Wearing a tech suit at Nationals?

RE: Wearing a tech suit at Nationals?

Former Member — Sat, 22 May 2010 12:19:25 GMT

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tjrpatt — Sat, 22 May 2010 04:07:13 GMT

It's day three of the meet, and I now realize how ridiculous my original question was. 99.9% of the swimmers here are wearing tech suits. The 'free' suit I had was too long, so I went old school That's right, a tiny Speedo (actually TYR). It looks like I will go through life without experiencing the rush of a tech suit. Don't get me wrong, I plan to keep wearing a wetsuit in open water. Definitely don't like the cold. A few other thoughts. 1) There is some seriously fast swimming here! 2) I don't think it has anything to do with 'the suits'. Next year will be even faster! 3) If you have never come to this meet, you have to check it out. Truly incredible atmosphere. 4) Swimming in the 1996 Olympic pool will be a memory that I cherish forever. the jury is still out on how fast people(who wore the tech suits at Altanta) will swim next year. I would rather swim in the 1996 Olympic pool in LCM. Sorry, swimming at a Olympic pool in yards doesn't have the same panache. That is my :2cents:. sorry to hear about your "free suit" issues. Yeah, you really have to be in one of those suits to compete there. I talked to quite a few people at local meets who didn't go to Nationals because of the suits. My reasons were more financial and May 20 is just way too late to be having yards meets. I will always cherish my 2009 Nationals at Indy. It was a real treat. :applaud:

RE: Wearing a tech suit at Nationals?

Former Member — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:35:41 GMT

No matter what you say Mollie... I still hope I meet Bill in a warm-up lane. As a coach recommending a video to watch, I had to say something about the less than perfect technique. Ahelee Whose technique is perfect? No one. Everyone person that swims at the elite level, age group, masters, has flaws in their stroke.

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__steve__ — Wed, 19 May 2010 01:13:01 GMT

My best time was in $25 speedo shorts. Either my tech suit was a lousy brand or I'm not fast enough yet for it to make a difference what suit I wear. Nevertheless, I'll be wearing a fastskin jammer I bought yesterday at the meet this weekend.

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Former Member — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:00:38 GMT

Not all tech suits are illegal.

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Ahelee Sue Osborn — Tue, 18 May 2010 12:43:43 GMT

Glenn @ GoSwim.tv posted this nice little sendoff drill for those of us going to Atlanta and wearing a tech suit... of the floaty kind I imagine :) YouTube- Turns - Tech Suit Turns. The last hurrah! I'd say... listen to the tips as Glenn talks through the video clip, but don't watch the swimmers! Those bobbing heads and streamlines are kinda painful to see over and over :( Hope I meet Bill in a warm-up lane!

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Former Member — Tue, 18 May 2010 12:32:12 GMT

Huh? Exactly, we aren't USS swimmers after all, we are USMS swimmers and 100% within their rules.

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no200fly — Tue, 18 May 2010 12:27:30 GMT

I graduated college in 1999, just before tech suits took over the world. I have never worn anything other than an old school Speedo (and a wetsuit for open water.) A friend of mine has pretty much convinced me to try it out at Nationals this weekend since it is my first and last chance. He gave me his suit to wear, so it's free. Any thoughts? Are most of you wearing tech suits, or going old school? Thanks! I think you should try it. If nothing else, you will be able to have some insight on the question when the issue comes up again in a couple of years and USA swimming and FINA long for the days when swimming and the "suits" were front page news. One thing - try it out before this weekend. You have a different feel in the water, especially in breaststroke.

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tjrpatt — Tue, 18 May 2010 11:56:42 GMT

I graduated college in 1999, just before tech suits took over the world. I have never worn anything other than an old school Speedo (and a wetsuit for open water.) A friend of mine has pretty much convinced me to try it out at Nationals this weekend since it is my first and last chance. He gave me his suit to wear, so it's free. Any thoughts? Are most of you wearing tech suits, or going old school? Thanks! Burn your friends suit! :) I kid. If you got the suit for free, wear it. But, after Nationals, start fresh and put those nationals times into a lockbox and don't reference them for future times. Some Olympic-caliber swimmers are having issues gauging where they are with their times without the cheating suits. That is my :2cents:

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tjrpatt — Tue, 18 May 2010 11:15:07 GMT

I've seen elites(high caliber) elites with worse turns and stroke mechanics than what's in the video. I'd rather watch that video, even if his form isn't perfect...hey, who is though, than read about tom whinning one more time about suits, scys and pool clarity. thanks john. I would like to thank all the elements that eventually led to this fabulous comment from thewookiee!

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Chris Stevenson — Tue, 18 May 2010 09:59:06 GMT

Not all tech suits are illegal. I believe that was partly his point, George... To the OP: you certainly won't feel out of place in a tech suit at nationals, if that's what you are getting at. I predict the majority of people will be wearing body suits. So if you have free access to one and it fits snugly (ie, it won't take on water), go for it.

