complete the desired height. Magnetic systems are not allowed."
I wonder whether this restriction only applies to systems that hold the bar directly magnetically, or whether it also includes systems that do not hold the bar, but the supporting plate of the bar. In my opinion, systems that hold the support plate of the bar magnetically with a certain (likewise prescribed force) should be permitted, as with these systems the bar itself only rests as with completely fixed support systems and can be moved and fall without any problems. However, if someone should really jump onto the bar from above, magnetically held support systems can fold down and thus prevent the bar from breaking - which unfortunately sometimes happens. Broken bars are always annoying and, in my opinion, could be effectively prevented with magnetically held support system.
I would therefore only be in favor of not allowing the bar itself to be held magnetically in any way. What do you think about this?