Anyone going to start practicing in a in the big rubberband?
Former Member
Anyone out there going to start doing some pool practices in a wetsuit due to the new "proposed" rule change of allowing wetsuits in USMS open water swims? :frustrated:
The thought of practicing in a pool in a wetsuit absolutely makes me want to barf; however, I don't want to be penalized (and I've not yet learned to swim in one of these rubber bands) if this rule change goes through for next year.
Any thoughts on how to deal with the ridicule in practice?
The way things are going, I guess I had better learn to swim with fins as well. . .
Maybe with the approval of wetsuits and fins, the powers that be will approve swimming with paddles and buoys - then I'm in! :party2:
I'm thinking that if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. :doh::doh::sad:
If you wear a wetsuit you are no longer considered a swimmer. And, if you show up to a pool practice in one you should have your pool and USMS membership permanently revoked.
I usually do this once before swimming across the bay so I can get used to the feel. Last year, I took it to the outdoor pool and the county lifeguards totally made fun of me.
I usually overheat and bail on the rubber ~800m in and swim the rest of my workout in my speedo.
As you can see by my avatar, I've got no qualms swimming OW naked.
If you wear a wetsuit you are no longer considered a swimmer. And, if you show up to a pool practice in one you should have your pool and USMS membership permanently revoked.
I usually do this once before swimming across the bay so I can get used to the feel. Last year, I took it to the outdoor pool and the county lifeguards totally made fun of me.
I usually overheat and bail on the rubber ~800m in and swim the rest of my workout in my speedo.
As you can see by my avatar, I've got no qualms swimming OW naked.
