If the full body rubber suits do end up getting banned, why should USMS follow their lead on this issue? (i.e. assuming the suits would continue to be manufactured).
Isn't Masters mostly for each individual to pursue what they want and the level they want out of the sport?
If the full body suit is preferred by many USMS participants, why not satisfy the base by keeping it available?
What's really the point of forcing old USMS swimmers out of their girdles if FINA bans them?
John Smith
True, but I thought that was another of their "temporary insanity" moments. Masters represents a very large, international venue in swimming that increasingly has a large cross-over to USS and FINA events. It makes no sense that they would just cut masters loose to do their own thing.
Perhaps not. But I was under the distinct impression that we were not even on their radar screen at the moment.
Also, and this is only my sense, it appears that the Europeans are even more attached to their tech suits than USMS members. Lots of suit manufacturers and very fast swimmers outside the US ...
Kirk, I don't agree that the "sport has become a laughing stock because of the suits." The suits are fun, cool and exciting. I think the current crisis is caused by FINA and its stupidity and inability to gradually roll out and/or otherwise regulate suit technology.
True, but I thought that was another of their "temporary insanity" moments. Masters represents a very large, international venue in swimming that increasingly has a large cross-over to USS and FINA events. It makes no sense that they would just cut masters loose to do their own thing.
Perhaps not. But I was under the distinct impression that we were not even on their radar screen at the moment.
Also, and this is only my sense, it appears that the Europeans are even more attached to their tech suits than USMS members. Lots of suit manufacturers and very fast swimmers outside the US ...
Kirk, I don't agree that the "sport has become a laughing stock because of the suits." The suits are fun, cool and exciting. I think the current crisis is caused by FINA and its stupidity and inability to gradually roll out and/or otherwise regulate suit technology.
