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2007-07-09 3:14 PM

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Subject: Paddles for Swimming
What kind do you use???  I currently use the TYR Catalyst paddles but someone mentioned this morning that they look too big for me.  ???

2007-07-09 3:21 PM
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Subject: RE: Paddles for Swimming
what size/color?
2007-07-09 3:23 PM
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Subject: RE: Paddles for Swimming
I use Speedo Contoured Paddles ($14.95 at Sport's Authority). I think mine are medium. They only go about 1 inch past my finger-tips. I've always heard that using bigger paddles can cause shoulder injuries.

I couldn't find a picture of them on Sport's Authority; but here they are at Swim Outlet: http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/2129.htm
2007-07-09 3:25 PM
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Subject: RE: Paddles for Swimming

amiine - 2007-07-09 4:21 PM what size/color?

They are the red/size medium - much bigger than what most people in my Masters group are using, but the description said they were for triathletes.  I've been using them for over a year now but have only thought twice about it since joining the Masters group and everyone is WAY faster than I am when we use the paddles.  I'm wondering if they are too big/slowing me down?

2007-07-09 3:32 PM
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Subject: RE: Paddles for Swimming
yup, based on your swim times they are too big. you probably need green
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