FAST Paddles Successful swimmers need power. Sprinters need even more.
Modern sprinters are geniuses at reducing as much drag as possible while putting as much force on the water in less time than those over whom they are victorious.
Our sprint paddle came to mind in watching great modern sprinters Cesar Cielo, Frederich Bousquet, and many others as they produce propulsion almost the instant their arms enter the water. Absent is the stretch and glide or catchup of one arm with the other found in most middle distance and distance swimmers. In fact, many modern sprinters keep the arm straight in the recovery and make it part of the summation that presses the propelling arm down and back. It is truly a core-based stroke. Swimmers feel their lats more than their arms as they lock the catch and drive themselves through the water.
Through trial and error we produced a paddle that encourages and trains this powerful sprint stroke. We bent the front of the paddle to make stretching forward and gliding almost impossible. We put three inches of closed cell foam at the wrist to raise the arm in an immediate forced Early Vertical Forearm position.
We made the paddle so oversized it requires the core to be engaged to propel the swimmer through the water. This saves shoulders since it’s literally impossible to swim flat.
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If you want to go long sets use your flat paddles. But if you want to develop power for the sprints, for relays, and to close races out this is the best tool in the world to help you do just that. Constructed from light aluminum, these paddles are bound to the wrist and middle finger. You are encouraged to warm up first, but it’s amazing how much more you feel your lats and core engaged than with normal flat paddles. Used properly and only for developing power and in combination with contra-lateral exercises, these paddles can actually help balance shoulders.
Are you a rising sprinter? Do you need more power in your stroke. Do you need to work on engaging the water quickly with a high vertical forearm? The new Friederang Advanced Sprint Paddles are for you.
Benefits Of FAST Paddles
Builds power quickly by preventing slide and glide strokes. It’s all power baby. Catch and go!- Forces your arm into a high elbow catch immediately on entering the water.
- Builds confidence – take them off and feel really fast!
- Build core strength. Use your back, abs, and legs to help your arms get through the water.
- See amazing results in as little as ten laps a day.
- Aluminum construction allows for customized front bend.
- Free DVD with creative uses of the FAST Paddle and land strengthening exercises (while supplies last).
- FREE LIFETIME Strap Replacement and tech support.
FAST Now Comes in 3 Sizes
Our Large FAST paddles give you the absolute top challenge and a true feeling of invincibility. When it’s time to develop more tempo, go to our medium-sized FAST Paddles. At Taper, maintain your rhythm and sprint stroke with the smaller FAST paddles.
For those who need to learn the rhythm of sprinting or just to improve your power for other events, use our smallest model first and work your way up. Ask you local swim supplier — they’re from Tropical Penguin and made in America.
