In college our coach always said do not shave the insides or your arm or tops of your feet. Is this truly any better than shaving it all? I guess its to grab more water, but I dont think shaving is to reduce drag, its more for the feel. So which one does everyone think is more beneficial?
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bkbain,
If its been a while since college, I think its great to ask these kinds of questions. Time, research, and change have dissolved many of the old swimming myths.
I remember the one you are talking about. I think it's pretty clear that one was a myth.
We used to shave the palms of our hands to remove "old skin" for an increase in feel...hilarious.
But we believed in it, so it probably had some kind of stupid mental effect. Actually, I take it back. It was ridiculous and had no effect.
bkbain,
If its been a while since college, I think its great to ask these kinds of questions. Time, research, and change have dissolved many of the old swimming myths.
I remember the one you are talking about. I think it's pretty clear that one was a myth.
We used to shave the palms of our hands to remove "old skin" for an increase in feel...hilarious.
But we believed in it, so it probably had some kind of stupid mental effect. Actually, I take it back. It was ridiculous and had no effect.
