In regards to the sponsorship, that's a great idea, and when somebody in Australian underwater hockey pulls their finger out and seeks sponsorship then there will be the perfect canvas on which to advertise. Nicky, unless you want to have a sponsor tattooed or painted onto your bod, then I think a vest is the best option.

Also, lets talk about INITIATIVE.

It's something that happens occasionally in the world when someone goes out on a limb and tries something different with a vision for something better. Unless I'm mistaken, the sport's founders would have had a whole lot of initiative to even begin conceptualising the sport. The Australian States agreed on the vests originally as a solution to a problem, it has been debated, it has been voted on, it has been adapted, it has been critiqued. Initiative needs to be taken and encouraged within a sport at all levels of the game. If someone develops an amazing initiative in any country of the world at any level, then no doubt it will filter through. That's what sees the game develop and evolve. You just need to look at the history of stick shapes, pucks, and even refereeing.

Now, TRENDS or FADS are an initiative that boast popularity for a moment then looses momentum. Yes, vests aren't the most TRENDY things, but I don't think we are looking for a momentary solution. The whole concept of vests looks at solving a number of problems, and open up a number of opportunities for the sport.

Anyway, my personal opinion is that it is far too early to chuck it in the "Sooo-early-naughties" trendy trash basket. 8)