arena paddles

RE: arena paddles

Rob Copeland — Fri, 10 Sep 2004 12:23:15 GMT

Is there a big difference?? Do color, size, and cost matter to you? And unless, you are a high-end swimmer working specific fine tuning, almost all hand paddles will accomplish the same basic functions. In fact you can build you own at home with plastic and surgical tubing. For the most part, the primary difference is in the additional surface area by which they increase your total pulling surface.

RE: arena paddles

Former Member — Fri, 10 Sep 2004 08:48:51 GMT

For me, I don't use paddles to pull harder. I use them to "test" my stroke. If my stroke is off, the paddles get "stuck" in the water. (I catch the surface or they pull opposite the direction my hand is supposed to be going.) It tells me where I'm not being efficient with my stroke.

RE: arena paddles

Former Member — Fri, 10 Sep 2004 08:01:13 GMT

I suspect you can hurt your shoulders pretty effectively using either brand.

RE: arena paddles

Mel — Fri, 10 Sep 2004 04:55:05 GMT

The Team Arena Paddles are outstanding for training, many of our swimmers use the Team Arena Paddles and have had great success and have little or none shoulder problems. Mel YMCA Indy SwimFit