:drowning:
Yes, that's how I feel when there's any kickboard set. I know this kind of thing is good for me, but it's hair-tearing frustrating to do this. I know that there are techniques--kick from the hips, keep legs straight, etc. But even making my best effort at doing these things, I am beyond :frustrated: ... and it may be that as the frustration level rose, I tensed more and found it harder (telling self, "you idiot--others are doing this... why can't you?" which of course doesn't help, so I have to focus on my own workout).
Well, mostly the others are wearing fins, so that helped me somewhat to know that it wasn't just me. So I'm thinking I'll order a pair, but first two questions:
1. If you can recommend any videos or offer any tips that would help, that would be great;
2. Those who use fins: which ones have worked best for you?
Thanks for your suggestions. You could single-handedly save my kick. Is that not a good cause? ;)
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I bought a pair of TYR Burners recently (reviewed at about 6:00 in the vid, "similar to zoomers, but much more comfortable"), and I'm happy with them. I have two suggestions,
1. Fins are not just for kicking, you can swim with them too, and get a taste of how it feels to move through the water just a little faster. So get a short pair of fins. Short fins do not interfere with stroke mechanics as much as long fins.
2. Normally I like buying things online, but in this case I'd recommend going to a local swim shop & trying some on. There's nothing more useless than a pair of fins that don't fit well & so spend all their time sitting on the deck.
w3JRV4JJD28
I bought a pair of TYR Burners recently (reviewed at about 6:00 in the vid, "similar to zoomers, but much more comfortable"), and I'm happy with them. I have two suggestions,
1. Fins are not just for kicking, you can swim with them too, and get a taste of how it feels to move through the water just a little faster. So get a short pair of fins. Short fins do not interfere with stroke mechanics as much as long fins.
2. Normally I like buying things online, but in this case I'd recommend going to a local swim shop & trying some on. There's nothing more useless than a pair of fins that don't fit well & so spend all their time sitting on the deck.
