I admit just saying "ban all tech suits" is an untenable position. Leonard's attempt at rules for suits is a pretty good start. Maybe FINA just needs to spell out more precisely what is allowed in a suit and then make sure they are testing any new suits thoroughly.
I agree with Lindsay that the new suits blur the line between being merely a costume and being a piece of equipment, and that's my problem with them. You shouldn't compare a swimsuit to, say, a bike or a pair of skis for that reason: those are considered sports equipment, whereas a suit should be a costume.
And, yes, Geek is right, too. The problem with "turning back the clock" is where exactly do you turn it back to?
I admit just saying "ban all tech suits" is an untenable position. Leonard's attempt at rules for suits is a pretty good start. Maybe FINA just needs to spell out more precisely what is allowed in a suit and then make sure they are testing any new suits thoroughly.
I agree with Lindsay that the new suits blur the line between being merely a costume and being a piece of equipment, and that's my problem with them. You shouldn't compare a swimsuit to, say, a bike or a pair of skis for that reason: those are considered sports equipment, whereas a suit should be a costume.
And, yes, Geek is right, too. The problem with "turning back the clock" is where exactly do you turn it back to?
