The question was not whether or not wetsuits float. Instead it was whether or not the new swimsuits float.
A wetsuit is made a neoprene closed cell foam. It is designed to trap air for temperature insulation. It will also float in varying degrees depending on the thickness of the neoprene.
The new suits are typically made of lycra-like material coated with a rubber-like film. The coating is not closed cell foam.
the trap air thing is also silly.... of course the suits trap air. even my speedo endurance suits trap air.
we have entered the era of anything goes, but there will continue to be petty little semantic arguments over what constitutes "air trapping" and floatation. scientists will devise ridiculous testing proceedures and lawyers will argue over their fairness..... and this will be called progress and good for the sport!
OY VEY!
The question was not whether or not wetsuits float. Instead it was whether or not the new swimsuits float.
A wetsuit is made a neoprene closed cell foam. It is designed to trap air for temperature insulation. It will also float in varying degrees depending on the thickness of the neoprene.
The new suits are typically made of lycra-like material coated with a rubber-like film. The coating is not closed cell foam.
the trap air thing is also silly.... of course the suits trap air. even my speedo endurance suits trap air.
we have entered the era of anything goes, but there will continue to be petty little semantic arguments over what constitutes "air trapping" and floatation. scientists will devise ridiculous testing proceedures and lawyers will argue over their fairness..... and this will be called progress and good for the sport!
OY VEY!
