I always figured the open water rules regarding swimwear were the same as pool swimming, but just noticed this in the USMS rules:
303.6.1 Swimwear shall be the same as defined in article 102.14.1 and 102.14.2. Goggles, ear plugs and grease shall be allowed. The suit shall be made of a porous material.
That last sentence would seem to make blueseventy suits illegal, but bluseventy has suits specifically marketed to open water swimmers (the Nero 10K, for example) and says these are legal for all FINA events. So does anyone know for sure?
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unfortunately, yes. any b-70 suit with a low neck is OW legal in USMS events.... for now, though not for MIF or ASA events.
