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
Back to the topic Mr. Geek. What would happen if USMS had the guts to tell FINA to "pound sand" on this rubber suit issue?
I don't know the fallout but I'm sure there would be some with the more serious competitors but at the top level, not sure. Maybe Rob Butcher could weigh in on this option, that would be interesting. I assume there are some politics involved with our organization and FINA, as with any organization.
Are we self sustaining without FINA?
Back to the topic Mr. Geek. What would happen if USMS had the guts to tell FINA to "pound sand" on this rubber suit issue?
I don't know the fallout but I'm sure there would be some with the more serious competitors but at the top level, not sure. Maybe Rob Butcher could weigh in on this option, that would be interesting. I assume there are some politics involved with our organization and FINA, as with any organization.
Are we self sustaining without FINA?
