I dive a mix of kicks, mainly exhausting various muscles or giving certain joints a rest, depending on the environment and day and how my body feels. Can't say I've found my SAC changes much (any discernable amount) between dives where I exclusively flutter or frog. Pace, fitness, streamlining, trim etc is significant but I'm specifically curious for evidence regarding kick style, keeping the other factors similar.
I've seen the military fin efficiency tests where they measure the oxygen metabolism and speed/distances.
Anything been done testing for various kicks? I know whenever someone tries an unfamiliar kick their SAC is off until they relax into the new stroke cycle.
Regards,
Cameron
I've seen the military fin efficiency tests where they measure the oxygen metabolism and speed/distances.
Anything been done testing for various kicks? I know whenever someone tries an unfamiliar kick their SAC is off until they relax into the new stroke cycle.
Regards,
Cameron