In the “Readers Ask” section on page 11 of the latest issue of USMS Swimmer (as shown on the home page of this site), there is a question about the use of paddles.
The reply (from Randy Nutt of the Boca and Gold Coast Masters) says something to the effect that “……..Paddles increase distance per stroke and enable the swimmer to achieve some very fast speeds in a work out”.
As I’ve said repeatedly, the main problem in swimming is how to get more propulsion –not reduce drag- and paddles and flippers provide the most drastic improvement in speed.
So here’s the $64,000 question: If FINA allows the use of so called tech suits which increase speed by purportedly reducing drag, why aren’t paddles and flippers (which increase speed through enhanced propulsion) also allowed? :confused:
Dolphin 2
Hey Chris
In the past, briefs were worn just so the swimmers weren't arrested for "Indecent Exposure" and provide comfort in the water -not as a speed enhancer.
In the past, FINA's reasoning was to minimize the effect of the suit and briefs were in fact quite minimal. Now, it's the exact opposite -and about anything goes.
Dolphin 2
Everything you've ever said about tech suits applies to swim caps: they are not necessary for modesty, they are an "addition," they increase performance by decreasing drag, they are buoyant b/c they trap air, and some morally questionable swimmers actually wear two of them.
So where is the outrage?
Honestly, this is tiring, I don't think you've said anything new for months (or, indeed, ever posted on any other subject in this forum). As far as I can tell, you have absolutely no stake in this. Why in the world do you persist?
Hey Chris
In the past, briefs were worn just so the swimmers weren't arrested for "Indecent Exposure" and provide comfort in the water -not as a speed enhancer.
In the past, FINA's reasoning was to minimize the effect of the suit and briefs were in fact quite minimal. Now, it's the exact opposite -and about anything goes.
Dolphin 2
Everything you've ever said about tech suits applies to swim caps: they are not necessary for modesty, they are an "addition," they increase performance by decreasing drag, they are buoyant b/c they trap air, and some morally questionable swimmers actually wear two of them.
So where is the outrage?
Honestly, this is tiring, I don't think you've said anything new for months (or, indeed, ever posted on any other subject in this forum). As far as I can tell, you have absolutely no stake in this. Why in the world do you persist?
