Why do people kick like this?

[Patoux01]

Does anyone know what, how and why people would kick like this? at 7:40



I see it regularly, but I seriously can't understand what they're trying to do.

 

[wheeledgoat]

that looks like a [somewhat sloppy] frog kick. it's great for precise maneuvering without silting up the bottom.

 

[Lorenzoid]

that looks like a [somewhat sloppy] frog kick.

That's an understatement. It looks like a spastic frog kick--like someone who lost all control over their muscles attempting a frog kick.

 

[Patoux01]

that looks like a [somewhat sloppy] frog kick. it's great for precise maneuvering without silting up the bottom.

Well not like that, if you do it like that you're effectively orienting the water to the bottom, ie silting up the place.

I thought it was a frog kick too, but how can you mess up so badly that your ankles turn inwards instead of outwards?

 

[iamrushman]

thanks for sharing such interesting video....

 

[Pavao]

Well not like that, if you do it like that you're effectively orienting the water to the bottom, ie silting up the place.

Like nearly all Sidemount videos I see. It kills me, guys with great buoyancy, perfect trim, so in control... but the damn fins always pointed downwards, makes the whole thing look so ugly!

 

[Bowers]

i may be wrong but it seems less efficient than common options and as mentioned already, it throws water the wrong direction compared to frog kick... they would have to be facing the bottoms of the fins together rather than top to be considered frog kicks.

 

[ibj40]

Having had a bout of Sciatica about a decade ago, which rendered by left leg with a slightly diminished capacity, compared to my healthy, unaffected right one; my first observation was to wonder if that is what I look like when I frog kick?

 

[TMHeimer]

Yes, some attempt at a frog kick. I have noticed that students who can't do a "regular" paddle kick correctly also tend to have other problems with OW course. My guess is not enough time spent swimming or in the water in general prior to attempting scuba. Then again, there may well be a medical problem.

 

[GJC]

That looks like a sidestroke kick. The modified sidestroke kick is very powerful. It's used by lifeguards when carrying another swimmer.

I use a kick like that sometimes when I have to swim a long distance (usually on the surface). It allows me to switch muscle use in my legs when they get tired and continue swimming at a good speed.