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?
In last month's Swimmer" magazine there was a great article about the different types of paddles out there.
A sample group of swimmers tested them and ranked them according to usability. If you're looking to buy a pair I recommend you read the article!
It's very informative! :agree:
In last month's Swimmer" magazine there was a great article about the different types of paddles out there.
A sample group of swimmers tested them and ranked them according to usability. If you're looking to buy a pair I recommend you read the article!
It's very informative! :agree:
I did read that article, but I'll be re-reading it tonight to decide which paddles to buy.
