Anyone know if these are legal? I'm just looking to buy a cheap pair of leggings for some swims this summer until the whole tech suit mess is cleared up. I saw these for $70 @ Kiefer. I believe they are fairly old and, hence, should be approved. Anyone know for sure?
With regard to the last statement, my personal gripe is that the sensation of swimming in a suit that covers my entire body is totally gross.
Furthermore, the sensation of wearing a tight fitting suit covering my entire body for an out-of-the-water activity is also a hassle. For me, the new techy swim and athletic suits are just a return to the "Hot & Sweaty" days of P.E.
If I wanted to swim faster by using a mechanical aid, I'd forget about using a so called "speed suit" and just put on a pair of hand paddles. :2cents:
Dolphin 2
The "keep swimming pure" argument is so persuasive, it should be applied not just to other sports, but to all aspects of life. I can think of many ways in which mechanical aids have cheapened everyday endeavors. Just a few:
-- automatic transmission should go b/c it isn't "real" driving;
-- dish washers and washing machines cheapen the thrill of cleaning;
-- riding mowers likewise have completely altered one of life's biggest joys.
And of course there is the biggie:
-- elevators should be limited only to those in wheelchairs or who need other walking aids. We have enough able-bodied, obese people in this country; let them take the stairs.
Did I say anything about going against fina rules? No. My complaint is about people wanting us to go back to briefs/jammers. I have no problem using textile suits(ie. none-b70 style suits) that waist to ankle or shoulder to ankle.
I don't undestand that logic behind whole "swim in jammers/briefs" only logic. People want to say, "let's take swimming back to a techi based sport" I always thought that swimming is still that way, along with every other sport out there....but that's just me.
Why do you not like suits covering the body?
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With regard to the last statement, my personal gripe is that the sensation of swimming in a suit that covers my entire body is totally gross.
Furthermore, the sensation of wearing a tight fitting suit covering my entire body for an out-of-the-water activity is also a hassle. For me, the new techy swim and athletic suits are just a return to the "Hot & Sweaty" days of P.E.
If I wanted to swim faster by using a mechanical aid, I'd forget about using a so called "speed suit" and just put on a pair of hand paddles. :2cents:
Dolphin 2
With regard to the last statement, my personal gripe is that the sensation of swimming in a suit that covers my entire body is totally gross.
Furthermore, the sensation of wearing a tight fitting suit covering my entire body for an out-of-the-water activity is also a hassle. For me, the new techy swim and athletic suits are just a return to the "Hot & Sweaty" days of P.E.
If I wanted to swim faster by using a mechanical aid, I'd forget about using a so called "speed suit" and just put on a pair of hand paddles. :2cents:
Dolphin 2
I never would have guessed you felt this way....
Patrick,
If you are swimming in a Masters-only meet, you can wear whatever you want.
If you are swimming in a USA Swimming meet, you can wear anything on the approved list. Anything not on the approved list must have been introduced before 2008 and must not go past the knee for men.
So, if you're swimming in a USA Swimming meet, you might not be able to wear it. But I suppose it depends on whether or not the officials are really watching and monitoring this.
Aquapels are pre-2008 so you should be safe.
It seems like a small,but vocal group of "purists" are getting usa swimming and fina to slower move us backwards to briefs/jammers only for men and tanks for women....geez...welcome back to yester year
It seems like a small,but vocal group of "purists" are getting usa swimming and fina to slower move us backwards to briefs/jammers only for men and tanks for women....geez...welcome back to yester year
If you wish to cheat and not follow FINA rules, go for it. Just stop the whinning.
Geek doesn't like that.
If you wish to cheat and not follow FINA rules, go for it. Just stop the whinning.
Geek doesn't like that.
Did I say anything about going against fina rules? No. My complaint is about people wanting us to go back to briefs/jammers. I have no problem using textile suits(ie. none-b70 style suits) that waist to ankle or shoulder to ankle.
I don't undestand that logic behind whole "swim in jammers/briefs" only logic. People want to say, "let's take swimming back to a techi based sport" I always thought that swimming is still that way, along with every other sport out there....but that's just me.
Why do you not like suits covering the body?
