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
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.
Alas, however, the masters swimming community did not have input on this question from anyone with real swimming skillz, and had to settle for the opinions of noodlers like Chris Stevenson, Jeff Commings, Erik Hochstein, and The Fortress.
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.
Alas, however, the masters swimming community did not have input on this question from anyone with real swimming skillz, and had to settle for the opinions of noodlers like Chris Stevenson, Jeff Commings, Erik Hochstein, and The Fortress.
