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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Jack Brown talks about getting the final heat to wear briefs on The Morning Swim Show.
As I mentioned in one of my previous posts, it would be very interesting to see who's really the fastest dog in the pool if everyone competed in just plain briefs.
From the rave review from the crowd attending the meet, it sounds like the viewers like the good old fashioned non-tech suit approach to swimming!!! :applaud:
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That 200 IM race was a good preview of what's to come. Not one of the eight finalists swam faster than their prelim time. Jack Brown won in 2:01.56. He was 1:57.77 at Nationals last month. For comparison he swam a 4:13.71 in the 400 IM last month and went 4:12.58 at U.S. Open, so it's not like he was just a little off at this meet.
I'll be in good shape. So far I've had my fastest swims in a pair of jammers. I wore legskins for some races last year and did well, but in the year since I've just steadily increased the intensity/duration of my practices. I was also in the boat of those who felt that their times didn't yet merit purchasing a tech suit (plus, I've got other projects I want to spend the money on). I don't really care if USMS bans the suits or not, to each their own. I am curious to see if FINA stays the course regarding the suit issue when 2012 rolls around.
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Knelson, do you think the hitech suits would be good training devices?
I think that swimming in one as a training device could help a swimmer get lined up into a better swimming position and when it is taken off you will be a better swimmer. Hitech suits could replace swimming drils???
I think you will find a lot of theses hitech suits available after FINA imposes the new rules some manufacturers will have a clear out FIRE SALE.
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.
Knelson, do you think the hitech suits would be good training devices?
I think that swimming in one as a training device could help a swimmer get lined up into a better swimming position and when it is taken off you will be a better swimmer. Hitech suits could replace swimming drils???
I think you will find a lot of theses hitech suits available after FINA imposes the new rules some manufacturers will have a clear out FIRE SALE.
Fire Sale aside, if tech would be good training devices, why not just wear a wetsuit?
I doubt they would make good training devices. Just a novelty item like fins, snorkles and (to a degree) hand paddles.
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."
Gee, yet another group decides to makes a statement against tech suits.
Looks like the members of the Tech Suit Bashers Club Of America (TSBCA) must be “blowing out all the candles on the cake” because their wishes seem to be coming true!!! :D
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