Can anyone recommend an adult (long - 20") kickboard that is NOT rigid? Our gym had these great semi-pliable long kickboards that I've yet to find online. The last one I ordered was too short and hurts my back.
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.
That's actually not true. I tried to describe above. Arms straight out, same place as the "catch up" drill. Palms flat on the kickboard, not gripping it. Have to use a snorkel. Face down. Press down on kickboard, and your core and lats are engaged, and it helps to lift your butt. Body position is where it is swimming. You can also use a non buoyant device in front of you, like a kick stick just made of PVC. I've never tried it, but one of the Masters coaches does it with the age groupers.
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.
That's actually not true. I tried to describe above. Arms straight out, same place as the "catch up" drill. Palms flat on the kickboard, not gripping it. Have to use a snorkel. Face down. Press down on kickboard, and your core and lats are engaged, and it helps to lift your butt. Body position is where it is swimming. You can also use a non buoyant device in front of you, like a kick stick just made of PVC. I've never tried it, but one of the Masters coaches does it with the age groupers.
