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 SWinkleblech
I agree with seltzer. I think the companies are just trying to make us spend more money to make us think we can swim faster. I consider myself a slower swimmer and I don't think any swimsuit is going to help me break any records. If I thought they would then maybe I'll spend the money. But then again maybe everyone else would to and I'll still be the slower swimmer.
I guess you hadn't heard that these suits are self-propelled (with the optional rotor attachment)--you don't even have to move your arms and legs.
Originally posted by SWinkleblech
I agree with seltzer. I think the companies are just trying to make us spend more money to make us think we can swim faster. I consider myself a slower swimmer and I don't think any swimsuit is going to help me break any records. If I thought they would then maybe I'll spend the money. But then again maybe everyone else would to and I'll still be the slower swimmer.
I guess you hadn't heard that these suits are self-propelled (with the optional rotor attachment)--you don't even have to move your arms and legs.
