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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...... Because you only train 10,000 a week, should we allow you to do one-handed turns -- or flipturns -- in *** and fly because you aren't "serious?"
...... I'm sure you are the same way, protestations of "seriousness" to the contrary.
Chris...... some would say one-handed turns or flip turns in *** are merely future variations of what has already happened to the sport. Do you think it was a poor path for FINA to allow a dolphin kick on a pullout? We don't touch the wall on back turns anymore and now there is a ridiculous track and field mechanism working its way onto the blocks. Dude ! It is what it is. It's not the same sport any more. Some people call it cheating, some people call it advancement. They're all changes to the sport that FINA initially rejected as illegal and then did an about face and accepted. I say leave the old people alone and let us chose what we want to wear. Breaking from FINA on one little decision doesn't bother me in the least. FINA has always been reactive, not proactive. Lately, they seem like their decision process is broken or questionable at best. What serves USMS members best is choice.
As for my "seriousness"..... You are making assumptions.
...... Because you only train 10,000 a week, should we allow you to do one-handed turns -- or flipturns -- in *** and fly because you aren't "serious?"
...... I'm sure you are the same way, protestations of "seriousness" to the contrary.
Chris...... some would say one-handed turns or flip turns in *** are merely future variations of what has already happened to the sport. Do you think it was a poor path for FINA to allow a dolphin kick on a pullout? We don't touch the wall on back turns anymore and now there is a ridiculous track and field mechanism working its way onto the blocks. Dude ! It is what it is. It's not the same sport any more. Some people call it cheating, some people call it advancement. They're all changes to the sport that FINA initially rejected as illegal and then did an about face and accepted. I say leave the old people alone and let us chose what we want to wear. Breaking from FINA on one little decision doesn't bother me in the least. FINA has always been reactive, not proactive. Lately, they seem like their decision process is broken or questionable at best. What serves USMS members best is choice.
As for my "seriousness"..... You are making assumptions.
