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
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In 1896 the Olympic record for the pole vault was 10'6" using a bamboo pole. Today, with a carbon fiber pole, the record is 20'1 3/4". Better put an asterisk next to that one.
Very funny. How about some technology introduction that results in the magnitude of records that have fallen over the past 2 years in swimming? I'm not suggesting an example does not exist, but using your example which spans in excess of 100 years is not exactly what I am looking for.
In 1896 the Olympic record for the pole vault was 10'6" using a bamboo pole. Today, with a carbon fiber pole, the record is 20'1 3/4". Better put an asterisk next to that one.
Very funny. How about some technology introduction that results in the magnitude of records that have fallen over the past 2 years in swimming? I'm not suggesting an example does not exist, but using your example which spans in excess of 100 years is not exactly what I am looking for.
