Does Pool Depth have an effect on surface turbulence?
Former Member
I noticed that I really struggle breathing on backstroke in shallow pools (e.g. 5ft deep) because when there are a bunch of other swimmers, there's TONS of surface turbulance and I have trouble keeping my face above the water.
Should I just tuck my chin more (possibly risking my legs sinking?) or maybe try a deeper pool?
Does anyone else have this problem?
Parents
Former Member
And I use a 2-beat kick and I just don't sink; that kick is enough for me... As you swim more, you will find that "right place" for you because each of us swims so alike, yet differently at the same time.
A 2 beat kick is just fine for me too, so we're "alike." But I don't think my backstroke would look as good as yours. And I definitely look "different" than people who are butterfrogging. No need for that in the OW, agreed?
And I use a 2-beat kick and I just don't sink; that kick is enough for me... As you swim more, you will find that "right place" for you because each of us swims so alike, yet differently at the same time.
A 2 beat kick is just fine for me too, so we're "alike." But I don't think my backstroke would look as good as yours. And I definitely look "different" than people who are butterfrogging. No need for that in the OW, agreed?
