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matt f 02-14-2014 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by lane912 (Post 7911684)
- yet another reason that Under Armor is not the number one sportswear company -
You wouldn't happen to work for Nike? :D

lane912 02-14-2014 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by matt f (Post 7911746)
You wouldn't happen to work for Nike? :D
why yes I do-

aigel 02-14-2014 03:04 PM
I don't see proof that the suit slows them down. It is just speculation. Blame the equipment?

But they are able to blame their equipment because it is not tested properly. They could have done extensive back to back testing in their training environments without blowing the cover on the new suits. If ti was too late to do so, then run in the old suits until you are ready.

Something like this cannot happen at a properly run company and in a properly run team. Maybe the sponsor $$$ got ahead of them? Usually there are change control protocols. I have never been at an engineering company that would allow such a prime time change without proper testing and risk analysis.

Frankly, if it is proven that they run significantly slower in these suits, heads should roll at the team and suit company level. Underarmor should go back to selling fancy long johns.

G

lane912 02-14-2014 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by aigel (Post 7911854)
I don't see proof that the suit slows them down. It is just speculation. Blame the equipment?

But they are able to blame their equipment because it is not tested properly. They could have done extensive back to back testing in their training environments without blowing the cover on the new suits. If ti was too late to do so, then run in the old suits until you are ready.

Something like this cannot happen at a properly run company and in a properly run team. Maybe the sponsor $$$ got ahead of them? Usually there are change control protocols. I have never been at an engineering company that would allow such a prime time change without proper testing and risk analysis.

Frankly, if it is proven that they run significantly slower in these suits, heads should roll at the team and suit company level. Underarmor should go back to selling fancy long johns.

G
-- yup

sc_rufctr 02-14-2014 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by sc_rufctr (Post 7911070)
Ditch them now!
Have they ditched them yet?

sc_rufctr 02-15-2014 01:48 AM
FWIW... The US is not using the suit with the back vent on the short track races on TV right now.

1990C4S 02-15-2014 07:16 AM
Suits were ditched.

Don't tell me these weren't tested in a wind tunnel.

matt f 02-15-2014 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by lane912 (Post 7911839)
why yes I do-
A good buddy, Chris Bevilaqua, worked for Nike for years.
Did mainly college football, Big 10.
Left to help start up CSTV.

intakexhaust 02-15-2014 07:59 AM
Every 10th's count. They should eat more beans.... a little jet action out the arse just before the finish line ;)


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