What should USMS do about the suits?

Yes, that's my understanding as well. It just seems silly to wait out this next 60 day period holding our collective breaths and waiting anxiously for FINA to make some pronouncement from on high. Regarding USMS, I subscribe to the apparently radical notion that a governing body owes its governed some governance, particularly in times of turmoil. I understand that there are valid reasons for attempting to conform our rules to FINA's, at least when not inconsistent with our body's mission and goals. But waiting breathlessly for an edict which may never come seems a senseless abdication of responsibility. I'd like to see USMS adopt a rule, now, covering the period through and including the Atlanta Nationals. The rule could automatically sunset at that point, defaulting to whatever position FINA has adopted for masters. Perhaps by that time FINA will have sorted out its position; perhaps not. But at least we will have had a reasonable period of some certainty as to what is or is not legal. It would help the swimmers and retailers alike. I'm an unabashed B70 fan, but for the moment at least I'm not advocating for allowing any particular suits. I'm just advocating that there be a rule or position that we can rely on for more than 60 days at a whack. I'm not all that bugged by the situation. USMS is pretty much committed to following FINA, and FINA meets in January. Wear the tech suits until then and be prepared to put them away when, as seem likely, the FINA Bureau adopts the FINA recommendation in January. I think the odds of another FINA flip-flop are pretty low .. although I admit precedent suggests otherwise. My only concern would be ensuring that everyone has access to the new legal suit (one can hardly call it a tech suit). If would suck if there was a ruling in January, but suits weren't available. When I checked on line recently, there were very few kneekskins with a recordbreaker back (no zipper) in my size ... I assume they've been purchased by all the USA-S kids.

Yes, that's my understanding as well. It just seems silly to wait out this next 60 day period holding our collective breaths and waiting anxiously for FINA to make some pronouncement from on high. Regarding USMS, I subscribe to the apparently radical notion that a governing body owes its governed some governance, particularly in times of turmoil. I understand that there are valid reasons for attempting to conform our rules to FINA's, at least when not inconsistent with our body's mission and goals. But waiting breathlessly for an edict which may never come seems a senseless abdication of responsibility. I'd like to see USMS adopt a rule, now, covering the period through and including the Atlanta Nationals. The rule could automatically sunset at that point, defaulting to whatever position FINA has adopted for masters. Perhaps by that time FINA will have sorted out its position; perhaps not. But at least we will have had a reasonable period of some certainty as to what is or is not legal. It would help the swimmers and retailers alike. I'm an unabashed B70 fan, but for the moment at least I'm not advocating for allowing any particular suits. I'm just advocating that there be a rule or position that we can rely on for more than 60 days at a whack. I'm not all that bugged by the situation. USMS is pretty much committed to following FINA, and FINA meets in January. Wear the tech suits until then and be prepared to put them away when, as seem likely, the FINA Bureau adopts the FINA recommendation in January. I think the odds of another FINA flip-flop are pretty low .. although I admit precedent suggests otherwise. My only concern would be ensuring that everyone has access to the new legal suit (one can hardly call it a tech suit). If would suck if there was a ruling in January, but suits weren't available. When I checked on line recently, there were very few kneekskins with a recordbreaker back (no zipper) in my size ... I assume they've been purchased by all the USA-S kids.