Could Speedo Cause Olympic Disaster?

RE: Could Speedo Cause Olympic Disaster?

Former Member — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:19:18 GMT

Technology does not scare me and actually, I don't think you can stop it. I mean, if we were scared of improvements, we should all be competing in the old wool swim suits: or maybe even mammoth skin loin cloths if we want to go really far back in the technological line. I do not see bicyclists racing the same bicycles from fifty years ago, nor the runner in the old shoes; and, the same should go for the swimmer which means that swim suits will improve to lessen drag to near zero coefficients. Technology marches on.

RE: Could Speedo Cause Olympic Disaster?

gdanner — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 03:25:18 GMT

Just buy one! They didn't cost THAT much! :agree: You don't even need the money. Do it the American way...put it on a credit card.

RE: Could Speedo Cause Olympic Disaster?

orca1946 — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 03:10:53 GMT

This Sun starts the new era of you must swim without the "SUIT"

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Former Member — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:32:50 GMT

I want the winner to be the faster swimmer, not the one with the fastest technology or the one who takes more pills. OK, go back to basics and insist on no training as a pre-requisite for taking part in competitions.

RE: Could Speedo Cause Olympic Disaster?

Bobinator — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 08:25:08 GMT

Just buy one! They didn't cost THAT much! :agree:

RE: Could Speedo Cause Olympic Disaster?

Former Member — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 07:23:04 GMT

Why bring back those suits? I hated them. World records became a joke, slower swimmers won races (I especially hated watching Hackett's amazing records being shattered by swimmers whose coach said were slower than him). I prefer swimming with textile. I want the winner to be the faster swimmer, not the one with the fastest technology or the one who takes more pills. For me, swimming is a sport in which you are being rewarded for hard working, training and pushing your limits, not for having a deeper pocket or a better sponsor.

RE: Could Speedo Cause Olympic Disaster?

Patrick W. Brundage — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 01:35:56 GMT

Do you really think they are going to bring those suits back?Unfortunately, no. The Luddites have won the battle and the war. It would be great if they did.Wholeheartedly agree.

RE: Could Speedo Cause Olympic Disaster?

Former Member — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:35:58 GMT

Do you really think they are going to bring those suits back? It would be great if they did.

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Patrick W. Brundage — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:16:19 GMT

Your new BFFL, pwb, wholeheartedly agrees.Them's fighting words, Geek. Bring back the suits!

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Former Member — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:55:51 GMT

This suit issue is like 7 Year Itch -it just won't go away!!! :bump: D2

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aquageek — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 06:03:00 GMT

This suit issue is like 7 Year Itch -it just won't go away!!! :bump: D2 Your new BFFL, pwb, wholeheartedly agrees.

RE: Could Speedo Cause Olympic Disaster?

Former Member — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 05:22:27 GMT

oh well, the one that Michael wears in the 1st video is really cool, and doesn't show a lot. www.olympic.org/swimming-200m-freestyle-men

RE: Could Speedo Cause Olympic Disaster?

Former Member — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:11:55 GMT

Interesting column in Swimming World

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Karen Duggan — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:06:34 GMT

I always knew Michael Phelps was a big boy, but who knew he was a BIG boy! Yikes is right. :doh:

RE: Could Speedo Cause Olympic Disaster?

Former Member — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:51:15 GMT

:rofl::rofl::rofl: Poor Mike when he gets married---his new bride is going to start laughing and ask, "Well, where is it?" Then Mike will whistle and shout, "Hey, bring it in fellows" :rofl:

RE: Could Speedo Cause Olympic Disaster?

Former Member — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:45:22 GMT

Before or after he gets out of the water> I think the picture was before getting in the pool.

RE: Could Speedo Cause Olympic Disaster?

Former Member — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:15:51 GMT

Poor Mike when he gets married---his new bride is going to start laughing and ask, "Well, where is it?" Then Mike will whistle and shout, "Hey, bring it in fellows" :rofl:

RE: Could Speedo Cause Olympic Disaster?

Former Member — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:53:56 GMT

:lolup: Heh-heh... maybe that's where they stuff the hundred dollar bills. (Piously): I'm sure it's all aerohydrodynamically optimized. Seriously, I've done some evaluations this evening...as a form of procrastination...which is not good seeing how i have 7 days left as a college undergrad...but none-the-less...in meet photos...he does not look even half as endowed as that photo would have you believe...coincidence? :dunno::duel:

RE: Could Speedo Cause Olympic Disaster?

Former Member — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:47:25 GMT

It shows that Phelps is all man. True story. It seems like a really weird place to have a transparent panel....I feel like they could have made a little more attractive of a suit for nearly $600 a piece.

RE: Could Speedo Cause Olympic Disaster?

ViveBene — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:56:49 GMT

It seems like a really weird place to have a transparent panel....I feel like they could have made a little more attractive of a suit for nearly $600 a piece. :lolup: Heh-heh... maybe that's where they stuff the hundred dollar bills. (Piously): I'm sure it's all aerohydrodynamically optimized.

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Allen Stark — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:35:26 GMT

It shows that Phelps is all man.

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Former Member — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:42:51 GMT

Again I must ask why my Borat swimsuit picture was taken down and they let pictures like the Phelps LZR stay???

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Former Member — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:22:31 GMT

where are they Just to the left of the bulge in this picture: farm3.static.flickr.com/.../2261920298_4cf70d4235_o.png I don't know, I just have a hard time thinking that some kid is going to look at that picture and say "Yes! I'm going take up swimming so I can wear one of those!".

RE: Could Speedo Cause Olympic Disaster?

Former Member — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:37:35 GMT

I bet that if either the Austalians or the US swimmers were banned from wearing the suit at the Olympics, they would still do an excellent job -- true champions will not blame adverse conditions for poor swimming. I would certainly be willing to bet that if the Americans were to show up without LZRs it would drop their medal count. The one identified swimmer in the article was Thomas Rupprath who held the world record before it was broken by a LZR-wearing Brit. In my book it seems strange to be talking about world records and mediocrity at the same time.

RE: Could Speedo Cause Olympic Disaster?

Former Member — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:04:08 GMT

Tracy---for the record--:) Mike's pic didn't do anything for me either---I commented on it because it was the obvious "stand out" in the revealed dept. (pun intended):banana: