That's it, all you ancient swim romantics have convinced me. We need to ban the new suits and require everyone to wear the same type (not brand). We just have to decide which is the 'right' model.
I submit that you revisionist dogs who think that briefs are it don't know much about swimming history. I'm attaching a photo of Duke Kahanamoku with this message to show you what the competition swimwear was like in the first part of the 20th century.
Clearly men were men here and could be one with the water. The suit certainly never helped or hindered and one could feel every molecule of water swirling by during the swim. Ah, those were the days.
Who do we have to thank for the loss of such elegant swimwear used by the Duke? Was it Adolph Kiefer? Who introduced the horrible brief innovation into the sport? Whoever it was, they should be removed from the Hall of Fame, stricken from all records, and never spoken of again!
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Hmmm...Maybe this post should be included the Womens Locker Room thread:eek::bolt:
I agree!!
I still also think it makes more of a difference for women than men. Not that much difference between a brief and a kneeskin ...
And if you wear a regular suit in a non-taper meet, how can you compare that to a taper meet? The time differential most likely would be disproportionately due to the taper and/or fast pool, not the suit. Those make a huge difference. Suit makes a minor difference. Besides, an old bodyskin goes on and off speedy quick. You all go back to the "old ways." I will go on record as saying I won't be competing in a masters meet without some sort of old or new bodyskin. I can always pee in the shower after the race ...
Hmmm...Maybe this post should be included the Womens Locker Room thread:eek::bolt:
I agree!!
I still also think it makes more of a difference for women than men. Not that much difference between a brief and a kneeskin ...
And if you wear a regular suit in a non-taper meet, how can you compare that to a taper meet? The time differential most likely would be disproportionately due to the taper and/or fast pool, not the suit. Those make a huge difference. Suit makes a minor difference. Besides, an old bodyskin goes on and off speedy quick. You all go back to the "old ways." I will go on record as saying I won't be competing in a masters meet without some sort of old or new bodyskin. I can always pee in the shower after the race ...
