Is it possible to compete with a nose clip on?
Due to some sinus problems (so the doc thinks) I need to swim with a nose clip which is ok if I swim just for me, but a couple weeks ago our coach mentioned something about a some competition in the summer...... I feel so stupid wearing this thing on my nose..... Am I the only one? If there a better way to fix my sinus problem? Can it be related to the pool water or am I just making it up? :frustrated:
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It has been demonstrated at the elite level, the underwater breakout is the faster than surface backstroke. Also the underwater backstroke breakout requires the swimmer to 1) have a constant exaltation through the nose, 2) allow copious amounts of water to flow into their nasal cavity, or 3) block the flow of inrushing water.
Some swimmers will have option 3A. If I make a certain facial expression (the "something stinks" look) it blocks the nose without need for a clip. Only time having a deviated septum comes in handy. I can kick u/w on my back without having to exhale anything significant (no noticeable bubbles)
It has been demonstrated at the elite level, the underwater breakout is the faster than surface backstroke. Also the underwater backstroke breakout requires the swimmer to 1) have a constant exaltation through the nose, 2) allow copious amounts of water to flow into their nasal cavity, or 3) block the flow of inrushing water.
Some swimmers will have option 3A. If I make a certain facial expression (the "something stinks" look) it blocks the nose without need for a clip. Only time having a deviated septum comes in handy. I can kick u/w on my back without having to exhale anything significant (no noticeable bubbles)
