Right- and Blueseventy themselves (for obvious reasons) has told me they agree with this. That being said, I've been (almost) burned before at a race where I had a NEW (legal) helmet and the race director said NO- can't use. Later (after the race), Jimmy (head referee) said the RD was incorrect.

Didn't help me at that point. So I am sensitive to these type issues now............... lol.

BTW- the "below the elbow" section you are referring to specifically states "compression gear" (i.e.- not swimwear) which is why it is confusing (since earlier it states no swimwear below shoulder.

This is from the athlete guide, wear it, the pros will:

SWIMWEAR POLICY
(non-wetsuit legal swims only)
Swimwear must be 100% textile material, which is defined as materials consisting of natural and/or synthetic, individual and non-consolidated yarns used to constitute a fabric by weaving, knitting and/or braiding. Simply put, this would generally refer to suits made only from nylon or Lycra that do not have any rubberized material such as polyurethane or neoprene. Swimwear must not cover the neck, extend past the elbow, nor extend past the knees. Swimwear may contain a zipper. A race kit may be worn underneath swimwear.
Compression gear may be worn during non-wetsuit swims provided that it is made of 100% textile material (no rubberized material such as polyurethane or neoprene) and that material does not extend past the elbows or knees. Any compression wear that extends past the elbows or knees will not be permitted in non-wetsuit swims (this includes compression sleeves, compression socks, or compression tights).

If that says that in the faq, it's wrong.

Go read the WTC rulebook available online. It's legal, trust me.

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Good to know.
Thanks man!
Enjoy the long weekend.