HI all. I need help deciding what paddles to use. I just bought TYR Catalyst paddles size S. I am a male, 23 years old, weigh 150 and swim about 3-4 times a week. I would say that I am intermediate. Basically, I feel that the paddles provide too much resistance for me. Although, the Small size is what it recommened. I have no experience with paddles so I am un sure of how they are suppposed to feel. I am afriad that if I move a size smaller, my hands might be slightly too big for it. The XS is recommended for for males and females 11-12 years old. I am in a bind so any help would be appreciated!!!! Regards, Cliff :)
I have tried the Agility Paddles.
I friend of mine let me borrow his for part of my workout a couple of times recently. I liked these types of paddles very much. They felt like a natural extension of my hands. Easy on, easy off, no rubber bands/straps.
I've tried odering them, but they seem to be out of stock everywhere I've tried to obtain them. I am probably going to give up my other paddles (8 different types) in favor of the Agility Paddles.
I've tried odering them, but they seem to be out of stock everywhere I've tried to obtain them. I am probably going to give up my other paddles (8 different types) in favor of the Agility Paddles.
You tried directly from Finis? I just went to their site and got to the point where I had to put in my CC and stopped.
I use the FINIS "strapless" paddles a lot for catch work in freestyle. When I am doing more power pulling (such as a negative split set, or something where I need a little more speed) I will switch to the traditional speedo brand (I think...whatever the brand where "small" = green, medium = yellow, large = red, etc.).
I definitely think the FINIS paddles have done a lot of good for my stroke. I found that part of my stroke where I had bad technique caused me to lose the paddles. They stay on just fine when I focus on perfect stroke.
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My friend and I were abroad, and participated in a video analysis of our freestyle. Having seen the underwater results - we both held our heads in shame
The coach suggested we invest in some finis agility paddles - not to swim sets - but simply to work on improving our catch. He lent us a pair and they certainly felt very different to conventional paddles
:carolers:Santa has been very generous and sent some as an early Christmas present. I have found this link and clearly there are very diveregent views on paddles and their use both a aids to technique and for swimming sets etc
Does anyone have views/ experience on using the finis agility ones to improve catch technique? did it work?
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You tried directly from Finis? I just went to their site and got to the point where I had to put in my CC and stopped.
SwimOutlet.com seems to have them in stock as well.
I avoided "toys" for a decade of on and off swimming for cross training and fitness. I felt like I just needed to work on technique and that the toys were going to be a crutch. In the last year, however, I have slowly started introducing the pull buoy, fins, and *gasp* even paddles just this last month. But for very specific purposes, like strengthening a weak area or working on technique problems that have been stubborn to solve. Our YMCA has a lot of Kiefer products available on the deck (or locked in the closet) and I just recently incorporated the paddles into my pull sets... and yes they really have helped with the catch. I'll do a thousand alternating 100 w/ paddles and 100 w/o, paying attention to proper hand entry and the way in which the water forces the paddle (and hand) into the proper position for catch. On the non-paddle reps I'm amazed at how my hand wants to follow the same track. So if done properly, the toys can be good for imprinting proper technique.
These are the paddles we have at the Y:
www.kiefer.com/kiefer-ergo-hand-paddle--pair--products-446.php
