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.
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I swam next to a 23 year old at our last local meet who had a Fastkin on. Unshaved and untapered he blasted out a 50 in 20.5 seconds. A new national USMS record for the age group I think.
I don't know if the suit really helped, but it sure made me wonder.
I swam next to a 23 year old at our last local meet who had a Fastkin on. Unshaved and untapered he blasted out a 50 in 20.5 seconds. A new national USMS record for the age group I think.
I don't know if the suit really helped, but it sure made me wonder.
