This may be controversial but is SDK really mandatory for fast freestyle?
Don't see much of it here, it looks like they wan't to surface ASAP:
www.youtube.com/watch
I know proponents will link to Phelps' 200 WR, but other than that, I don't see many people exploiting it.
Will we see huge SDK in freestyle at the upcoming Olympics?
I don't fly because of my back, so my SDK in freestyle is minimal. I'd like to think I don't need it.
I'm keen to watch for it in elite freestyle races and it is a mixed bag. Many are fast without a big prolonged SDK.
looks like roland took 3 SDKs, Jason Lezak doesn't take any
Each swimmer needs to figure out what works best
they need to experiment, find out how fast they are,
each swimmer needs to find her ideal breakout point
Thanks Ande for not being SDK biased. I know you are good at it. I am trying to accomplish proficient freestyle without alot of SDK due to lower back problems and I think it can be done.
But it completely depends on the individual and how well they can SDK. Since I'm on the short side, I think I'm faster this way
Thanks Fortress for the same sentiment. I am experimenting with 1-2 SDK to extend streamline just a bit.
looks like roland took 3 SDKs, Jason Lezak doesn't take any
Each swimmer needs to figure out what works best
they need to experiment, find out how fast they are,
each swimmer needs to find her ideal breakout point
Thanks Ande for not being SDK biased. I know you are good at it. I am trying to accomplish proficient freestyle without alot of SDK due to lower back problems and I think it can be done.
But it completely depends on the individual and how well they can SDK. Since I'm on the short side, I think I'm faster this way
Thanks Fortress for the same sentiment. I am experimenting with 1-2 SDK to extend streamline just a bit.
