When Rowdy Gaines swam at the most recent SCY nationals in May, does anyone know what kind of suit he wore for his events? Was it one of the new hi-tech suits that USS is banning at the end of this year?
Wow, where is that store? I could use them for workout suits. :)
I am not suggesting Rowdy wouldn't be fast without a Blue70. Just thinking about he's in a tough position. I'm not flaming him, nor supporting him. Just thinking as I'm watching the coverage on worlds and his constant criticism of the new suits. I think he is being accurate in his reporting, which is what a reporter should be. And he's considered a color commentator, so he can present his opinion too (as opposed to a play-by-play person that's just supposed to report the facts). But wearing one himself at nationals, might some people look at him as hypocritical on the topic now? Personally, I don't, but I could see how others might have that view.
Joe (joemagiera at ameritech dot net)
joemagiera@ameritech.net
Rowdy swam a relay with us a few years ago with only a month in training and went 21.3, he does't need anything to help him swim fast. He's tested almost every suit currently out there and knows firsthand what impact it has not just on times but how stroke mechanics change...in talking with him he's of the same opinion as a lot of us, he'll wear whats legal but also recognize that the impact on times/world record progressions is something that needs to be noted/questioned.
Wow, where is that store? I could use them for workout suits. :)
I am not suggesting Rowdy wouldn't be fast without a Blue70. Just thinking about he's in a tough position. I'm not flaming him, nor supporting him. Just thinking as I'm watching the coverage on worlds and his constant criticism of the new suits. I think he is being accurate in his reporting, which is what a reporter should be. And he's considered a color commentator, so he can present his opinion too (as opposed to a play-by-play person that's just supposed to report the facts). But wearing one himself at nationals, might some people look at him as hypocritical on the topic now? Personally, I don't, but I could see how others might have that view.
Joe (joemagiera at ameritech dot net)
joemagiera@ameritech.net
Rowdy swam a relay with us a few years ago with only a month in training and went 21.3, he does't need anything to help him swim fast. He's tested almost every suit currently out there and knows firsthand what impact it has not just on times but how stroke mechanics change...in talking with him he's of the same opinion as a lot of us, he'll wear whats legal but also recognize that the impact on times/world record progressions is something that needs to be noted/questioned.
