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Offline mg1942

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Did Michael Phelps use super suit?
« on: August 12, 2008, 05:04:42 PM »
Most of the world records were smashed using materials that was developed by NASA, and then marketed to Speedo.

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Offline Yeager

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Re: Did Michael Phelps use super suit?
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2008, 05:33:34 PM »
the only way to fix this is to require complete nekkidness when swimming in competitions.  And no bodily coatings of lubricant either!
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Re: Did Michael Phelps use super suit?
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2008, 05:38:59 PM »
If super-suit equivilates to horsey pills, probably.  But, everyone's doin' it. (or 'em)
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Offline DiabloTX

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Re: Did Michael Phelps use super suit?
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2008, 05:40:41 PM »
Who cares.  It's not like using the latest technology overcomes swimming prowess or horsepower shortcomings in a car...

Or does it?

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Re: Did Michael Phelps use super suit?
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2008, 05:45:27 PM »
there's a propeller on the end of his banana.
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Re: Did Michael Phelps use super suit?
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2008, 05:50:08 PM »
Everyone is using them.
To add to this, runners are using ultra light weight shoes.
Bicyclists are using cutting edge helmets, bicycles, and clothing.
Football players wearing better helmets, etc.

All the same stuff, technology is part of sports and athletes will use them.
« Last Edit: August 12, 2008, 05:55:58 PM by narsus »
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Offline ChickenHawk

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Re: Did Michael Phelps use super suit?
« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2008, 06:28:32 PM »
Honey, where's my super suit?
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Re: Did Michael Phelps use super suit?
« Reply #7 on: August 12, 2008, 06:55:37 PM »
I think they should be more concerned about the <16 year old female Chinese gymnasts....
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Re: Did Michael Phelps use super suit?
« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2008, 07:05:22 PM »
See Rule #7
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Offline mg1942

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Re: Did Michael Phelps use super suit?
« Reply #9 on: August 12, 2008, 07:08:49 PM »
Well, the suit his wearing was originally developed by NASA.
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Re: Did Michael Phelps use super suit?
« Reply #10 on: August 12, 2008, 07:28:43 PM »
Quote from: mg1942 on August 12, 2008, 07:08:49 PM
Well, the suit his wearing was originally developed by NASA.
And NASA also developed manufacturing techniques that aid shoe companies.  The list could go on forever.  So what if NASA developed it?  Would it make you sleep better at night if some random Joe scientist developed it?
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Re: Did Michael Phelps use super suit?
« Reply #11 on: August 12, 2008, 07:29:49 PM »
Quote from: Eagler on August 12, 2008, 06:55:37 PM
I think they should be more concerned about the <16 year old female Chinese gymnasts....
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Re: Did Michael Phelps use super suit?
« Reply #12 on: August 12, 2008, 08:05:33 PM »
Quote from: Fulmar on August 12, 2008, 07:28:43 PM
So what if NASA developed it?  Would it make you sleep better at night if some random Joe scientist developed it?
Yes......Yes it would.
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Re: Did Michael Phelps use super suit?
« Reply #13 on: August 12, 2008, 08:09:19 PM »
Quote from: trax1 on August 12, 2008, 08:05:33 PM
Yes......Yes it would.

Can't trust NASA... they're the ones who faked the moon landings.   :rolleyes:
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Re: Did Michael Phelps use super suit?
« Reply #14 on: August 12, 2008, 08:19:40 PM »
Quote from: Holden McGroin on August 12, 2008, 08:09:19 PM
Can't trust NASA... they're the ones who faked the moon landings.   :rolleyes:

Well they'll fit right in at the olympics then :D
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