We all know that drafting off someone allows you to go faster with less effort, I am wondering if being drafted off of slows one down? Anyone know?
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Originally posted by knelson
I think you're confusing turbulence with wave action, but I see your point! What you want to do is ride the other swimmer's wave, not get swamped by it.
What the lead swimmer wants is to not have the drafters chop up the water that any part of his body is moving through, including hips and legs.
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Originally posted by knelson
I think you're confusing turbulence with wave action, but I see your point! What you want to do is ride the other swimmer's wave, not get swamped by it.
What the lead swimmer wants is to not have the drafters chop up the water that any part of his body is moving through, including hips and legs.
