by smtroop168 » Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:58 am
This is all about BSA managing risk. The max acceptable weight is 20% over the recommended max for height. You can argue the range for any numbers that are listed. The Navy's Physical Readiness instructions have a different scale and the numbers are different for males and females. I also have a couple of kids that haven't hit 60 inches yet.
The below is a quote from the BSA website.
Keeping Risk in Perspective
Perhaps the greatest risk to be managed during trek adventures is also one of its real attractions—the simple matter of distance. The farther you travel from clinics, physicians, and rescue squads, the more you must rely upon yourself and your companions to maintain your safety. Of course, the best response to risk is to stay out of trouble in the first place. That requires planning, leadership, and an awareness of your surroundings so that you can make good decisions every step of the way. Add the first-aid training you need to respond effectively to an illness or injury that might arise, and you can make the management of risk second nature on every outdoor adventure.
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