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:
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Hey Chris
FINA is losing its credibility ...
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Which is more than you have ever had on the issues of competitive swimming. At least twice you have been asked and at least twice you have ignored the question of "why do you care?"
These suits don't have anything to do with rec/fitness/P.E. swimming, which is about all you claim to do. So, if you don't compete or plan too, then why do you keep making silly statements about the suits or even care about them?
Goggles are more of an aid to fast swimming than the tech suits. Goggles have been said to have totally changed the sport. They were more radical than the tech suits, yet we don't have an urge to ban them.
Hey Chris
FINA is losing its credibility ...
Dolphin 2
Which is more than you have ever had on the issues of competitive swimming. At least twice you have been asked and at least twice you have ignored the question of "why do you care?"
These suits don't have anything to do with rec/fitness/P.E. swimming, which is about all you claim to do. So, if you don't compete or plan too, then why do you keep making silly statements about the suits or even care about them?
Goggles are more of an aid to fast swimming than the tech suits. Goggles have been said to have totally changed the sport. They were more radical than the tech suits, yet we don't have an urge to ban them.
