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Swim - fingers open?
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 2008-08-15 12:00 PM |
Master  2287    Calgary, Alberta |  Subject: Swim - fingers open?From some of the under water footage it looks like a lot of the swimmer start their catch with open fingers? Can't tell if their pull is done with slightly open fingers or if they close them for each stroke? Anyone else notice this? Can anyone confirm/explain? |
| 2008-08-15 12:25 PM in reply to: #1606275 |
Giver 18427  | Subject: RE: Swim - fingers open? It increases the surface area of your paddles. |
| 2008-08-15 12:26 PM in reply to: #1606275 |
Pro 4612 MA | Subject: RE: Swim - fingers open? somewhat opened. Not wide opened. Unless you have webs. |
| 2008-08-15 1:07 PM in reply to: #1606275 |
Master 2287 Calgary, Alberta | Subject: RE: Swim - fingers open? Hmm - and I would have thought letting the water slip through your fingers would lessen your pull. |
| 2008-08-15 1:12 PM in reply to: #1606558 |
Champion 5117 Brandon, MS | Subject: RE: Swim - fingers open? CalgaryRunner - 2008-08-15 1:07 PM Hmm - and I would have thought letting the water slip through your fingers would lessen your pull. Nope. With the fingers together you lose surface area as Jim pointed out. Also, It's harder to keep your hand "square" with water if the fingers aren't open a little. |
| 2008-08-15 1:15 PM in reply to: #1606275 |
| Modesto, California | Subject: RE: Swim - fingers open? The slight turbulance between the fingers allows you to hold the water during the catch, the open thumb allow you to keep a relaxed arm. |
| 2008-08-15 5:21 PM in reply to: #1606582 |
Expert 660 Central New York | Subject: RE: Swim - fingers open? nevergivin - 2008-08-15 2:15 PM The slight turbulance between the fingers allows you to hold the water during the catch bezactly. the water isn't "slipping" through. |
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