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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Boy, when Pablo calls you a wuss, it must be bad. That's like Michael Jackson telling someone they have gone overboard on the plastic surgery.
Having just purchased yet another pair of spin class shoes I find this insult about spinners to be insulting. Viva la stationary bike!
Geek...I think John's dark little broom closet that he sits in and pouts for hours a day has an extra seat...why don't you give him a call and maybe he'll let you tell him all about the pain of dropping to #2 (actually have to say it might have gone as far as #3 or #4)
Boy, when Pablo calls you a wuss, it must be bad. That's like Michael Jackson telling someone they have gone overboard on the plastic surgery.
Having just purchased yet another pair of spin class shoes I find this insult about spinners to be insulting. Viva la stationary bike!
Geek...I think John's dark little broom closet that he sits in and pouts for hours a day has an extra seat...why don't you give him a call and maybe he'll let you tell him all about the pain of dropping to #2 (actually have to say it might have gone as far as #3 or #4)
