Take a look at the press release posted on swiminfo.com: www.swiminfo.com/.../6949.asp
Here's a quote that bothers me:
By strategically increasing the surface area, TYR has increased his/her ability to pull without increasing any resistance through the recovery. Just think of it as ascending an aquatic ladder.
Should these be allowed? I would guess that they are o.k. as far as current rules read, but I don't like it. I think these sleeves amount to an aid, sort of like wearing paddles. I guess the question is: what constitutes a swimsuit? Obviously caps are o.k., so you can't argue that it must be one piece.
Originally posted by aquageek
Why do technological advances disgust a person? The person still has to swim.
I agree with Bert on this. Yes, the person still has to swim. Shouldn't that really be the deciding factor? It used to be when you stepped up on the block you asked yourself "did I train harder and smarter than everyone else in this heat?" Now you also have to ask "do I have the fastest suit in the heat?" Personally I liked it the old way better.
Originally posted by aquageek
Why do technological advances disgust a person? The person still has to swim.
I agree with Bert on this. Yes, the person still has to swim. Shouldn't that really be the deciding factor? It used to be when you stepped up on the block you asked yourself "did I train harder and smarter than everyone else in this heat?" Now you also have to ask "do I have the fastest suit in the heat?" Personally I liked it the old way better.
