During the SPMA meet, I floated a Tech suit compromise by a few swimmers and they all seemed to be very interested. I am sure this has been suggested before, but here is goes -
- allow all current tech suits for all yards meets for the next 3 years (you can always revisit this)
- adopt what FINA issues in January for all meters meets
I think both "sides" could live with this, USMS can still say they comply with FINA, but the tech suit "junkies" can still have a full season each year.
Definitely agree!
Anyway - NO ONE in the world except Americans care about short course yards! Who the heck would care - complain - or know any different if we wore rubber?
I have a terrific swim friend from CANADA. Got beat up by her in Long Beach :)
She knows EVERYONE'S times and rankings in the world for our age-group and the soon to be entering.
She knows who wins at our short course nationals, but has no clue as to how fast or slow the times are actually!
It has worked to my advantage a few times... but you know I'm not competitive at all!
Definitely agree!
Anyway - NO ONE in the world except Americans care about short course yards! Who the heck would care - complain - or know any different if we wore rubber?
I have a terrific swim friend from CANADA. Got beat up by her in Long Beach :)
She knows EVERYONE'S times and rankings in the world for our age-group and the soon to be entering.
She knows who wins at our short course nationals, but has no clue as to how fast or slow the times are actually!
It has worked to my advantage a few times... but you know I'm not competitive at all!
