This is very interesting:
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What are people who bought one of these for USMS Nationals going to do? I'm sure Arena is going to offer to replace the suits, but with Nationals days away it's going to be tough to get a new one before the meet starts.
Arena, therefore, advised FINA of its decision to withdraw the approval codes of concerned POWERSKIN Carbon-Pro models:
AR220993 – woman full body open back
AR220994 – woman full body closed back
AR141364 – man jammer
Consequently, as of May 7 onwards, all POWERSKIN Carbon-Pro suits to be used in FINA sanctioned events will have the following approval codes:
AR221039 – woman full body open back
AR221028 – woman full body closed back
AR141028 – man jammer
FROM THE USMS RULES COMMITTEE CHAIR: True, effective May 7, 3 Arena suits will no longer be legal. Arena has waived FINA approval of three of its Powerskin Carbon Pro suits. Effective May 7 in accordance with USMS article 102.12.1D, Arena Powerskin Carbon Pro suits bearing the following FINA approval codes (found on the FINA stamp on the back of each suit) will no longer be allowed in USMS competition: AR220993 (women’s), AR220994 (women’s), and AR141364 (men’s). A representative will be at nationals in Indianapolis to assist affected swimmers with exchanging the suits. All other affected swimmers should contact Arena (www.support.arenapowerskin.com or at Arena’s FAQ page, www.support.arenapowerskin.com/faq) for information about exchanging suits. Kathy Casey, Chair, USMS Rules Committee
FROM THE USMS RULES COMMITTEE CHAIR: True, effective May 7, 3 Arena suits will no longer be legal. Arena has waived FINA approval of three of its Powerskin Carbon Pro suits. Effective May 7 in accordance with USMS article 102.12.1D, Arena Powerskin Carbon Pro suits bearing the following FINA approval codes (found on the FINA stamp on the back of each suit) will no longer be allowed in USMS competition: AR220993 (women’s), AR220994 (women’s), and AR141364 (men’s). A representative will be at nationals in Indianapolis to assist affected swimmers with exchanging the suits. All other affected swimmers should contact Arena (www.support.arenapowerskin.com or at Arena’s FAQ page, www.support.arenapowerskin.com/faq) for information about exchanging suits. Kathy Casey, Chair, USMS Rules Committee
