I rarely use fins at all, but today I did a fly only set with zoomers because I am struggling with learning proper fly. It really gave me a good feel for the timing, rythm and proper body position. Does anyone else fly with zoomers? If so what percentage?
I was thinking of doing at least one set a week with the zoomers.
Does anyone who has completely mastered fly continue to use fins?
Hmm ... Bill ... I definitely don't slow down with fins. Probably takes some practice. Usually, they help newbies.
I didn't explain this very well. It's the rhythm that slows down; I'm sure I am significantly faster with fins than without. I think, for me, fins result in an over-emphasis on the kick/lower body portion of what I'm still learning is a whole body stroke.
Again, I feel the same way about swimming free with fins. Although I am going quite a bit faster, it messes with my breathing and stroke patterns, at least for the first few repeats, and although it's admittedly a whole bunch of fun going at a race pace faster than my naked pace, I'm not convinced it has a lasting benefit.
But other than the knee twinges, which I am not certain had anything to do with the fins, they certainly haven't caused any harm.
I use the Hydro fins. I like them better than the red zoomers I tried first; they are softer and more comfortable.
Hmm ... Bill ... I definitely don't slow down with fins. Probably takes some practice. Usually, they help newbies.
I didn't explain this very well. It's the rhythm that slows down; I'm sure I am significantly faster with fins than without. I think, for me, fins result in an over-emphasis on the kick/lower body portion of what I'm still learning is a whole body stroke.
Again, I feel the same way about swimming free with fins. Although I am going quite a bit faster, it messes with my breathing and stroke patterns, at least for the first few repeats, and although it's admittedly a whole bunch of fun going at a race pace faster than my naked pace, I'm not convinced it has a lasting benefit.
But other than the knee twinges, which I am not certain had anything to do with the fins, they certainly haven't caused any harm.
I use the Hydro fins. I like them better than the red zoomers I tried first; they are softer and more comfortable.
