I saw two guys with snorkels and dive masks come out of water................are these allowed I wasn't sure?

sean

They could've just worn a wetsuit.

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I heard the same stuff went on last year which is why no compression socks or sleeves were allowed during the swim. Why the F would you sign up for a nonwetsuit IM. Just do Florida or Arizona. It's the same type course.

second on the snorkel...ive seen someone use snorkel at ITU..... what is the result?

Snorkel is legal I thought with WTC races.

Wouldn't you at least paint it a different color?

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Snorkel is not legal.

Snorkels ARE legal in USAT-sanction races.

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My first thought was why that person did not paint it black......

Not in ironman races. Who cares about USAT? Read the rules. Every race has specific rules. In most races: snorkel is not legal.

Yep, snorkels are legal in USAT stuff. Not sure about ITU AG.

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Rules IM Texas:

SWIM COURSE RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
• Athletes must wear cap provided by race.
• No fins, gloves, paddles, or flotation devices of any kind are
allowed.
• No Aqua socks (neoprene booties) unless the
water temperature is 65.0 degrees Fahrenheit or
colder.
• Compression wear may not be worn DURING nonwetsuit swims, but may be worn upon completion of
the swim.
• Swim goggles or facemasks may be worn.
• No individual paddlers or escorts allowed. The
course will be adequately patrolled by boats, canoes
and paddleboards.
• Any assistance required during the swim will result
in disqualification if forward progress was made.
Athletes are permitted to use kayaks and boats as
aid, as long as forward progress is not made. Special provisions are made for Physically Challenged
(PC) athletes. Course officials and medical personnel reserve the right to remove athletes from the
course if determined medically necessary

No mention about snorkels. In IM Cozumel and IM Brazil it´s forbidden.

How would you even sneak that into the water without anyone noticing?

Is the water there really dark?

Premeditated cheating is especially sad.

thats what im wondering.

why would a person sign up for an IM and not have the confidence to finish the 2.4 mi swim without that device? stay classy 'ironmen'

I've always wondered what would stop someone from taping a modified foam chestplate of sorts under their wetsuit for extra flotation. Aside from ethics and sportsmanship I mean.

can you say Kona spot. I keep hearing all the time from folks that some cheat to get in.

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Let's see, you say that it's not legal in Ironman races, you pull out a quote from the IMTX athletes guide that makes no mentions of it and you are on your high horse to correct folks?

I've done 3 WTC Ironman 140.6 races, and two of those they mentioned during the athletes briefing that it was legal. I'm not sure about the third since I didn't attend the meeting.

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I suspect he wasn't worried about completing the distance. More likely it was to improve his swim split.

"Is that a pull buoy in your shorts or are you just happy to see me?"

OMG!!! Everyone! get your torches and pitchforks!

Damn. But without the medals, the video and the marathon the day after it just doesn't have that FinMan panache.

Anyone have any idea what the reshaping is all about. They obviously took the time to make it look like that for a reason.

Saw one today at Florida and have seen them at other WTC races. Never talked to the people wearing them. The drag and fact that you still have to raise your head to sight must outweigh any benefit.

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To better conceal it, duh. A PB sticks up like a sore thumb. Trim off the top and it's less obtrusive.

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