I started a similar poll before,but time has changed things and I thought since USMS is going to have to do something definitive so they should have some input from the forumites
Hate is such a strong emotion! I guess I should "hate" it when people think my view is not a legitimate one to hold as well. Sorry chief. I think the suits detract from my "pure" ability to get across the pool as fast as "I" can in a way that I can't justify. All the suits do is make a person go faster (and maybe look cool?). Is that the reason why you like them? Well, it's the the reason why I don't. Pure and simple. Save the hate for something that deserves it! You can certainly "hate" the fact that you won't get to wear the suit and have your times "count".
Peace.
I'm fine with "hate" as my word choice. I was objecting to the seemingly ubiquitous denunciation of tech suits/tech suit users as impure and immoral. I think that's ridiculous and, now, tedious. I don't castigate those who prefer not to use tech suits or otherwise claim their opinion is not legitimate. (I can "peaceably" disagree.) Unlike some, I am simply not opposed to technological advancement in the sport, and I feel perfectly pure partaking in it.
Apart from the possible negative psychological effect of slower times, I don't think the lack of tech suits will have that much impact on most swimmers. If virtually everyone raced in them previously and no one does in the future, the race outcomes will likely be much the same. It may discourage some from competing, as we've heard, which would be unfortunate. I guess it could also potentially undermine the efficacy of the SDK.
As an aside, I actually think B70s are significantly more economical than Pros. I appreciate fabric that is durable and doesn't rip easily. That's a key reason why I "like" the tech suits, though the speed is nice as well. The durability allows me to swim year round in them in all courses without breaking the bank. I don't see how they look any "cooler" than previous incarnations of body suits.
Hate is such a strong emotion! I guess I should "hate" it when people think my view is not a legitimate one to hold as well. Sorry chief. I think the suits detract from my "pure" ability to get across the pool as fast as "I" can in a way that I can't justify. All the suits do is make a person go faster (and maybe look cool?). Is that the reason why you like them? Well, it's the the reason why I don't. Pure and simple. Save the hate for something that deserves it! You can certainly "hate" the fact that you won't get to wear the suit and have your times "count".
Peace.
I'm fine with "hate" as my word choice. I was objecting to the seemingly ubiquitous denunciation of tech suits/tech suit users as impure and immoral. I think that's ridiculous and, now, tedious. I don't castigate those who prefer not to use tech suits or otherwise claim their opinion is not legitimate. (I can "peaceably" disagree.) Unlike some, I am simply not opposed to technological advancement in the sport, and I feel perfectly pure partaking in it.
Apart from the possible negative psychological effect of slower times, I don't think the lack of tech suits will have that much impact on most swimmers. If virtually everyone raced in them previously and no one does in the future, the race outcomes will likely be much the same. It may discourage some from competing, as we've heard, which would be unfortunate. I guess it could also potentially undermine the efficacy of the SDK.
As an aside, I actually think B70s are significantly more economical than Pros. I appreciate fabric that is durable and doesn't rip easily. That's a key reason why I "like" the tech suits, though the speed is nice as well. The durability allows me to swim year round in them in all courses without breaking the bank. I don't see how they look any "cooler" than previous incarnations of body suits.
