Today, for the first time ever, I decided to use paddles for my workout. It seemed simple enough. I've watched the age groupers and other masters swimmers. I grabbed a pair, put my fingers through the catches and started on my way. It seemed to be fairly easy to use them The first few laps seemed quite easy. Then about halfway through, the paddles started to float off of my hands. I kept stopping to secure them between sets, but it just kept happening. Everytime I would get into a rythym, they would loosen and start floating off. I was using these Strokemakers. I did notice that there was only tubing in place for the finger catch, not the wrist catch. Could this have been the problem?? Was it incorrect technique that was causing them to float away from my hands? Other than the floating problem, they worked really well. Suggestions?
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Paddles often come with a strap for the middle fingers and one around the wrist.
If the paddle is not too large and cumbersome, and when your stroke gets clean enough, you should be able to ditch the wrist strap.
Yes they will come off at first, but that's the whole point. You'll be forced into maintaining a cleaner entry.
Having ideal technique will ultimately ensure that they stay on even if it's just by the two middle fingers. (exactly what swimsister said)
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Paddles often come with a strap for the middle fingers and one around the wrist.
If the paddle is not too large and cumbersome, and when your stroke gets clean enough, you should be able to ditch the wrist strap.
Yes they will come off at first, but that's the whole point. You'll be forced into maintaining a cleaner entry.
Having ideal technique will ultimately ensure that they stay on even if it's just by the two middle fingers. (exactly what swimsister said)
