swimming snorkels
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matt414 posted 2 years ago.
I started with a snorkel. While I am really comfortable in the water. My freestyle pretty much sucked when I started. When I first started swimming laps about 4 months ago, I couldn't swim 50 yards without feeling like I was gonna die. Now, I really have no idea how far I could swim. I get bored before I get tired. I swam with a snorkel for about 2 months. I tried to work on my technique more then anyhting with it. Also, you will build up your endurance in your shoulders and get used to being in the water. I say go for it.
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vanjames posted 2 years ago.
IMHO no. You need to learn the right way to do it first, then incorporate the toys/tools. Focus more on form initally until you can comfortably swim (with proper breathing) then gradually build up the time/lengths you can do so with correct form. Are you trying to breath to one side or bilaterally? Do you have a masters swim group or access to swim lessons in your area?
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deepbluex posted 2 years ago.
I vote no. I started out as a terrible swimmer. I did everything wrong and I had no swimming endurance to speak of. I read up and watched and listened to sources on proper technique and practiced it. I think the snorkel is an unecessary crutch. I actually did consider getting one too but I think they look dorky so I didn't use one. Technique, form, endurance will improve with practice - save the dough and have one less piece of gear to strap on your head... goggles, cap, ear plugs... that's plenty.
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Tikal Dog posted 2 years ago.
NNOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
buy yourself Total Immesion´s book and dvd. or get yourself a swim coach BUT don´t keep practicing what you are doing wrong!!
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ggalvao posted 2 years ago.
Well,
you've got to train the way you race... and you won't race with a snorkel... Train the RIGHT way!
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Tikal Dog posted 2 years ago.
ggalvao;57093 wrote:
Well,you've got to train the way you race... and you won't race with a snorkel... Train the RIGHT way!
You reminded me of the Cliffbar ad!!! LOL :D
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ggalvao posted 2 years ago.
Tikal Dog;57094 wrote:
You reminded me of the Cliffbar ad!!! LOL :D
LOL! Yeah!!! That's a hell of a good ad!
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Tikal Dog posted 2 years ago.
ggalvao;57093 wrote:
Well,you've got to train the way you race... and you won't race with a snorkel... Train the RIGHT way!
You reminded me of the Cliffbar ad!!! LOL :D
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Jstyle posted 1 year ago.
Nah you can't race with one then don't train with one. That's the equivelant of training with a motorcycle instead of a bike.
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brittda posted 1 year ago.
the ONE time I can see using it is if you are using a bungee and training while traveling or on vacation and only have a small pool as an option as it works better. For normal training, no.
Does anyone have an opinion on using swimming snorkels for training? My breathing is horrible. I am trying to go as far as I can without taking a breath because it screws up my mechanics and causes quick fatique. I need to increase my endurance (which sucks) while I am still trying to correct my breathing. I am also very uncomfortable in the water to begin with, so I need a confidence booster. Do you think a snorkel would be advantageous?
Thanks
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