The Hidden Advantage

[Monkey King]

http://carltonfc.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/4311/Default.aspx?newsId=39889

A number of players, including Brendan Fevola, Tuck Medallist Nick Stevens and Cameron Cloke wore the Nike Pro tops beneath their guernseys in a number of the pre-season matches. The Nike Pro tops are a compression fit that are designed to increase the efficiency of the muscle by reducing muscle vibration and oscillation which in turn reduces energy loss and muscle fatigue.

Who'd have thought.

 

[HBF]

Fantastic article.
I guess any bit on help the players can get be good for us.

 

[Monkey King]

Fantastic article.
I guess any bit on help the players can get be good for us.

Especially if it helps us to run out games, which was something lacking year.

 

[Bluebear]

Was highlighted on Ch 7 pre-match too.

 

[aron_rox]

is it legal in footy. Also if we tell wont every othger club use them

 

[Silvagnis]

Cameron Cloke was given one?

Couldn't they find one in Lance's size?

 

[BlueYoss]

If only it was ruled to be an unfair performance enhancing advantage and as a result the NAB Cup taken from Carlton and given to Brisbane, then Nike would really be getting bang for their sponsorship buck!

 

[audas]

These are what are known as "skins". They have been around for skiing for years as they massively recude muscle tearing from the vibration and help recovery times.

 

[HBF]

These are what are known as "skins". They have been around for skiing for years as they massively recude muscle tearing from the vibration and help recovery times.

One would have to ask why they haven't been using them for a bit longer then?

 

[smithos]

One would have to ask why they haven't been using them for a bit longer then?

Lloyd has been wearing them for a couple of seasons, others have too. I don't think the difference is as much as advertised, but if the players feel more comfortable then power to them