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.
USMS DOES allow wetsuits.
It is only at national open water championships and national records that wet suits are excluded from scoring.
303.6.3—Wetsuits may be allowed at the discretion of the meet director. Wetsuits generally provide a competitive advantage. If awards are given to wetsuit competitors they shall be awarded separately from those for non-wetsuit competitors. Any published results or records must clearly indicate which swimmers wore wetsuits.
If you can't swim don't go near the water and you will not drown.
This is contrary to the USMS mission. If you can’t swim… we would love to have you learn! So you can hang out with all the cool Masters Swimmers.
USMS DOES allow wetsuits.
It is only at national open water championships and national records that wet suits are excluded from scoring.
303.6.3—Wetsuits may be allowed at the discretion of the meet director. Wetsuits generally provide a competitive advantage. If awards are given to wetsuit competitors they shall be awarded separately from those for non-wetsuit competitors. Any published results or records must clearly indicate which swimmers wore wetsuits.
If you can't swim don't go near the water and you will not drown.
This is contrary to the USMS mission. If you can’t swim… we would love to have you learn! So you can hang out with all the cool Masters Swimmers.
