Not sure if it's the suit, the Olympic year, or a combo of both - but I do get the impression that the LZR racer is the fastest suit out there. It's not yet available, but I am sure some people will pull some strings and show up with the suit in Austin.
I think we should all agree to ban the suit from Austin and spread the word to everybody. I know it's not binding - but I think we are all "old enough" to work on the honor system.
Any thoughts ?
In terms of the elite swimmers. Speedo has had tables at the Grand Prix meets that have allowed various swimmers to "check out" the suits and race in them.
I can all but guarantee that Speedo will provide a suit to whomever wants one at trials - they did this in 00 with the Fastskin I and in 04 with the Fastskin II.
I cannot believe people are whinning about fair or unfair. When on Earth has life ever been fair? There is a huge range amongst us (and the elites) in terms or practice facilities, coaches, time spent, money spent, etc. Life is NOT fair. If people get their hands on these elusive suits prior to Austin and wear them there then good for them. I'd love to see the suit in person. I highly doubt that any of those people are then going to beat me by a tenth or two and that will then seriously change my life. I will be going for best times regardless and if I achieve those and beat others in the process great, if not fine.
In terms of the elite swimmers. Speedo has had tables at the Grand Prix meets that have allowed various swimmers to "check out" the suits and race in them.
I can all but guarantee that Speedo will provide a suit to whomever wants one at trials - they did this in 00 with the Fastskin I and in 04 with the Fastskin II.
I cannot believe people are whinning about fair or unfair. When on Earth has life ever been fair? There is a huge range amongst us (and the elites) in terms or practice facilities, coaches, time spent, money spent, etc. Life is NOT fair. If people get their hands on these elusive suits prior to Austin and wear them there then good for them. I'd love to see the suit in person. I highly doubt that any of those people are then going to beat me by a tenth or two and that will then seriously change my life. I will be going for best times regardless and if I achieve those and beat others in the process great, if not fine.
