I did for my first Zone meet, which was 10 years ago. Anyone shave down for masters meets?
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When I started in masters back in the 80's, I didn't do it for the first year or so, but for my second Canadian Nats I was talked into it the night before (bled like a stuck pig, I didn't know the 'tricks' of doing it right) and did wonderful drops in that meet and the sense or feel of the water was terrific and maintained for a week or two after. Later the time effect was never so dramatic, but the feeling of heightened awareness of the water always comes back. I would never do it more than twice a year.
Of course, the last few years being 'on the shelf' has resulted in a luxuriant crop that will require shears as a first step.
When I started in masters back in the 80's, I didn't do it for the first year or so, but for my second Canadian Nats I was talked into it the night before (bled like a stuck pig, I didn't know the 'tricks' of doing it right) and did wonderful drops in that meet and the sense or feel of the water was terrific and maintained for a week or two after. Later the time effect was never so dramatic, but the feeling of heightened awareness of the water always comes back. I would never do it more than twice a year.
Of course, the last few years being 'on the shelf' has resulted in a luxuriant crop that will require shears as a first step.
