How much kicking should be done in open water? I have generally thought that excessive kicking is not very efficient (and more tiring being a large muscle group) in longer distances. When I was out last week, my kayaker said I wasn't kicking at all. I know I don't kick much, but I didn't realize it was so little and so noticeable. So, how much kicking should be done? How much benefit vs energy expenditure?
I'm not a big kicker, but I find kicking in the OW for me is a function of the conditions. Bigger waves call for bigger kicks. Helps to stabilize and get your breathing in without getting a mouthful (or at least minimizing it...)
For me, it's a much slower kick than in the pool, and is really timed to the rhythm of the waves. On flat water, kicking reverts back to more pool-like.
'tuna
I'm not a big kicker, but I find kicking in the OW for me is a function of the conditions. Bigger waves call for bigger kicks. Helps to stabilize and get your breathing in without getting a mouthful (or at least minimizing it...)
For me, it's a much slower kick than in the pool, and is really timed to the rhythm of the waves. On flat water, kicking reverts back to more pool-like.
'tuna
