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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Originally posted by Matt S
What about TYR's claim that their material achieves muscle compression, which some evidence indicates improves muscle performance?
All of the competing "racing" suits make a similar claim (Speedo, Arena, Addidas, etc). My point is that I seriously doubt they are much different and most swimmerrs when given the choice select a suit that feels most comfortable.
Re advanced suits versus the nylon suits. This is no different in my opinion than the current starting blocks versus starting from the edge of the pool are using those very tall wooden blocks from the 60s. Or advanced racing lanes that cut down on turbulence or better gutter systems, etc. In fact, the advances in pool technology might be just as important, or more so, then the advances in swimsuits.
My point is that these suits are no different than other technological advances that have helped us all swim faster times (starting blocks, lane lines, advanced gutters, deep water, etc) and don't believe half of the what you read regarding claims of increased speed from one manufacturer versus the other manufactuer's suit.
Originally posted by Matt S
What about TYR's claim that their material achieves muscle compression, which some evidence indicates improves muscle performance?
All of the competing "racing" suits make a similar claim (Speedo, Arena, Addidas, etc). My point is that I seriously doubt they are much different and most swimmerrs when given the choice select a suit that feels most comfortable.
Re advanced suits versus the nylon suits. This is no different in my opinion than the current starting blocks versus starting from the edge of the pool are using those very tall wooden blocks from the 60s. Or advanced racing lanes that cut down on turbulence or better gutter systems, etc. In fact, the advances in pool technology might be just as important, or more so, then the advances in swimsuits.
My point is that these suits are no different than other technological advances that have helped us all swim faster times (starting blocks, lane lines, advanced gutters, deep water, etc) and don't believe half of the what you read regarding claims of increased speed from one manufacturer versus the other manufactuer's suit.
