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.
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I suggested the Yards-Meters compromise at "Convention" and was beat down by the rules committee.
How about a doctor's exemption stating that the compression of the tech suits is necessary to alleviate lower back and knee pain?
I'm sure there's a medical marijuana doctor out there somewhere willing to write some Blue 70 prescriptions.
