I was looking at monofins today and came across the Finis Foil (which is inexpensive enough to just give it a try). The thing is - the advert talks about "The Foil Body Motion" as taught by Bob Gillette. I cant seem to find any reference to this technique outside of the sales materials for the monofin. Is this a real thing or merely sales propaganda? If real, can anyone point me to training or other reference materials?
Bill
Former Member
During a kick set this morning, I alternated between dolphin face down and on the back. It was easier for me to concentrate on the half of the kick where my feet move toward my backside which is the part that has been non-propulsive for me.
Thanks for the input!
Bill
So old school ... Dave Salo says fins are the #1 best piece of equipment. I know they've helped make me speedy in the fly/back dolphin kick events.
Somehow old school thought invaded a new school body ;)
I don't really use them because I don't really need them. Used to use them. Learned what could be learned from them... don't use them now. Now my size 15's are plenty. :angel:
Glad they work for you and others though.
OMG! That is just unfair!!! :bow:
Fins aren't just a learning tool. By using them for AFAP work, you're engaging in neuro-muscular patterning. Your body will get used to going above race pace speed and be faster without fins. That's the main value for me in training.
This is true, going faster than race pace does have its advantages and training effects associated with it. I have done this kind of training (bungee belt included) and gained some in the past from it.
The problem I have, besides finding fins that actually fit me, is kick tempo can never be as high as it is when i am actually sprinting, and that completely throws my stroke off, throws my timing off, and throws my turns off. Perhaps I could revisit use of them since its been years since I tried.
