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
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Lee, one thing you might not realize is this topic has been rehashed over and over again for about the last two or more years on this forum. People had good arguments both for and against the suits, but I think at this point most of realize the die has been cast and we just want to move on. So if some people seem to be a little snippy about this that's one reason why.
Agreed. I was one of those in favor of keeping coverage, even if it were farmer john style suits. The ruling bodies made their decision. Time to move on.
Lee, one thing you might not realize is this topic has been rehashed over and over again for about the last two or more years on this forum. People had good arguments both for and against the suits, but I think at this point most of realize the die has been cast and we just want to move on. So if some people seem to be a little snippy about this that's one reason why.
Agreed. I was one of those in favor of keeping coverage, even if it were farmer john style suits. The ruling bodies made their decision. Time to move on.
