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
Hi!
I'm the EVF guy. The techpaddle is an Early Vertical Training device that is a very technical tool and must be used differently than hand-paddles First; They should only be used for a 50 yard swim after your warm-up, again after your main set and before you leave. The speed in which you use the techpaddle is another difference and must be done in ultra-slow speeds that allow swimmers to analyze and develop muscle memory (swimming with them using a snorkel is an awesome idea). It's important to note that positive propulsive change cannot occur unless 3 weeks of effective propulsive changes are made. That means, if you don't concentrate on improving your EVF and do it correctly, it's difficult to see significant and positive changes. I sign out with a website that can give you more information. Thanks for the question. Coach T.
Hi!
I'm the EVF guy. The techpaddle is an Early Vertical Training device that is a very technical tool and must be used differently than hand-paddles First; They should only be used for a 50 yard swim after your warm-up, again after your main set and before you leave. The speed in which you use the techpaddle is another difference and must be done in ultra-slow speeds that allow swimmers to analyze and develop muscle memory (swimming with them using a snorkel is an awesome idea). It's important to note that positive propulsive change cannot occur unless 3 weeks of effective propulsive changes are made. That means, if you don't concentrate on improving your EVF and do it correctly, it's difficult to see significant and positive changes. I sign out with a website that can give you more information. Thanks for the question. Coach T.
