https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/5855/swimming-sans-pull-buoy-yeah-babyGreetings Earlier this fall I consulted this forum about my 100% dependance on a pull buoy(and frequent use of fins and paddles) in order to swim longer yardage at a faster pace and &quot;feel&quot; balanced. The overwhelming advice was to ditch the diaper anden-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/79018?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:32:06 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:700f770a-d8e2-4b71-8e80-9baae568cb11art_zthe &quot;toys&quot; are useful when they are used for what they are designed. The first masters team I hooked up with had most of the of the women swimming constantly with zoomers. I never understood the point. If you aren&#39;t racing with them, why train with them. Now I can see doing a set on occassion with fins, or paddles, or buoy, if it helps you stroke or strength, etc.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/78914?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:41:02 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:fabaad30-c247-4700-b617-77360f3cf039Former MemberCongratulations on kicking the pull buoy addiction (no pun intended). It is worth the effort.<div style="clear:both;"></div>