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Open Water Swimmers - USMS Legal suit?
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Jul 14, 11 10:53
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I've done a bit of searching but still can't find a list of suits that are/aren't legal for a USMS 10k non wetsuit swim.

Does anyone know if there is a definitive list anywhere? I looked on USMS.org but couldn't find anything.

Specifically, I'm looking at this suit and wondering if it's legal:
http://www.xterrawetsuits.com/...ity-speedsuit-short/
(xterra velocity m speedsuit)
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Jul 14, 11 11:14
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Here's the list of USA Swimming/FINA approved suits as of 2010. I assume USA Masters follows the same rules but not 100% sure. At least for pool swimming, a suit can still be used if it meets the rules even if it is not on the list unless it is a National Championship meet then it has to have FINA Approved sticker on it.

http://www.usaswimming.org/...ective%201.25.10.pdf

It looks like there is a seperate rule for open water suit that allows them to cover more of the body but apparently does not change the fabric rules.

http://www.usaswimming.org/...20Mar%202%202010.pdf
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