Can anyone recommend hand paddles not gloves that are great with all strokes. I am looking for a paddle that will help me build my strength and my technique.
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I disagree. Why bother using paddles if you use small ones? I certainly wouldn't advocate trying to use huge paddles and swimming fly, but for freestyle big paddles are great.
If the person using them has experience using paddles, has decent body strength to being with and decent form, bigger paddles are fine.
If the person is new to using paddles, new to swimming, then it is a good idea to start off with smaller paddles to let the body adapt to using them.
I would never recommend using bigger paddles if someone has never used them before, that is way too stressful on the joints.
I disagree. Why bother using paddles if you use small ones? I certainly wouldn't advocate trying to use huge paddles and swimming fly, but for freestyle big paddles are great.
If the person using them has experience using paddles, has decent body strength to being with and decent form, bigger paddles are fine.
If the person is new to using paddles, new to swimming, then it is a good idea to start off with smaller paddles to let the body adapt to using them.
I would never recommend using bigger paddles if someone has never used them before, that is way too stressful on the joints.
