Well, I'm coming back to swim at Master's meets after a 5 year hiatus (surgeries, etc) and find that I cannot wear my "Farmer John" suit bought in 2000 and worn in 4 previous national meets (except this spring). Not a "tech" suit by any means but a hell of a beer-gut bra! Not sure I would get on the blocks without it so the hiatus may continue. Is it worth alienating us "plus-sized" guys over this silly rule? I suppose it will give me yet another reason to dump some weight. Looks like those other 50+ breaststrokers won't get beat by this fat guy any time soon.
Anyone else out there feel the same? I know most of you out there don't have this problem but to have a rule that reduces participation seems counterproductive.
Lee Rider
Fort Bragg, CA
I'm not sure what the answer is, but it seems like a slippery slope. If I can wear a tech suit after June 1 and take a DQ just to see how fast I would have gone, then couldn't I do the same with a wetsuit? Or a monofin? Or a kayak?
I'm not sure what the answer is, but it seems like a slippery slope. If I can wear a tech suit after June 1 and take a DQ just to see how fast I would have gone, then couldn't I do the same with a wetsuit? Or a monofin? Or a kayak?
