I compete at triathlon (the modern pentathlon variety, swimming, running, shooting), which entails a 100m sprint swim in a pool. Recently many masters competitors have been sporting full body suits, and claiming that this has reduced their competitive times by up to 6 seconds over a 100m! Is there any evidence that these costumes can bring about such dramatic improvement? My own feeling is that if they do, then it's a form cheating as the costume has become an artificial aid - so I haven't invested in one yet!
What is the general feeling about the use of these costumes for pool events?
Joan
Bringing up 6 seconds per 100 makes me want to clear something up. Are we talking about the full body suits made by speedo like the aquablade? Or are we talking about the wetsuits like those made by Ironman or quintana roo.
A real wetsuit like we wear in tris or some open water swims can give you 6 seconds per 100 because they add bouyancy. The other suits that swimmers wore in the olympics won't give you anything like that.
Bringing up 6 seconds per 100 makes me want to clear something up. Are we talking about the full body suits made by speedo like the aquablade? Or are we talking about the wetsuits like those made by Ironman or quintana roo.
A real wetsuit like we wear in tris or some open water swims can give you 6 seconds per 100 because they add bouyancy. The other suits that swimmers wore in the olympics won't give you anything like that.
