I'm looking for a hard styrofoam single-piece pull buoy and I can't find one. Here are problems I see with current offerings:
Tyr pull float. This isn't buoyant enough, plus I think it will absorb water a little bit and will stay soggy in my locker.
Lincoln Leg Floats. Perfect buoyancy, dries off easily and doesn't remain soggy, but it's too slippery and nearly impossible to keep between your thighs.
Two-piece soft styrofoam. This type will stay soggy.
Something just like the Lincoln Leg Float, but made from hard styrofoam would be perfect. I know they used to make these, but I can't find them. I think if you're not careful with them, the styrofoam pellets could slough off and start clogging pool filters. Maybe that's why they're no longer made.
Any suggestions?
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The purpose of the pull buoy is to isolate your arms. The purpose of paddles is to put more of a load on your muscles. To get stronger, pull with a buoy and use paddles. Don't use fins during a pull set.
Don't choose paddles which are too large such that your stroke cadence is thrown off. If in doubt about which size to choose, go with the smaller ones. The yellow Catalysts are good for me, and I'd consider myself a strong swimmer. I can't remember which size yellow is though.
I feel that some paddles, such as the Tyr Catalysts, encourage good stroke technique. I find it easy to attain a high elbow catch when using those paddles. Strokemaker is another good brand.
If you swim uphill without a pull buoy, perhaps your head position is incorrect. Try looking straight down at the bottom of the pool. This should bring your hips and legs up. If your head is pointed up and you're facing the end of the pool, your hips will be forced down and if you have a weak kick your legs will sink.
Happy laps.
The purpose of the pull buoy is to isolate your arms. The purpose of paddles is to put more of a load on your muscles. To get stronger, pull with a buoy and use paddles. Don't use fins during a pull set.
Don't choose paddles which are too large such that your stroke cadence is thrown off. If in doubt about which size to choose, go with the smaller ones. The yellow Catalysts are good for me, and I'd consider myself a strong swimmer. I can't remember which size yellow is though.
I feel that some paddles, such as the Tyr Catalysts, encourage good stroke technique. I find it easy to attain a high elbow catch when using those paddles. Strokemaker is another good brand.
If you swim uphill without a pull buoy, perhaps your head position is incorrect. Try looking straight down at the bottom of the pool. This should bring your hips and legs up. If your head is pointed up and you're facing the end of the pool, your hips will be forced down and if you have a weak kick your legs will sink.
Happy laps.
