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
What is the difference and does it matter if you are wearing an approved suit or not. You should only be DQ'd if you set a record and are not wearing a Fina Approved suit.
From a technical perspective, it absolutely matters for team points. If your team loses by 1 point, and it's because you got beaten by someone who was cheating with an illegal suit... wouldn't you be upset?
Or top 10. So you're 11th on the list because one person in front of you swam a time with an illegal suit?
This is all not to mention the distraction issue.
If rules only matter to you if you set a record... then please don't ever come to a meet that I'm at.
-Rick
What is the difference and does it matter if you are wearing an approved suit or not. You should only be DQ'd if you set a record and are not wearing a Fina Approved suit.
From a technical perspective, it absolutely matters for team points. If your team loses by 1 point, and it's because you got beaten by someone who was cheating with an illegal suit... wouldn't you be upset?
Or top 10. So you're 11th on the list because one person in front of you swam a time with an illegal suit?
This is all not to mention the distraction issue.
If rules only matter to you if you set a record... then please don't ever come to a meet that I'm at.
-Rick
