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?
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Former Member
Batman,
You're right; my backstroke is prettier but that may be about where we have to leave it. I don't do speed anymore with it, just swim it. But I commend you for not butterfrogging, sorry folks, I really like to see true butterfly. But butterfrogging could be useful in OW, but I won't be a guinea pig and have all those dolphins laughing at me!!! It's one thing to have my husband snicker at me, but I draw the line at dolphins!!!
Donna
Batman,
You're right; my backstroke is prettier but that may be about where we have to leave it. I don't do speed anymore with it, just swim it. But I commend you for not butterfrogging, sorry folks, I really like to see true butterfly. But butterfrogging could be useful in OW, but I won't be a guinea pig and have all those dolphins laughing at me!!! It's one thing to have my husband snicker at me, but I draw the line at dolphins!!!
Donna
