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.
Wow, it appears you are victim yourself of marketing. All this suit allegedly does is reduce drag allowing the same pull to be more efficient.
So what anyway? The person still has to swim. If it concerns you that much, go don a pair of beach baggy trunks for the next meet. Might make you yearn for a simple old speedo. Sports is all about he competitive edge. Give into it, don't fear it.
Wow, it appears you are victim yourself of marketing. All this suit allegedly does is reduce drag allowing the same pull to be more efficient.
So what anyway? The person still has to swim. If it concerns you that much, go don a pair of beach baggy trunks for the next meet. Might make you yearn for a simple old speedo. Sports is all about he competitive edge. Give into it, don't fear it.
