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I use a pull buoy all the time when I swim in the pool. I am clearly able to go faster, farther and at a lower heart rate with one than without. My tri friends say don't worry about it. It approximates my body position in a wetsuit as well. My pool swimming friends tell me to get rid of it and learn balance. If I could see some value in not using it for my open water swimming I would make myself stop using one. If there is no real value in not using one I will probably continue. All feedback appreciated.
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Spudfin
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Thanks for the replies.
Looks like I better figure out balance as I am not a triathlete, just a new swimmer. Any suggestions on how to wean myself off the flotation device? I have been told by observers that it looks like all I do is drag my legs along in the lake with a wetsuit on. Not much of a kick.
Thanks
Spudfin
Some people have a 2 beat kick, some a 4 beat, some a 6 beat kick. Because I am a distance freestyle, mine is a 2 beat but mainly for body balance. You want to know how to wean yourself off the pull buoy? Don't use it, thus, you'll have to kick to some degree. Plus I always liked kicking without a board because it was slightly more difficult. The only way to kick better is to practice kicking!!! And ankle flexibility sure helps!!
Thanks for the replies.
Looks like I better figure out balance as I am not a triathlete, just a new swimmer. Any suggestions on how to wean myself off the flotation device? I have been told by observers that it looks like all I do is drag my legs along in the lake with a wetsuit on. Not much of a kick.
Thanks
Spudfin
Some people have a 2 beat kick, some a 4 beat, some a 6 beat kick. Because I am a distance freestyle, mine is a 2 beat but mainly for body balance. You want to know how to wean yourself off the pull buoy? Don't use it, thus, you'll have to kick to some degree. Plus I always liked kicking without a board because it was slightly more difficult. The only way to kick better is to practice kicking!!! And ankle flexibility sure helps!!
