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 have two sets of fast skin pants. I do not have to shave my legs when I wear them. I don't mind shaving my upper body. I know that I will swim faster with the suit on, so I choose to use it. What my competitors choose to do makes no difference to me: I am only concerned about myself.
In terms of what breaststrokers wear: Hansen and Gibson wear the full length pants, so the theory on covering your calfs is just personal choice. Klete Keller only wears jammers, while Thorpe wears the entite body suit; I really think that it is just what feels best to the individual.
I have two sets of fast skin pants. I do not have to shave my legs when I wear them. I don't mind shaving my upper body. I know that I will swim faster with the suit on, so I choose to use it. What my competitors choose to do makes no difference to me: I am only concerned about myself.
In terms of what breaststrokers wear: Hansen and Gibson wear the full length pants, so the theory on covering your calfs is just personal choice. Klete Keller only wears jammers, while Thorpe wears the entite body suit; I really think that it is just what feels best to the individual.
