I think the RD or Committee should publish what the temp allowing wetsuits is, at where on the course it will be measured, and how deep under the water it will be taken, at what time it will be posted, and what criteria will be a go or no go with the suits. This waffle pattern of yes, no,maybe is getting dangerous and someone is going to get hurt. Allowing some people to wear a suit but no awards, mixed into people racing without suits is just wrong. Make a rule and hold to it. If a swimmer wonders if they can make the distance without a wetsuit, they are in the wrong event, period. I have been a race director of a couple dozen tris,believe me , it is no fun, but changing your rules from what is published is just always a bad idea. You would not believe what folks have asked me 10 min to a start. Pullbouys are ok right? Can I use a kickboard. Can I swim with a rescue tube dragging behind me? If I go under that paddle boarder will save me won't they?
I have never been in court about a swim incident, but have been twice on a bike and run incident. Any movement from the normal standard is asking to get grilled by an attorney . Depositions are no fun.
As a customer you get what you pay for. If you see a waffle clause on mixed swimmers and wetsuit swimmers, just put your money elsewhere. I know Ironman Brand Events are hard to get into, but I am 100% in favor of supporting good events even the mom and pop ones if you don't like what some event is doing to you. If something seems wrong on an application, it probably is.
I have never been in court about a swim incident, but have been twice on a bike and run incident. Any movement from the normal standard is asking to get grilled by an attorney . Depositions are no fun.
As a customer you get what you pay for. If you see a waffle clause on mixed swimmers and wetsuit swimmers, just put your money elsewhere. I know Ironman Brand Events are hard to get into, but I am 100% in favor of supporting good events even the mom and pop ones if you don't like what some event is doing to you. If something seems wrong on an application, it probably is.