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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Dogggonnnit, it looks like I ignited another inferno again.
I don't know why people get so bent out of shape about others who are simply offering their opinion on such a basic issue. :confused:
However I must admit that the Suit technology VS no Suit technology debate is getting to be like Democrat VS Republican, Liberal VS Conservative, Gun control VS no Gun control, or Cathloic VS Protestant. :blah:
I guess I should look at the bright side: At least I haven't been hit with a barrage of rockets from the other side ---yet. :bolt:
Dolphin 2
Dogggonnnit, it looks like I ignited another inferno again.
I don't know why people get so bent out of shape about others who are simply offering their opinion on such a basic issue. :confused:
However I must admit that the Suit technology VS no Suit technology debate is getting to be like Democrat VS Republican, Liberal VS Conservative, Gun control VS no Gun control, or Cathloic VS Protestant. :blah:
I guess I should look at the bright side: At least I haven't been hit with a barrage of rockets from the other side ---yet. :bolt:
Dolphin 2
