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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That article is bunk, along with any theories that put Phelp's remarkable achievements in doubt. Everyone at the Olympics is in a hot suit so it's a totally level playing field. The guy in the article swam for the US almost 50 years ago, you have no competitive swimming experience so these statements are meaningless. There always has to be one black-cloud over every great accomplishment, I guess you can be proud of your role in that.
Sports evolve, technology advances, either get with the program or become/continue to be a noodler.
Hey Aquageek
What kind of "technology" does swimming require?
All it takes is a well developed body and a pool.
Technology is for science and industry, but athletics is about a person's ability. :dedhorse:
By the way, once the '08 Olympics are over, the suit makers will have gained tons of "Brand Exposure", "Product Placement", and other "Infomercial" spin offs from Phelps winning Gold Medals. Incidentally, all Mark Spitz got was his mug on the front of Wheaties.
I can see their ads: "Speedo - The suit that won 7 Gold Medals in '08." :party2:
Dolphin 2
That article is bunk, along with any theories that put Phelp's remarkable achievements in doubt. Everyone at the Olympics is in a hot suit so it's a totally level playing field. The guy in the article swam for the US almost 50 years ago, you have no competitive swimming experience so these statements are meaningless. There always has to be one black-cloud over every great accomplishment, I guess you can be proud of your role in that.
Sports evolve, technology advances, either get with the program or become/continue to be a noodler.
Hey Aquageek
What kind of "technology" does swimming require?
All it takes is a well developed body and a pool.
Technology is for science and industry, but athletics is about a person's ability. :dedhorse:
By the way, once the '08 Olympics are over, the suit makers will have gained tons of "Brand Exposure", "Product Placement", and other "Infomercial" spin offs from Phelps winning Gold Medals. Incidentally, all Mark Spitz got was his mug on the front of Wheaties.
I can see their ads: "Speedo - The suit that won 7 Gold Medals in '08." :party2:
Dolphin 2
