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
Nice post, Jeff. And going back to jammers is not instant doom, I still managed two masters PBs with jammers this past weekend.
I also think Leonard brings up a good point. If we divorce ourselves from FINA we don't get to take advatage of their testing. I like the simplicity of being able to police things by looking for the FINA-approved logo.
For the suit-supporters: what is wrong with wearing a wetsuit? Or two suits? I have never understood where this line is crossed: it is just a question of degree, after all. Jakeds may well be just as performance-enhancing as wetsuits, after all.
Nice post, Jeff. And going back to jammers is not instant doom, I still managed two masters PBs with jammers this past weekend.
I also think Leonard brings up a good point. If we divorce ourselves from FINA we don't get to take advatage of their testing. I like the simplicity of being able to police things by looking for the FINA-approved logo.
For the suit-supporters: what is wrong with wearing a wetsuit? Or two suits? I have never understood where this line is crossed: it is just a question of degree, after all. Jakeds may well be just as performance-enhancing as wetsuits, after all.
