Kickboard recommendation

Even better for your body and your swimming - DON'T USE A KICKBOARD. No matter how you use a kickboard, it puts your body in a position that does not equate to the position your body is in when you swim. When I do kicking sets, I generally use my snorkel (for free and ***) as I can better approximate my swimming body position. Also, kicking freestyle with a snorkel and your arms at your side is a great way to practice the kinetic chain connection from your feet through your hips and core. I like to do a drill where I'm basically doing a two beat kick, with every kick, I rotate to the other side. It is awesome to do with a snorkel. I really only see one reason to use a kickboard - when you're entering a kicking race. If you use a firm but floaty kickboard like "The Beast" (www.funkytrunks.com/.../1993370-the-beast.html), you'll ride higher in the water and go faster. It won't simulate your kick for swimming, but you'll go faster for events like www.memoswimteam.com/400-kick-for-time.html.

Even better for your body and your swimming - DON'T USE A KICKBOARD. No matter how you use a kickboard, it puts your body in a position that does not equate to the position your body is in when you swim. When I do kicking sets, I generally use my snorkel (for free and ***) as I can better approximate my swimming body position. Also, kicking freestyle with a snorkel and your arms at your side is a great way to practice the kinetic chain connection from your feet through your hips and core. I like to do a drill where I'm basically doing a two beat kick, with every kick, I rotate to the other side. It is awesome to do with a snorkel. I really only see one reason to use a kickboard - when you're entering a kicking race. If you use a firm but floaty kickboard like "The Beast" (www.funkytrunks.com/.../1993370-the-beast.html), you'll ride higher in the water and go faster. It won't simulate your kick for swimming, but you'll go faster for events like www.memoswimteam.com/400-kick-for-time.html.