https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/8667/new-suit-rulesStarting in Jan. suits going down to the ankles will be illegal, correct? If so, would it be acceptable to take my ankle length fastskin to the tailor to get it shortened to my knee so it would once again be legal?en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/135216?ContentTypeID=1Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:43:37 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:1f7e2e40-b4d0-4639-aecb-362062b76d83Former MemberWell, we&#39;re still waiting to see if FINA follows the Master committee&#39;s recommendation to apply the rule to Masters. But assuming they do, my understanding of the rule is that it prohibits customizing suits. It seems to me that shortening a suit would be customizing it, so it wouldn&#39;t be allowed.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/135158?ContentTypeID=1Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:46:22 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:454a12ea-49d1-4e92-8e5a-117582563c05Former MemberStarting in Jan. suits going down to the ankles will be illegal, correct? We shall have to wait and see. At the moment, FINA have stated that the new suit rules do not apply to masters. It wouldn&#39;t surprise me if FINA changed their mind (again!).<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/135265?ContentTypeID=1Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:51:44 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:c7fcdaf7-1d23-4730-86eb-416594e79ce7Allen StarkI had a FS 1 that I had cut off at the knees.It worked fine.I am not sure if that counts as modified,any of our rules Gurus want to give an opinion?<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/135120?ContentTypeID=1Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:18:53 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:f5ba4c93-27c7-499c-bb77-1b691ad29ffbandehere&#39;s the current USMS position on Suits<div style="clear:both;"></div>