I'm trying to perfect my tumble turns ... trouble is that although they're coming on well, on about one turn in 5 I get my breathing wrong and get water up my nose. Yow! It hurts so much that I'm then disinclined to do any more tumble turns that session, so I don't really improve.
I'm thinking that nose clips might be the answer but this puts me into really foreign territory. Do they work? Do they really stop water going up your nose? Are they all the same? Or are some brands better than others? How much?
Oooh, questions questions questions ...
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Got one for Dr. Nic in her swim training for the channel.. I think it lasted about 5 mins...
I believe there is also one with a elastic chain attached to it so you don't loose it... Worth a look maybe..?
As long I position it properly, by having the exposed wire going over the top, and the bottom of the rubber grips facing out the way, it stops everything (even air) getting into my nose. I've only ever used that particular kind, and find it great.
From memory it cost about £3.
and now Nic knows how 'expensive' her major big league present was...
(Oops..!)
[Twinkle..]
this is what i was told before anyway :O)
Elite Ironman, Ultra Trail Runner
My latest bad habit is shooting off at 45 degrees when I push off out of the turn.
Tee hee,scares anyone who dares to share a lane with me out of it!
Probably my best ever pressie, tho..!
The ones you get for whitewater kayaking probably are a bit sturdier than the Speedo ones: two rubber circles with a strong bend spring. Usually with a piece of rope to have around your neck so you can take it off without losing it.Available in any kayak shop i would think.
like Nessie I use a simple one since my sinuses get very irritated without one. I've put some elastic from clip to my goggles and that works well so as not to lose it. Takes a short while to get used to having one on but worth it.
Mine's a little pink one!
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