milesthedog wrote:
I'd stick with neoprene in the arms for flotation, which contributes to speed, even as a FOP myself. But, just having some material to connect the body and arms of the suit in the shoulder, even if only 2" wide, could open up some suit design possibilities and could be paradigm shifting. Existing wetsuit design reminds me of soft tail mtn suspension (or Lauf forks) whereas this idea removes the neoprene-created-spring and allows the shoulder to pivot freely.I swim 3800 in 52. Have both the responders on this post so far tried Roka Maverick X? I really can't feel ANY restriction in the shoulder on that suit and I have a very long reach that destroys lesser suits. (e.g. rips them apart in the armpit area)
That aside, I'd love to hear from some of the manufacturers' who post here if there is a reason this has not been done up to now.