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
I find it a little interesting that USMS hasn't taken a parallel stance as USS with FINA wrt the suits. Think about it: the organization could strongly recommend to FINA that the identical rules be adopted for masters swimming on an international scale. We haven't done so and I'm pretty sure we won't, at least anytime soon. Does that reveal anything? I don't know.
Blueseventy sponsorship anyone? People (me included) about corporate buyoffs by Speedo, but everyone plays the same game to a different degree.
To reiterate my original reason for posting in this thread: I guess I am somewhat alarmed at how many people seem ready to say "screw FINA" if they decide that their new rules apply entirely or in part to masters swimming. The suits are certainly addicting, I guess.
I hold these possibly contradictory opinions in my mind:
I think USMS and masters' federations around the world should follow FINA, but ...
... on this issue I think FINA's about the most bumbling political body out there (our Congress included!)
I like the full body suits and, despite many elite swimmers and coaches protestations, I think they love them too ... AND
... I think the tune might change next year to "bring back the rubber" if there are virtually no world records set and you have a whole season of disappointed swimmers who aren't lowering their times.
I'll race in whatever is the fastest legal suit appropriate for my level of commitment to training. This means I'm still wearing a B70 through SCM season!
I find it a little interesting that USMS hasn't taken a parallel stance as USS with FINA wrt the suits. Think about it: the organization could strongly recommend to FINA that the identical rules be adopted for masters swimming on an international scale. We haven't done so and I'm pretty sure we won't, at least anytime soon. Does that reveal anything? I don't know.
Blueseventy sponsorship anyone? People (me included) about corporate buyoffs by Speedo, but everyone plays the same game to a different degree.
To reiterate my original reason for posting in this thread: I guess I am somewhat alarmed at how many people seem ready to say "screw FINA" if they decide that their new rules apply entirely or in part to masters swimming. The suits are certainly addicting, I guess.
I hold these possibly contradictory opinions in my mind:
I think USMS and masters' federations around the world should follow FINA, but ...
... on this issue I think FINA's about the most bumbling political body out there (our Congress included!)
I like the full body suits and, despite many elite swimmers and coaches protestations, I think they love them too ... AND
... I think the tune might change next year to "bring back the rubber" if there are virtually no world records set and you have a whole season of disappointed swimmers who aren't lowering their times.
I'll race in whatever is the fastest legal suit appropriate for my level of commitment to training. This means I'm still wearing a B70 through SCM season!
