OK, supposing the FINA dosn't change their ruling again, can someone explain down to the suit name what will be allowed for men and women. I am under the impression that we are going back to the FSII style suit fabircs and the Tyr tracer light type suits. For both men and women we can still wear the full body type suit.
True or not true??
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I'm guessing a zipper allows for greater compression in a full body suit, or even just an upper body suit.
You are right. It's the compression that's achieved by zips. So no zips in future.
The 'no zippers' or 'fasteners' rule is causing problems already. I coach a couple of swimmers who are already putting 'fasteners' in place of zips on their suits. These are lines of hooks either side, in place of the zip. They are then laced together, just like a shoe. (Hope this is clear).
I've spoken to someone at FINA who has confirmed it will not be accepted. He said, No 'ties' will be allowed.
OK guys, no cord in your Speedos or jammers in future!!
Expect yet another rule change from FINA soon.
I'm guessing a zipper allows for greater compression in a full body suit, or even just an upper body suit.
You are right. It's the compression that's achieved by zips. So no zips in future.
The 'no zippers' or 'fasteners' rule is causing problems already. I coach a couple of swimmers who are already putting 'fasteners' in place of zips on their suits. These are lines of hooks either side, in place of the zip. They are then laced together, just like a shoe. (Hope this is clear).
I've spoken to someone at FINA who has confirmed it will not be accepted. He said, No 'ties' will be allowed.
OK guys, no cord in your Speedos or jammers in future!!
Expect yet another rule change from FINA soon.
