Thursday, March 12, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
Rocket Science Sports Expands Sales Force
Multisport product manufacturer Rocket Science Sports is quickly expanding its coverage with the addition of outside sales representatives in new areas.
Jim Yeager and his group at Marathon Sports Agency have picked up states along the east coast from Maine through Pennsylvania, while Marc Katz picks up the Carolinas, Georgia, down through Florida. On the west coast Edy Kishinevsky is overseeing California up through Washington and B.C.
The new representatives for Rocket Science Sports join an already established Rusty Thompson of Herb Thompson and Associates Inc. covering Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas and Dave Drives in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois.
“Due to the increase in dealer inquiries we’ve been receiving from around the country Rocket Science Sports has been actively seeking rep coverage in all areas” says Darren Zielinski, VP of Sales and Marketing. “It is our intention to have all major regions covered by this summer in order to better serve the quickly growing list of retailers” Darren continued.
Additionally, Rocket Science Sports is pleased to announce that they have filled the position of National Swim Sales Manager. “Kelvin Koch comes to us with a great amount of experience ranging from coaching to sales within the swim industry. He is well known amongst swim retailers and coaches and has a lot to add to our team” adds Darren.
Rocket Science Sports has made an explosive entry into the swim industry with their Rocket Skin Suit, originally designed and USAT approved for non-wetsuit legal races. After being submitted and approved by FINA last September, the company was propelled into the spotlight amidst all the controversy surrounding their newly approved product which was the first long sleeve of its type to be approved for swim competition. Training swim suits for men and women are already a part of their product line as well as a new sleeveless version of the Rocket Skin.
About Rocket Science Sports®
Rocket Science Sports® designs and sells a complete line of triathlon sporting wear and multi-sport accessories. The company's products are based upon detailed scientific research and the application of engineering concepts. Products are specifically designed to maximize aero and hydro dynamics, durability, efficiency, and of course, style. For product details, visit the Company's web site at: http://www.rocketsciencesports.com For sales information contact sales@rocketsciencesports.com
Rocket Science Sports®, rocket SKIN are trademarks of Rocket Science Sports. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Jim Yeager and his group at Marathon Sports Agency have picked up states along the east coast from Maine through Pennsylvania, while Marc Katz picks up the Carolinas, Georgia, down through Florida. On the west coast Edy Kishinevsky is overseeing California up through Washington and B.C.
The new representatives for Rocket Science Sports join an already established Rusty Thompson of Herb Thompson and Associates Inc. covering Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas and Dave Drives in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois.
“Due to the increase in dealer inquiries we’ve been receiving from around the country Rocket Science Sports has been actively seeking rep coverage in all areas” says Darren Zielinski, VP of Sales and Marketing. “It is our intention to have all major regions covered by this summer in order to better serve the quickly growing list of retailers” Darren continued.
Additionally, Rocket Science Sports is pleased to announce that they have filled the position of National Swim Sales Manager. “Kelvin Koch comes to us with a great amount of experience ranging from coaching to sales within the swim industry. He is well known amongst swim retailers and coaches and has a lot to add to our team” adds Darren.
Rocket Science Sports has made an explosive entry into the swim industry with their Rocket Skin Suit, originally designed and USAT approved for non-wetsuit legal races. After being submitted and approved by FINA last September, the company was propelled into the spotlight amidst all the controversy surrounding their newly approved product which was the first long sleeve of its type to be approved for swim competition. Training swim suits for men and women are already a part of their product line as well as a new sleeveless version of the Rocket Skin.
About Rocket Science Sports®
Rocket Science Sports® designs and sells a complete line of triathlon sporting wear and multi-sport accessories. The company's products are based upon detailed scientific research and the application of engineering concepts. Products are specifically designed to maximize aero and hydro dynamics, durability, efficiency, and of course, style. For product details, visit the Company's web site at: http://www.rocketsciencesports.com For sales information contact sales@rocketsciencesports.com
Rocket Science Sports®, rocket SKIN are trademarks of Rocket Science Sports. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
NCAA Approves All Tech Suits For Championships
NCAA has approved all tech suits for use in the 2009 Division Championships. This means that the heavily discussed long sleeved Rocket Skin made by Rocket Science Sports will be allowed in competition.
