WSJ: The Suit That Changes Everything

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Really interesting article re: the cost for college teams to try and stay even w/other teams that can afford to supply their swimmers w/the new suits.
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  • PS to Leslie: It seens you have been taking a certain refuge in the notion that B70s hope most those who are big and fat, conferring relatively less advantage to, say, perfectly chiseled weight-lifting minxes who top out at 5' 4". This may be true, but I remain far from convinced. Theoretically, at least, once could argue precisely the opposite: that smaller, lighter swimmers have higher surface to volume ratios than us tub 'o lard bowling balls. Since the suit smooths the surface and (in the case of the B70, I am convinced, if not some of the others) adds float, then there is reason to believe you magnificent might-mites might indeed benefit more. I'm sure I have plenty of flab that can use compressing ... Not sure what you mean about "surface to volume" ratios and how us mighty mites benefit more because of it? Can you explain further? Seems like bowling balls would benefit from drag reduction. Methinks the B70 helps those who want time improvements, but refuse to do drylands and hit the weight room! :angel: Yeah, don't think there are too many beer bellies at Auburn. In fact, when I was there recently and saw the men's team practice, I had the opposite take.
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  • PS to Leslie: It seens you have been taking a certain refuge in the notion that B70s hope most those who are big and fat, conferring relatively less advantage to, say, perfectly chiseled weight-lifting minxes who top out at 5' 4". This may be true, but I remain far from convinced. Theoretically, at least, once could argue precisely the opposite: that smaller, lighter swimmers have higher surface to volume ratios than us tub 'o lard bowling balls. Since the suit smooths the surface and (in the case of the B70, I am convinced, if not some of the others) adds float, then there is reason to believe you magnificent might-mites might indeed benefit more. I'm sure I have plenty of flab that can use compressing ... Not sure what you mean about "surface to volume" ratios and how us mighty mites benefit more because of it? Can you explain further? Seems like bowling balls would benefit from drag reduction. Methinks the B70 helps those who want time improvements, but refuse to do drylands and hit the weight room! :angel: Yeah, don't think there are too many beer bellies at Auburn. In fact, when I was there recently and saw the men's team practice, I had the opposite take.
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