the next generation of speedo high tech suits is being released very soon. I don't know how it can be better than the fs II. I think its just a way for speedo to make more money.
www.timedfinals.com/.../
I hope the price of the fs 2 goes down becasue of the new suit.
Mr.Timed Finals:
You bring up a great point. There was a decision to ban the arm ban (no pun intended) that was part of the TYR Aqua Shift suit back in June of 2004, right before the Olympic Trials. It seems they violated the suit costume requirements and rules that were interpreted by FINA. I believe this was the first time in swimming history this happened at such a late date right before the Olympic Trials/Games. When I heard this I thought of the product investment by TYR and the politics that followed because of this some decisions favored advance technology of suit manufacturers and some did not. I think with the new FINA guidelines this should be avoided in the future.
Swimmers that would have bought this suit would be up the creek and would have to petition to get there money back or at least get compensation for the cost of the arm ban. I am not sure how straightforward the rules are but there should be regulations in place similar to what food manufacturers have with the FDA and vehicles with the Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standards that are enforced by NHTSA for vehicles. I am sure that TYR must have took a huge loss with this decision against them and there product.
www.clubswim.com/news-detail.aspwww.collegeswimming.com/.../www.msnbc.msn.com/.../
Mr.Timed Finals:
You bring up a great point. There was a decision to ban the arm ban (no pun intended) that was part of the TYR Aqua Shift suit back in June of 2004, right before the Olympic Trials. It seems they violated the suit costume requirements and rules that were interpreted by FINA. I believe this was the first time in swimming history this happened at such a late date right before the Olympic Trials/Games. When I heard this I thought of the product investment by TYR and the politics that followed because of this some decisions favored advance technology of suit manufacturers and some did not. I think with the new FINA guidelines this should be avoided in the future.
Swimmers that would have bought this suit would be up the creek and would have to petition to get there money back or at least get compensation for the cost of the arm ban. I am not sure how straightforward the rules are but there should be regulations in place similar to what food manufacturers have with the FDA and vehicles with the Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standards that are enforced by NHTSA for vehicles. I am sure that TYR must have took a huge loss with this decision against them and there product.
www.clubswim.com/news-detail.aspwww.collegeswimming.com/.../www.msnbc.msn.com/.../
