I think there are two types of swimmers: those who reacted with joy at FINA's announcement banning the latest suits, and those who were dismayed. I am one of the former, though I don't claim any special moral purity for it, it is just my preference. I like it when the swimmer determines the outcome and his/her suit is not a factor at all.
Masters could wear B70s etc at nationals because they are still FINA-legal, at least until Jan 1.
Of course there are two types of swimmers! As long as someone isn't staking a claim to purity and morality, I'm fine with it. Everyone is entitled to their preference.
As of now, until USMS adopts the committee recommendation (which I'm sure is likely) or FINA says its ban actually applies to masters (which would be a reversal), B70s are still legal. I realize this is a technicality, and may not remain the case, but right now they are still FINA-legal post Jan 1. And there is a chance they will be FINA-legal for masters but not USMS-legal. That would suck.
Note: Midas makes a good point on the other thread. It could be that whatever is "adopted" at convention is just USMS's proposal to FINA who will likely consider the proposals of all member master organizations. It would be nice to have some confirmation that this is true or enlightenment on this issue.
I think there are two types of swimmers: those who reacted with joy at FINA's announcement banning the latest suits, and those who were dismayed. I am one of the former, though I don't claim any special moral purity for it, it is just my preference. I like it when the swimmer determines the outcome and his/her suit is not a factor at all.
Masters could wear B70s etc at nationals because they are still FINA-legal, at least until Jan 1.
Of course there are two types of swimmers! As long as someone isn't staking a claim to purity and morality, I'm fine with it. Everyone is entitled to their preference.
As of now, until USMS adopts the committee recommendation (which I'm sure is likely) or FINA says its ban actually applies to masters (which would be a reversal), B70s are still legal. I realize this is a technicality, and may not remain the case, but right now they are still FINA-legal post Jan 1. And there is a chance they will be FINA-legal for masters but not USMS-legal. That would suck.
Note: Midas makes a good point on the other thread. It could be that whatever is "adopted" at convention is just USMS's proposal to FINA who will likely consider the proposals of all member master organizations. It would be nice to have some confirmation that this is true or enlightenment on this issue.
