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.
Definitely faster with a pull buoy than without. As an ex-runner without much of a kick, it puts me in a better body position. I have the same experience swimming in a wetsuit in open water.
Definitely faster with a pull buoy than without. As an ex-runner without much of a kick, it puts me in a better body position. I have the same experience swimming in a wetsuit in open water.
