The Turn

RE: The Turn

Former Member — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:44:46 GMT

Hi Lindsay!! That video is good and fast... This is the one I was watching when I wrote the article... www.youtube.com/watch plus, this one is a "must" see www.youtube.com/watch Incredible how the "Inspirational" post has gone up and up... eh? I was surprised, so I linked it directly on my signature, just for good measure. PS Thanks again on your video comparisons of butterfly, it's really helped my times... butterfly has not been my strength... Getting my head and torso deeper at the top of the stroke while keeping my hips and kick "elevated" through-out, this seems to be the key... This, combined with the breastroke should really help my IM... Also, writing a new "exclusive" motivational article for mymsc is on my "to do" list...

RE: The Turn

Former Member — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 15:37:12 GMT

Better underwater footage of his style: www.youtube.com/watch

RE: The Turn

Former Member — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 11:39:42 GMT

Hey Jim, What do you think of this article? Watch the video first... MEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE IS AWESOME!! side view www.youtube.com/watch front view www.youtube.com/watch Stefan Nystrand That is incredible, I've never seen anything quite like this before!! What a perfect example of a totally unique stroke, a bizarre phenomena that might not ever become mainstream swimming philosophy. I mean, it would be near to impossible to try and mimic this stroke pattern, not to mention, how could someone actually describe this appropriately in words...???!! Attempting the impossible, just for the sheer need of understanding, how could I let this opportunity "swim" away? His mix of technical variables are somewhat shocking, and trying to describe his kick pattern combined with his torso and pulling action is a slightly daunting task. I mean, this appears to be a hybrid swimming stroke, combining elements of butterfly and freestyle, with very little semblance of previously accepted principals. This may be the new "stroke" or just something that works solely for this man. Personally, I'm not willing to risk everything by endorsing this stroke, but I will not disappoint by trying my best to explain it. His windmill action above water has been seen before, not a complete shock, but it is when we look under-water that I'm completely flabbergasted... All the concepts I've known about sprint freestyle are almost completely contrary with Stefan Nystrand. Where should I start? 1. He bounces through his stroke, a tighter version of the body dolphin action, during freestyle??!! 2. He swims "uphill", totally bizzare, but this is what I'm seeing. You can even pause his stroke in the 25 meter under water angle, and the result is uncanny. It appears that he rotates from side to side, so fast, that the resistance from his body position is mitigated. 3. His "catch" stays near the surface, and he begins pulling immediately, he doesn't wait for his forearm to be perpendicular to the bottom of the pool. ***GASP*** Instead, he almost drops his elbow, and pulls at 45 degrees, in exchange for faster tempo, and the body dolphin. 4. His kick, ummmmm, his kick... What is that? A four-beat freestyle/dolphin blend????!!!????!!!! Okay folks, not sure what else to say, except.... WOW!

RE: The Turn

Former Member — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 11:24:47 GMT

Hey JIM!!! Ummm, I just meant the avatar picture... but check this www.poetryofmotion.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Do you think the magazine would like this? The Swim Streamlining in a cool fluid flow, With only air and water to soothe the senses, Becoming entirely present through this rhythmic motion, As past tension transmutes into current reflections, Nothing now but sweet submission to this aqueous moment. Cheers, Jonathan

RE: The Turn

jim thornton — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:38:17 GMT

Hi, Jonathan--when I went to view picture, it took me to your web site but I couldn't find a picture. It would be nice if this forum made it possible to include pix right in the post. Verbal descriptions of body motions in three dimensions are incredibly hard for me to picture.