This comes as a huge relief to many teams who have not received their orders from other manufacturers and are frantically searching for a replacement. Rocket Science Sports does have stock of both long sleeve and sleeveless models but expect to sell out quickly.
This comes as a huge relief to many teams who have not received their orders from other manufacturers and are frantically searching for a replacement. Rocket Science Sports does have stock of both long sleeve and sleeveless models but expect to sell out quickly.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
FINA Proposes Rules Against Rocket Skin
Marcin attended the manufacturer's meeting in Switzerland this past Friday to hear FINA's proposed rules and regulations regarding the use of the newest generations of swim skins.
First I'll let you read in full the statement made by FINA, then my comments.
"FINA, represented by its Executive and Technical Swimming Commission, Legal, Coaches and Athletes Commissions’ representatives, held today a meeting in Lausanne (SUI) with representatives of 16 swimwear manufacturers in order to examine amendments of the current ‘FINA Requirements for Swimwear Approval’. Based on FINA's proposals and contributions discussed at the meeting, the FINA Bureau at its meeting on March 12-14, 2009 in Dubai (UAE) will consider amendments which include:
• DESIGN: The swimsuit shall not cover the neck and shall not extend past the shoulders nor past the ankles;
• MATERIAL: The material used shall have a maximum thickness of 1mm; When used, the material shall follow the body shape; The application of different materials shall not create air trapping effects;
• BUOYANCY: The swimsuit shall not have a buoyancy effect of more than 1 Newton (100gr);
• CONSTRUCTION: Any system providing external stimulation or influence of any form (e.g. pain reduction, chemical/medical substance release, electro-stimulation) is prohibited;
• CUSTOMISATION: All swimsuits of an approved model must be constructed in an identical fashion with no variation/modification for individual swimmers from the samples submitted for approval;
• USE: The swimmer can only wear one swimsuit at a time;
• CONTROL: FINA will establish its own independent control/testing programme. Scientific testing will be conducted by a team led by Prof. Jan-Anders Manson, from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) and Laboratory of Polymer and Composite Technology;
• APPROVAL: Swimwear manufacturers will be able to make submissions for approval of swimsuits until March 31, 2009. In a further step, rules applicable from January 1, 2010 will also be examined by the Bureau.One of the main aspects to be considered is the limitation of the use of non-permeable material. “FINA has studied this matter very carefully, and together with all interested parties and the scientific expertise of EPFL, we have reached the best possible result. "With these amendments, FINA shows that it continues to monitor the evolution of the sport’s equipment with the main objective of keeping the integrity of sport. While we need to remain open to evolution, the most important factors must be the athletes’ preparation and physical condition on achieving their performances”, considered FINA President Mustapha Larfaoui."
First an overview of our products and their legality as it is currently stated.
Long sleeve Rocket Skin: Newly proposed restriction would change this suits standing to "illegal" due to the swimsuit's extension beyond the shoulder (long sleeves). Final decision on this will take place by March 14th at FINA's next meeting in Dubai. Sources say that could mean the suit's legality would be retracted by July 18th, which is the beginning of the world championships in Rome.
There are a couple issues we have with the statements made by FINA pertaining to this permeability and buoyancy mention.
1. Try this, go and get a cotton wash cloth. Fill up a sink and get the wash cloth wet. Then gather all the edges of the cloth together, making a balloon shape and dunk it in the water. Does the cotton wash cloth not "trap air"? Try other materials. What material won't "trap" air? I would ask FINA to clarify this using scientific calculations.
