OK, here are my views on this:
1) Full body suits should be allowed but they must conform to strict specifications with regards to content (textiles only), permeability and bouyancy.
2) FINA should have drawn the line in the sand using what was legal in 2007 (a tip of the hat to Wookiee on that one, I happen to agree with him)
3) Jammers and tanks are the required swimming apparel for all swimmers 12&U. Other approved swim wear may be used by swimmers 13-18 but only in Open and/or National level championship meets
But in the end, I will swim in whatever is determined to be the current legal swim wear.
Heck, I was only off my PB in 50 back at LCM Nats by .10 and that was in a brief.
I just happen to believe that FINA is being way too draconian in hitting the reset button and will inflict both short term and lasting long term damage on the sport of swimming. I also feel that FINA has been sorely remiss in it's actions, especially with the economic challenges that swimming continues to face.
OK, here are my views on this:
1) Full body suits should be allowed but they must conform to strict specifications with regards to content (textiles only), permeability and bouyancy.
2) FINA should have drawn the line in the sand using what was legal in 2007 (a tip of the hat to Wookiee on that one, I happen to agree with him)
3) Jammers and tanks are the required swimming apparel for all swimmers 12&U. Other approved swim wear may be used by swimmers 13-18 but only in Open and/or National level championship meets
But in the end, I will swim in whatever is determined to be the current legal swim wear.
Heck, I was only off my PB in 50 back at LCM Nats by .10 and that was in a brief.
I just happen to believe that FINA is being way too draconian in hitting the reset button and will inflict both short term and lasting long term damage on the sport of swimming. I also feel that FINA has been sorely remiss in it's actions, especially with the economic challenges that swimming continues to face.
