Hey bro remember this it is all up to you you see we all have our opions on this as for me I have gone to the AS for 1 reason and 1 reason only because of my age and the weight limit I compete in you see the boys in the heavy and super heavy it seems they are all on but I do have a few friends that compete in the middle and light how dont have to use even in untested shows and they do great its a hight and weight thing but for you do yourself a favor learn all you can before you deside to stick yourself then that is the time your ready good luck bro just my .02