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????
But in order to "feel" the race as one would in actual competition, a person would have to shed the suit in advance of the meet. Otherwise it would be like swimming shaved in practice and then growing a wooly suit of fur right before the meet. You have to be ready mentally to compete, and the "feel" of your swim is an important aspect.
I remember in high school and college (before the days of tech suits) we would wear tights in practice for the few weeks we were tapering before the big meet and then when you take them off AND shave all at once you feel like you're really slipping through the water. Definitely more of a pain than throwing on a tech suit but maybe that's a way to get that super slick feeling back. Don't know if the extra leg weight throws off your stroke or not though.
But in order to "feel" the race as one would in actual competition, a person would have to shed the suit in advance of the meet. Otherwise it would be like swimming shaved in practice and then growing a wooly suit of fur right before the meet. You have to be ready mentally to compete, and the "feel" of your swim is an important aspect.
I remember in high school and college (before the days of tech suits) we would wear tights in practice for the few weeks we were tapering before the big meet and then when you take them off AND shave all at once you feel like you're really slipping through the water. Definitely more of a pain than throwing on a tech suit but maybe that's a way to get that super slick feeling back. Don't know if the extra leg weight throws off your stroke or not though.
