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.
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
Dolphin:
Once again your ignorance of basic facts is truly astounding.
First, you certainly know that Spitz had enormous commercial marketing success from his run in 1972, so much that he completely changed his career focus due to the influx of money. Mark Spitz, to his credit, enjoys enormous success TO THIS DAY, based on what he did almost 40 years ago. And you think all he got was a Wheaties box, crazy. He made $7m USD in the two years following the Olympics. That's a lot more than Wheaties.
Spitz signed as a spokesperson for the Schick Company, the California Milk Advisory Board, Adidas, Speedo and countless other companies making everything from swimming pools to men's underwear. A poster featuring Spitz wearing his swimsuit and seven gold medals made him the hottest pin-up since Betty Grable.
Second, "all it takes is a well developed body and a pool?" Are you high? You don't think technology plays into both a well developed body and pools? Have you been to a modern pool lately? Have you seen these swimmers train? What is low-tech about that? Just because you and tjburk are still living la vida loca on the Jack Lalaine juice diet doesn't mean the rest of the sporting world hasn't advanced.
Once again, please stop fabricating facts. Might I suggest you spend some time around elite level athletes before you make such bizarre assertions. Heck, spend some time at a pre-school age guppy lesson, for that matter.
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
Dolphin:
Once again your ignorance of basic facts is truly astounding.
First, you certainly know that Spitz had enormous commercial marketing success from his run in 1972, so much that he completely changed his career focus due to the influx of money. Mark Spitz, to his credit, enjoys enormous success TO THIS DAY, based on what he did almost 40 years ago. And you think all he got was a Wheaties box, crazy. He made $7m USD in the two years following the Olympics. That's a lot more than Wheaties.
Spitz signed as a spokesperson for the Schick Company, the California Milk Advisory Board, Adidas, Speedo and countless other companies making everything from swimming pools to men's underwear. A poster featuring Spitz wearing his swimsuit and seven gold medals made him the hottest pin-up since Betty Grable.
Second, "all it takes is a well developed body and a pool?" Are you high? You don't think technology plays into both a well developed body and pools? Have you been to a modern pool lately? Have you seen these swimmers train? What is low-tech about that? Just because you and tjburk are still living la vida loca on the Jack Lalaine juice diet doesn't mean the rest of the sporting world hasn't advanced.
Once again, please stop fabricating facts. Might I suggest you spend some time around elite level athletes before you make such bizarre assertions. Heck, spend some time at a pre-school age guppy lesson, for that matter.
