Thanks to all who responded to my other post...don't stop! I appreciate what you all have to say, even if it's the same as everyone else.
I think I have a good idea of what you all think about my question, but I'm slow and I like numbers, so this poll is just an addition to my original post.
The question, again, is - can I, a beginning swimmer, benefit from shaving down in order to get a better feel for the water and be more aware of my movements in the water? A former swimmer / good friend suggested I do this.
Thanks in advance for your continued response.
For an experienced swimmer, the sensation you get from shaving down is one a kind. Yes, you do have a heightened feel for the water, but my gut instinct is this wouldn't be the case for a beginner. Also keep in mind even experience swimmers only shave down a couple times a year. If this heightened feel for the water really improved your technique I think swimmers would stay shaved down throughout the season.
For an experienced swimmer, the sensation you get from shaving down is one a kind. Yes, you do have a heightened feel for the water, but my gut instinct is this wouldn't be the case for a beginner. Also keep in mind even experience swimmers only shave down a couple times a year. If this heightened feel for the water really improved your technique I think swimmers would stay shaved down throughout the season.
