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?
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More seriously, I think fins, paddles, etc can be very useful training tools. But they can also become a crutch and that should obviously be avoided.
Almost all of the finners I know use them as a crutch. Maybe 5 to 10% of swimmers I know who use them regularly do not use fins as a crutch. That 5-10% will actually swim or kick challenging sets without them from time to time. Hence the "cheating" or crutch mentality. Take the fins off, they flounder. I feel for them actually b/c most are just covering up their weaknesses w/ the fins or other equipment. :2cents:
Interestingly, now that I think about it the top flyers I know never use fins.
If you're injured however, it's a different story. Do what you need to do.
More seriously, I think fins, paddles, etc can be very useful training tools. But they can also become a crutch and that should obviously be avoided.
Almost all of the finners I know use them as a crutch. Maybe 5 to 10% of swimmers I know who use them regularly do not use fins as a crutch. That 5-10% will actually swim or kick challenging sets without them from time to time. Hence the "cheating" or crutch mentality. Take the fins off, they flounder. I feel for them actually b/c most are just covering up their weaknesses w/ the fins or other equipment. :2cents:
Interestingly, now that I think about it the top flyers I know never use fins.
If you're injured however, it's a different story. Do what you need to do.
