Does anyone know of a resource to determine which suits are Cat 1 or Cat 2 (for both FINA and USMS)? Specifically I'm wondering if the Speedo LZR Elite is Cat 1 or Cat 2 for a USMS sanctioned event. thanks.
Category I and Category II are USMS classifications, not FINA. Category I suits are the same as pool suits. A list of approved suits can be found at:
www.fina.org/.../index.php
Note USMS open water swimwear rules are different than USA Swimming and FINA open water suit rules.
Category II swimwear includes Category I swimwear, plus anything else including wetsuits.
Category I and Category II are USMS classifications, not FINA. Category I suits are the same as pool suits. A list of approved suits can be found at:
www.fina.org/.../index.php
Note USMS open water swimwear rules are different than USA Swimming and FINA open water suit rules.
Category II swimwear includes Category I swimwear, plus anything else including wetsuits.