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Elaine Krugman — Tue, 18 May 2010 08:57:54 GMT

Marc, I will be easy to spot for the video analysis; I'll be in my funky purple and white Speedo Endurance TRAINING suit with the flower pattern! (Hate the pattern; loved the cheap Swim Outlet sales price!). I'm not fast enough to even go there with a tech suit. :cane: I may get laughed at with my purple and white suit, but I would be laughing at myself HARDER if I showed up to a meet with a tech suit, given my current swimming status! :laugh2:

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aquageek — Tue, 18 May 2010 08:49:44 GMT

As a swimming purist I chose not to sully the sport by wearing illegal suits.

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Bobinator — Tue, 18 May 2010 08:31:58 GMT

Go for it with the tech suit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are fun!

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Ahelee Sue Osborn — Tue, 18 May 2010 08:10:38 GMT

trust me, bill is trying to do everything in his power to get faster- and he's doing a damn good job of it this year. i just don't appreciate smart cracks about my teammates, especially when you don't even know them... No matter what you say Mollie... I still hope I meet Bill in a warm-up lane. As a coach recommending a video to watch, I had to say something about the less than perfect technique. This is actually pretty rare for GoSwim.tv but Glenn obviously had a good message to send to the masters and I appreciate that part of the clip. But regardless, swimmers do watch this sort of technique and come back asking questions. Believe me, when I swim in lanes next to my own swimmers they have plenty to critique on my strokes! Full apologies to Bill if I hurt his feelings. But again, I hope to meet him in a warm-up lane. Ahelee

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Former Member — Tue, 18 May 2010 07:23:52 GMT

I've seen elites(high caliber) elites with worse turns and stroke mechanics than what's in the video. Wookster*, I haven't, at least not at that age.

RE: Wearing a tech suit at Nationals?

Former Member — Tue, 18 May 2010 07:10:23 GMT

I'll be wearing a B70 Nero Comp. I'm from the old school of swimming....tech was a papersuit in the early 90's. So Nationals will only be my third meet wearing a fullbody tech suit. Its the end of another era.

RE: Wearing a tech suit at Nationals?

Former Member — Tue, 18 May 2010 06:11:54 GMT

trust me, bill is trying to do everything in his power to get faster- and he's doing a damn good job of it this year. i just don't appreciate smart cracks about my teammates, especially when you don't even know them... I've seen elites(high caliber) elites with worse turns and stroke mechanics than what's in the video. I'd rather watch that video, even if his form isn't perfect...hey, who is though, than read about tom whinning one more time about suits, scys and pool clarity.

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Elaine Krugman — Tue, 18 May 2010 05:55:31 GMT

Thanks Everyone! That's what I was looking for. Here's what I got. 3) We should all be able to find Elaine in the purple suit! :eek::afraid::bolt:

RE: Wearing a tech suit at Nationals?

Former Member — Tue, 18 May 2010 05:34:09 GMT

Thanks Everyone! That's what I was looking for. Here's what I got. 1) Try it, why not. 2) Make sure it fits and test before the race. 3) We should all be able to find Elaine in the purple suit! 4) If I happen to swim really fast because of this miracle suit, forget the time when I switch back to a regular old Speedo. 5) I will definitely not be alone wearing it. See you all at the meet!

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pwolf66 — Tue, 18 May 2010 04:37:44 GMT

As a swimming purist I chose not to sully the sport by wearing illegal suits. Huh?

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swimshark — Tue, 18 May 2010 02:59:17 GMT

Ahem, I think it is a little bit too late to be training for the meet. You either "gots it or you don't" at this point! :badday: True.

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jroddin — Tue, 18 May 2010 02:56:13 GMT

Marc, go for it... Enjoy the suit but remember to train for the race. Ahem, I think it is a little bit too late to be training for the meet. You either "gots it or you don't" at this point! :badday:

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swimshark — Tue, 18 May 2010 02:35:43 GMT

Marc, go for it. I will be wearing a post-June 1st legal tech suit. My back up however will be illegal soon due to a zipper. Both are older technology, though. Enjoy the suit but remember to train for the race.

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swimmieAvsFan — Tue, 18 May 2010 01:49:37 GMT

Oh sheez Mollie! You made me sit through that again to watch for a swim-technique snob notation? Touche - but it is still painful to watch! I like to think masters swimmers are always on the lookout for "FREE SPEED!" But there is no doubt some masters don't have quite the flexibility any longer to attain it everytime. trust me, bill is trying to do everything in his power to get faster- and he's doing a damn good job of it this year. i just don't appreciate smart cracks about my teammates, especially when you don't even know them...