I plan on doing the 5K championships without a wetsuit, but I also plan on a non sanctioned 6 mile swim and some other team tri's this summer where I wetsuits are permitted.
I was wondering how much faster a 1000 time would be with a wetsuit. Anyone have good experience or numbers for this?
I may put it on and try a pool 1000 to see what the difference is, but I would like to avoid the test.
I would like to use the wetsuit if it will be faster.
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USMS does not allow wetsuits in OW swimming (to be eligible for records or awards anyhow) for the same reason they do not allow pull buoys in pool competitions, they offer an unfair advantage. In my book, that certainly qualifies as a crutch. Try wearing fins or paddles through an entire Masters practice and see what your teammates think. The word cheater comes to mind.
USMS does not allow wetsuits in OW swimming (to be eligible for records or awards anyhow) for the same reason they do not allow pull buoys in pool competitions, they offer an unfair advantage. In my book, that certainly qualifies as a crutch. Try wearing fins or paddles through an entire Masters practice and see what your teammates think. The word cheater comes to mind.