2. What amount of air needs to be trapped (a variable depeding on each person's weight) to give a buoyancy advantage?
3. Where does the air need to be trapped in order to give a buoyancy advantage? Certainly pockets of air trapped between the shoulders would have little or no effect on performance compared to air pockets in front of the thighs. How reasonable is it to trap enough air on the front of the thigh to really give a performance benefit?
FINA has stated their commitment to finding scientifically factual methods to fairly rule for or against future technologies. Our resident rocket scientist Marcin Sochacki is willing to be an expert witness on behalf of all swim manufactures in order to make sure that all calculations and questions are thoroughly seen through.
Marcin Sochacki, CEO and chief designer of Rocket Science Sports® as well as aerospace engineer commented, “Our company has pushed the edge of technology and perhaps designed a suit that is ahead of its time. The swimsuit complies with all the proposed regulations including buoyancy and thickness except for the length of the sleeve. I do not see this as a set back but proof that our company walks on the razor’s edge in pursuit of technology and innovation. We have a sleeveless version that we look forward to seeing on swimmers in Rome.”
Mr. Sochacki further commented, “We are pleased with FINA’s decision to pursue scientific methods of determining future rules and provide imperialistic quantifications to support their tests. We both support and believe these methods are the only way a governing organization such as FINA can fairly rule for or against any proposed technology or garment.”
The long sleeve rocket Skin(TM) will continue to be manufactured and sold for use in non-FINA governed swim competitions as well as non-wetsuit legal triathlons and is USAT certified. Rocket Science Sports® will continue developing a full line of swimsuits for competition and training which will comply with all FINA regulations.
First I'll let you read in full the statement made by FINA, then my comments.
"FINA, represented by its Executive and Technical Swimming Commission, Legal, Coaches and Athletes Commissions’ representatives, held today a meeting in Lausanne (SUI) with representatives of 16 swimwear manufacturers in order to examine amendments of the current ‘FINA Requirements for Swimwear Approval’. Based on FINA's proposals and contributions discussed at the meeting, the FINA Bureau at its meeting on March 12-14, 2009 in Dubai (UAE) will consider amendments which include:
• DESIGN: The swimsuit shall not cover the neck and shall not extend past the shoulders nor past the ankles;
• MATERIAL: The material used shall have a maximum thickness of 1mm; When used, the material shall follow the body shape; The application of different materials shall not create air trapping effects;
• BUOYANCY: The swimsuit shall not have a buoyancy effect of more than 1 Newton (100gr);
• CONSTRUCTION: Any system providing external stimulation or influence of any form (e.g. pain reduction, chemical/medical substance release, electro-stimulation) is prohibited;
• CUSTOMISATION: All swimsuits of an approved model must be constructed in an identical fashion with no variation/modification for individual swimmers from the samples submitted for approval;
• USE: The swimmer can only wear one swimsuit at a time;
• CONTROL: FINA will establish its own independent control/testing programme. Scientific testing will be conducted by a team led by Prof. Jan-Anders Manson, from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) and Laboratory of Polymer and Composite Technology;
• APPROVAL: Swimwear manufacturers will be able to make submissions for approval of swimsuits until March 31, 2009. In a further step, rules applicable from January 1, 2010 will also be examined by the Bureau.One of the main aspects to be considered is the limitation of the use of non-permeable material. “FINA has studied this matter very carefully, and together with all interested parties and the scientific expertise of EPFL, we have reached the best possible result. "With these amendments, FINA shows that it continues to monitor the evolution of the sport’s equipment with the main objective of keeping the integrity of sport. While we need to remain open to evolution, the most important factors must be the athletes’ preparation and physical condition on achieving their performances”, considered FINA President Mustapha Larfaoui."
First an overview of our products and their legality as it is currently stated.
