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Wednesday, July 25, 2007

RE: [e-litebeat] WTC Wetsuit Rules

If we are to call ourselves professional triathletes then we need to start acting the part. We should not have the same rules as amateur triathletes. 78 degrees is nearly the same temperature of swimming pools we train in. The ITU's rule is 10 degrees less. We use to be at 72 degrees which was sufficient. I am not sure why the rule was changed but I have a feeling that it was the clamoring of many weaker swimmers. The wetsuit is meant to keep athletes warm, that should be the ONLY reason to wear one. It should not be used as a floatation device to aid swimmers. 78 degrees is absolutely ridiculous as a cut-off for wetsuits. There is no reason for it. If we are competing in a triathlon (swim-bike-run) then the swim needs to be given more validity. Letting wetsuits worn up to 78 degrees in my mind is saying the swim doesn't matter. It is already the smallest percentage of the three and adding wetsuits to the equation makes it even more trivial. I believe we should return to 72 degrees as the wetsuit cut-off which in my mind is reasonable. The purpose of a wetsuit is for warmth, nothing else. There is no reason to wear one if the water is 72 or above.

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From: e-litebeat@yahoogroups.com [mailto:e-litebeat@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Alison Hankins
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 6:06 AM
To: e-litebeat@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [e-litebeat] WTC Wetsuit Rules

Hello,
The AAC would like your opinion on the following:

Currently, the WTC's rules allow wetsuits up to 78 degrees. Some
athletes feel that this is too high, forcing pros to wear wetsuits to
remain competitive, but risking overheating in the race.
The ITU's rule is 68 degrees.

Do you think the WTC temp should be changed?

Thanks,
Alison & Your Athletes Advisory Council

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