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 respectfully disagree with this statement. I would argue that the majority of Masters swimmers investing in and wearing technical suits are anything but lazy. Personally, even if I had the time to train more than six days/week, I don't believe that my body could handle the yardage. Fifty may be the new thirty, but even Dara is facing yet another operation on her aging body.
Totally agree with Gull. Yeah, there are always a few like the ones Jeff mentions. But I definitely don't think they are the majority by any measure. Most people wearing these suits train pretty hard. (Well, not Hulk, ;), but most others.). Indeed, the people on my team that rarely compete work their asses off.
I respectfully disagree with this statement. I would argue that the majority of Masters swimmers investing in and wearing technical suits are anything but lazy. Personally, even if I had the time to train more than six days/week, I don't believe that my body could handle the yardage. Fifty may be the new thirty, but even Dara is facing yet another operation on her aging body.
Totally agree with Gull. Yeah, there are always a few like the ones Jeff mentions. But I definitely don't think they are the majority by any measure. Most people wearing these suits train pretty hard. (Well, not Hulk, ;), but most others.). Indeed, the people on my team that rarely compete work their asses off.
