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 started originally with my speed being faster with a pull bouy (significantly).
Now as I've been focusing on my kick speed, I'm actually closing that gap rather rapidly.
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I need, "Help, My Pull Buoy Speed is Horrible!" :-)
I started originally with my speed being faster with a pull bouy (significantly).
Now as I've been focusing on my kick speed, I'm actually closing that gap rather rapidly.
See -> (Help my Flutter Kick is Horrible!)
Help My Flutter Kick is Horrible! - U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums
I need, "Help, My Pull Buoy Speed is Horrible!" :-)