Long sleeve Rocket Skin: Newly proposed restriction would change this suits standing to "illegal" due to the swimsuit's extension beyond the shoulder (long sleeves). Final decision on this will take place by March 14th at FINA's next meeting in Dubai. Sources say that could mean the suit's legality would be retracted by July 18th, which is the beginning of the world championships in Rome.
There are a couple issues we have with the statements made by FINA pertaining to this permeability and buoyancy mention.
1. Try this, go and get a cotton wash cloth. Fill up a sink and get the wash cloth wet. Then gather all the edges of the cloth together, making a balloon shape and dunk it in the water. Does the cotton wash cloth not "trap air"? Try other materials. What material won't "trap" air? I would ask FINA to clarify this using scientific calculations.
2. What amount of air needs to be trapped (a variable depeding on each person's weight) to give a buoyancy advantage?
3. Where does the air need to be trapped in order to give a buoyancy advantage? Certainly pockets of air trapped between the shoulders would have little or no effect on performance compared to air pockets in front of the thighs. How reasonable is it to trap enough air on the front of the thigh to really give a performance benefit?
FINA has stated their commitment to finding scientifically factual methods to fairly rule for or against future technologies. Our resident rocket scientist Marcin Sochacki is willing to be an expert witness on behalf of all swim manufactures in order to make sure that all calculations and questions are thoroughly seen through.
Marcin Sochacki, CEO and chief designer of Rocket Science Sports® as well as aerospace engineer commented, “Our company has pushed the edge of technology and perhaps designed a suit that is ahead of its time. The swimsuit complies with all the proposed regulations including buoyancy and thickness except for the length of the sleeve. I do not see this as a set back but proof that our company walks on the razor’s edge in pursuit of technology and innovation. We have a sleeveless version that we look forward to seeing on swimmers in Rome.”
Mr. Sochacki further commented, “We are pleased with FINA’s decision to pursue scientific methods of determining future rules and provide imperialistic quantifications to support their tests. We both support and believe these methods are the only way a governing organization such as FINA can fairly rule for or against any proposed technology or garment.”
The long sleeve rocket Skin(TM) will continue to be manufactured and sold for use in non-FINA governed swim competitions as well as non-wetsuit legal triathlons and is USAT certified. Rocket Science Sports® will continue developing a full line of swimsuits for competition and training which will comply with all FINA regulations.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Rocket Skin Makes News
On Tuesday February 3rd, Marcin, myself and our new swim industry salesperson Kelvin Koch headed to downtown Austin. Destination? The University of Texas Swim Center.
Fox 7 News contacted us after seeing our article in the Austin American Statesman and wanted to check out our revolutionary Rocket Skin first hand. Marcin was temporarily in town from Shanghai was eager to talk about our company and our newest product. Here's how it went down... http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Rocket-Swimsuit/video/508792/82263.html
Cheers!
Fox 7 News contacted us after seeing our article in the Austin American Statesman and wanted to check out our revolutionary Rocket Skin first hand. Marcin was temporarily in town from Shanghai was eager to talk about our company and our newest product. Here's how it went down... http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Rocket-Swimsuit/video/508792/82263.html
Cheers!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
The Science Of Swimming Fast
Everyman Tri interviews Rocket Science Sports founder, Marcin Sochacki about the science of swimming fast and the controversy surrounding the new swim skins in competition. Check out the story and listen to the podcast HERE.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
News Story
For those of you who do not get the Austin American Statesman newspaper I wanted to let you all know that there is a fantastic article about us in the Monday January 12th issue.
For a close look and a good read I might add, see
http://www.austin360.com/recreation/content/recreation/stories/2009/01/0112fitcity.html
I'm off to Asia for a week on business so my access to emails and phone calls may be limited. I should be back Wed. January 21st.
Cheers!
For a close look and a good read I might add, see
http://www.austin360.com/recreation/content/recreation/stories/2009/01/0112fitcity.html
I'm off to Asia for a week on business so my access to emails and phone calls may be limited. I should be back Wed. January 21st.
Cheers!
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