Why does MLB prohibit the use of aluminum bats or spitting on baseballs or letting players use steroids (okay - two out of three)? Why does NASCAR prohibit fuel injected engines or certain transmission gear ratios? Why does the PGA disqualify certain golf balls or regulate golf clubs? Why can't basketball players where stilts or use a trampoline? Enough is enough, when a piece of equipment can alter the record books and cheapen the physical accomplishments of every past athlete, it's time to say stop (don't you think?).
The integrity of our sport is on the line here. How about two dolphin kicks for breaststroke or how about adding another arm-stroke to the backstroke turn or allowing IM'ers to turn-over before they touch on the back to *** transition.
I'm against the LZR and any suit that enhances performance and don't think I'll be changing my mind unless they find out swimming naked can make you swim faster.
Did you hear about the Buddhist who refused Novocain during a root canal? His goal: transcend dental medication.
Coach T.
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Brent Rushall has an amazing article on bodysuits coachsci.sdsu.edu/.../2008suit.htm
Personally I think the guy is extremely long winded and off track on much of his information in the article.
The rubber suit helps....... there is NO DOUBT about it. Flotation and body compression are real factors. They are not imagined. Some may not like the feel of it compared to traditional speedo briefs...... but the end results are obvious and clearly faster.
Now..... are they cheating......?......... depends if you are old school. I am convinced they are "equipment" and all WR times with them should have an asterisk next to them. Note: My 50 free (21.1) is probably the same time or slower than Paul's former NR time (21.29) and he used a regular full body..... not that Masters swimming matters.
John Smith
Brent Rushall has an amazing article on bodysuits coachsci.sdsu.edu/.../2008suit.htm
Personally I think the guy is extremely long winded and off track on much of his information in the article.
The rubber suit helps....... there is NO DOUBT about it. Flotation and body compression are real factors. They are not imagined. Some may not like the feel of it compared to traditional speedo briefs...... but the end results are obvious and clearly faster.
Now..... are they cheating......?......... depends if you are old school. I am convinced they are "equipment" and all WR times with them should have an asterisk next to them. Note: My 50 free (21.1) is probably the same time or slower than Paul's former NR time (21.29) and he used a regular full body..... not that Masters swimming matters.
John Smith
