http://blog.synthesis.net/2008/04/10/the-speedo-lzr-wrecking-the-competition/ A music blog with a techy twist, twisted content, and other entertainment oddities viral and live from Northern California. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:10:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 http://blog.synthesis.net/2008/04/10/the-speedo-lzr-wrecking-the-competition/#comment-119593 Reejis Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:18:24 +0000 http://blog.synthesis.net/2008/04/10/the-speedo-lzr-wrecking-the-competition/#comment-119593 The point of contention touted in the press is that the suit does not increase buoyancy. But it really does alter performance: - the compression of fat reduces wobble and resistance. - the girdle helps alignment. How far would FINA really go? - I can envision liposuction and how about sub-dermal length-wise implants to keep alignment. Or you could surgically have more fat implanted to increase buoyancy. Should we really be altering the sport this much? I do think there is something to be said for swimming in the nude at the Olympics. The point of contention touted in the press is that the suit does not increase buoyancy. But it really does alter performance:
- the compression of fat reduces wobble and resistance.
- the girdle helps alignment.
How far would FINA really go? - I can envision liposuction and how about sub-dermal length-wise implants to keep alignment. Or you could surgically have more fat implanted to increase buoyancy.
Should we really be altering the sport this much? I do think there is something to be said for swimming in the nude at the Olympics.

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