We were goofing around after practice the other day and decided to see who could swim the farthest underwater. We both went well over 50 meters (the underwater turn was a killer). I opted for dolphin kicking a ways and then switched to the underwater breastroke. I’m not sure which technique is better for distance as opposed to speed. Anyone out there ever make a full 100m underwater? Oh yeah, this can be dangerous because a lot of people pass out. So if you make an attempt, be sure someone is on deck watching you. Perhaps some of you dorks could even put on your competitions suits and monofins and see if it improves your performance. You guys kill me with all your equipment.
I wasn't sure why a regular flip turn couldn't happen underwater. What's the difference if your feet can't come out of the water?
Try it and you'll see! Trying to do a flip turn while completely submerged is very slow. If you do the tumble turns like Paul suggested you'll see what we mean.
I think most people would say swimming underwater means exactly that. If you come to the surface for the turns--even if you don't breathe--it's cheating.
I wasn't sure why a regular flip turn couldn't happen underwater. What's the difference if your feet can't come out of the water?
Try it and you'll see! Trying to do a flip turn while completely submerged is very slow. If you do the tumble turns like Paul suggested you'll see what we mean.
I think most people would say swimming underwater means exactly that. If you come to the surface for the turns--even if you don't breathe--it's cheating.
