I would like to start a discussion on some of the training "toys" available, but I don't want the discussion to get tossed by the moderators. I'm not sure what the forum guidelines are for discussing specific commercial products. I certainly haven't been able to figure it out from various threads. Here's what I think though:
generic toys such as pull buoys, basic paddles and fins seem to be okay
discussing specific brands of tech suits seems to be okay, perhaps because the manufacturers don't seem to participate
certain training devices (which for now shall remain unnamed) seem to be more-or-less discouraged from the forums, at least in part because the inventors/vendors of those products are active participants
Do I have that about right? If so, I'd propose that it's okay to discuss specific training tools as long as the people selling them don't participate in the threads, just people like me with no financial interest in such stuff, other than the lightening my wallet would undergo if I purchased them. Would it be okay for those with a financial interest to respond via PM to specific posts in a thread? Would it be okay for such people to respond to the thread if their messages contained a disclaimer?
Comments please...
Skip Montanaro
Parents
Former Member
Ok here is my weigh in on the toys I have used to date.
Pull Buoys. I just overcame a two year addiction to my buoy. Took me three painful months to get over it. I will never use one again as long as I swim.
Finis Freestyle paddles. The only toy I still use. Like them cuz it helps me extend and stretch better and the pull is a great workout. Only use them for 10-20% of any workout, usually only once a week.
Zoomers. Great for making the legs burn. Currently retired but may bring them back for limited appearances.
TYR fins. Like them for go fast sets. Currently retired.
Blue Seventy Energie wetsuit. AWESOME wetsuit! Will only retire this one when it falls apartThats all I have used other than goggles and a jammer.
I am curious about the arm cradle that I have read to keep the elbow bent. Anyone use that one?
Spudfin
Ok here is my weigh in on the toys I have used to date.
Pull Buoys. I just overcame a two year addiction to my buoy. Took me three painful months to get over it. I will never use one again as long as I swim.
Finis Freestyle paddles. The only toy I still use. Like them cuz it helps me extend and stretch better and the pull is a great workout. Only use them for 10-20% of any workout, usually only once a week.
Zoomers. Great for making the legs burn. Currently retired but may bring them back for limited appearances.
TYR fins. Like them for go fast sets. Currently retired.
Blue Seventy Energie wetsuit. AWESOME wetsuit! Will only retire this one when it falls apartThats all I have used other than goggles and a jammer.
I am curious about the arm cradle that I have read to keep the elbow bent. Anyone use that one?
Spudfin
