Nose clip?

RE: Nose clip?

Former Member — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:40:33 GMT

I'm not looking forward to the questions from the other lap swimmers regarding my using it. They question everything I do..."Where do you get your menu? (a cute term a nice Japanese gal uses instead of workout), "Why do you use fins?" "Why did you just flip and then stop?" @@, etc. And my all time favorite: "Why do you have to swim so fast?" These people are all wonderfully nice and very friendly to visit with in the mornings, but the nose clip will make them pause. That is funny. Expect this question then, "Why do you want to stop breathing?" :confused:

RE: Nose clip?

Former Member — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:30:32 GMT

I use it sometimes for backstroke or underwater dolphin kick, Yep. These are cheap enough that I'm going to try one out and see if it helps. Leaving now for the swim shop... I'm not looking forward to the questions from the other lap swimmers regarding my using it. They question everything I do..."Where do you get your menu? (a cute term a nice Japanese gal uses instead of workout), "Why do you use fins?" "Why did you just flip and then stop?" @@, etc. And my all time favorite: "Why do you have to swim so fast?" These people are all wonderfully nice and very friendly to visit with in the mornings, but the nose clip will make them pause.

RE: Nose clip?

Former Member — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:41:05 GMT

same here, latex-coated wire nose plug. I use it sometimes for backstroke or underwater dolphin kick, because without it I have to exhale continuously through my nose while submerged on my back, which limits how far I can kick on starts and turns. Some people don't have to exhale though.

RE: Nose clip?

knelson — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:21:55 GMT

Some people don't have to exhale though. Those are the people who don't mind getting water up their nose! :)

RE: Nose clip?

Former Member — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:29:52 GMT

The reason water goes up your nose when you turn is because you are probably turning too slowly. The differences in pressure is why the water goes up your nose. I injured my elbow yesterday so when I did do freestyle (slowly) this morning I concentrated on my breathing, thinking about your comment. It seems I'm not exhaling as forcefully as I should be. When I concentrated on that, very little or no water was sniffed. When I'm back up to speed I'll have a better idea. Thanks to everyone for your suggestions. I'll check them all out.

RE: Nose clip?

Former Member — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:10:41 GMT

I like the Laxto coated wire ones. They do not fall off.

RE: Nose clip?

Former Member — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:27:52 GMT

I like the Laxto coated wire ones. They do not fall off. That's what she said.

RE: Nose clip?

Former Member — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:43:34 GMT

I haven't used the Speedo competition nose clip, but I have used their silacone nose clips. It took a little getting used to (I exhale through my nose much more than I realized), but I do like them. www.swimoutlet.com/.../3950-2T.jpg

RE: Nose clip?

Former Member — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:33:39 GMT

I use the cheap one from Keifer. The reason water goes up your nose when you turn is because you are probably turning too slowly. The differences in pressure is why the water goes up your nose.