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
But for me, masters swimming is less about the times and more (much more) about racing. The times are just a way to "keep score". So, having stunk up the Indy pool in my B70, I will commit to racing in textile jammers from now on.
100% agree....may be the first time ever between me and Le breastroker/teddy bear boy!
The quote "it's only masters" has been used over and over again with everyone seeming to have their own opinion as to how it relates to themselves...I'll add to that by saying Jim's statement above plays on my thoughts about "it's only masters" in that IMHO those who measure themselves based on records and times are going to have a much harder time than those that simply love to race...regardless of what they are wearing, how old they or even male vs. female (I got my ass kicked by my wife in a 2k recently for example).
But for me, masters swimming is less about the times and more (much more) about racing. The times are just a way to "keep score". So, having stunk up the Indy pool in my B70, I will commit to racing in textile jammers from now on.
100% agree....may be the first time ever between me and Le breastroker/teddy bear boy!
The quote "it's only masters" has been used over and over again with everyone seeming to have their own opinion as to how it relates to themselves...I'll add to that by saying Jim's statement above plays on my thoughts about "it's only masters" in that IMHO those who measure themselves based on records and times are going to have a much harder time than those that simply love to race...regardless of what they are wearing, how old they or even male vs. female (I got my ass kicked by my wife in a 2k recently for example).
