Swimming board

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All swimmers of all ability use them whether it is to develop the kicking action of younger swimmers or to refine the kick of elite swimmers. They are also used to strengthen a swimmers legs. [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sportacademy/hi/sa/swimming/equipment/newsid_3727000/3727438.stm BBC Sport Academy | Swimming | Equipment | Swimming equipment guide ] ]

What are they made from?

Kickboards are usually made from EVA foam but some are also made HDPE so they last much longer. The EVA foam boards can break quite easily and become very worn after long periods of time.

Variations

There are some variations of kickboards from the traditional EVA foam board with 2 hand grips. Some of which can be used as a kickboard and a pull buoy. These are often oddly shaped so they can be used for both of the training aspects. [ [http://www.swimshop.co.uk/src/adswimmingaccessories/recno/7/product-Hydro-Techboard-HYDROTECHBOARD.htm Hydro Techboard ] ]

Opinions

Some people claim that the use of kickboards does not benefit the swimmer in any way due to the swimmers hips been unable to move freely. This therefore does not replicate the true movement of your body when swimming and will not benefit the swimmer in any way. [ [http://www.adksportsfitness.com/october2003/articles/swimming.html Swimming: Pool Tools: Less Is More ] ]

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