Agreed. And it implies that the USMS brand is too weak to attract these swimmers without the suits. I would hope that even the most ardent techie would think that they are not the best thing about masters swimming.
If "coverage" is such a big issue than either the SCM and LCM seasons will be marginalized even more than ever -- b/c swimmers don't want to give up their crutches (I mean suits) -- or there will soon be a push to allow the suits in meters.
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Agree with the first point 100%. If USMS doesn't follow it's own ruling, then it will look worse than FINA. If FINA changes it's mind one day, that is something different.
As for coverage, I don't mind jammers for meets. But I liked the coverage just to avoid having to shave down. Yes, I know the hair will stick through suits, but the drag is reduced considerably.
As someone who is somewhat hairy, though not as hairy as bearskin rug(mark gill) I like not having to waste time shaving. 20 mins to put on a suit vs. several hours trimming and then shaving? I will take the pain of a suit anyday
Agreed. And it implies that the USMS brand is too weak to attract these swimmers without the suits. I would hope that even the most ardent techie would think that they are not the best thing about masters swimming.
If "coverage" is such a big issue than either the SCM and LCM seasons will be marginalized even more than ever -- b/c swimmers don't want to give up their crutches (I mean suits) -- or there will soon be a push to allow the suits in meters.
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Agree with the first point 100%. If USMS doesn't follow it's own ruling, then it will look worse than FINA. If FINA changes it's mind one day, that is something different.
As for coverage, I don't mind jammers for meets. But I liked the coverage just to avoid having to shave down. Yes, I know the hair will stick through suits, but the drag is reduced considerably.
As someone who is somewhat hairy, though not as hairy as bearskin rug(mark gill) I like not having to waste time shaving. 20 mins to put on a suit vs. several hours trimming and then shaving? I will take the pain of a suit anyday
