What is it going to be like racing in Racing in Briefs, Jammers for the guys and Neck to Knee suits for the women? Without rubber suits and we go back to nylon, lycra may be even silk suits?
If the new rules go into effect unless FINA changes their mind????
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You should ask these guys.
"...the top eight finalists paraded out in brief swimsuits rather than a high-tech suit. Prior to the start of the event, the swimmers received a standing ovation for their pact to compete in the less competitive suits."
And this is what they had to say about their experience:
"It definitely hurt quite a bit more. It was definitely the hardest 200 I have done in the past four to five years. I think the last time I wore a brief in a meet was when I was 12 years old, but it was definitely worth it. It was a lot of fun.”
A lot of "definitely's", but it does make you think about what it will be like to race in briefs again!
Not to gloat or anything, and only because I felt my swimming didn't warrant buying one, yet, I have never owned a tech suit. For the past two years that I have been competing in masters, I have only worn briefs and on one occasion jammers. Now I feel kind of lucky that I never bought one: I won't have to go through withdrawal symptoms. Although, I am sure that there are those that will argue that I missed out on a great experience.
You should ask these guys.
"...the top eight finalists paraded out in brief swimsuits rather than a high-tech suit. Prior to the start of the event, the swimmers received a standing ovation for their pact to compete in the less competitive suits."
And this is what they had to say about their experience:
"It definitely hurt quite a bit more. It was definitely the hardest 200 I have done in the past four to five years. I think the last time I wore a brief in a meet was when I was 12 years old, but it was definitely worth it. It was a lot of fun.”
A lot of "definitely's", but it does make you think about what it will be like to race in briefs again!
Not to gloat or anything, and only because I felt my swimming didn't warrant buying one, yet, I have never owned a tech suit. For the past two years that I have been competing in masters, I have only worn briefs and on one occasion jammers. Now I feel kind of lucky that I never bought one: I won't have to go through withdrawal symptoms. Although, I am sure that there are those that will argue that I missed out on a great experience.
