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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"...these new suits where everyone looks like some kind of marine mammal..."
I'm still chuckling about this. "Marine mammal" - I love it. He's right, you know. The full-body suits are not nearly as attractive.
And have you ever noticed that a swimmer in an Aquablade looks just like a speed skater? Or a bobsled/luge athlete? Or a downhill skier? Hmmm.
"...these new suits where everyone looks like some kind of marine mammal..."
I'm still chuckling about this. "Marine mammal" - I love it. He's right, you know. The full-body suits are not nearly as attractive.
And have you ever noticed that a swimmer in an Aquablade looks just like a speed skater? Or a bobsled/luge athlete? Or a downhill skier? Hmmm.
