That was my first thought as well.

As to the OP, like all sports, there is equipment designed for the top 0.01% to gain a sliver of performance over their rivals. I can't count the number of times I've seen someone who can't skate step on the ice at hockey with a $300 wonderstick that heir favorite player uses, not understanding the flex and curve is not particularly suited to their skill level.

Then again, behind (in front of?) every engineering department, there is a massive marketing department that convinces the rest of use we need it to be like those 0.01%. If you haven't reached the point where you know you need a speed suit, you don't need one.