I'm curious as to which is more common -- being slower with a pull buoy or being faster, and why some people are one way rather than the other? Personally, I am far slower with a pull buoy. I attribute this to my natural buoyancy (ahem) as well as having a fairly strong kick when I want to, although I often feel as though I am not kicking very hard, so I'm not sure how much of a factor that is.
Anyway, being slow with a pull buoy becomes very frustrating in practice -- it's hard to keep up with lanemates who I am normally faster than or equal to. Not sure if there is anything to be done about that.
I'm quite slow with a buoy. I have no trouble keeping my legs on the surface of the water, and have a strong kick. Pulling just takes away half of my propulsion, and puts extra strain on my shoulders.
-Rick
I'm quite slow with a buoy. I have no trouble keeping my legs on the surface of the water, and have a strong kick. Pulling just takes away half of my propulsion, and puts extra strain on my shoulders.
-Rick
