FINA banned the shiny suits partially because they gave some people an unfair advantage.Then they turn around and OK adding the fins to the blocks.They supposedly make starts 0.2-0.4 faster.That is not a trivial amount especially in a 50.Being able to practice with them before a meet that has them is undoubtedly beneficial.Very few swimmers will have access to them on a regular basis.Is this fair,what say you?
My experience was identical to Greg's. Normally don't do a track start, but did last week due to the wedge and felt like it made a definite difference. I don't really view these the same as the suits. I don't remember anything specific in the rules regarding blocks other than height and angle requirements, so seems like they are copacetic based on the existing rules.
My experience was identical to Greg's. Normally don't do a track start, but did last week due to the wedge and felt like it made a definite difference. I don't really view these the same as the suits. I don't remember anything specific in the rules regarding blocks other than height and angle requirements, so seems like they are copacetic based on the existing rules.
