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API swim tests
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That's why they were tubby. Hey linguist, I swim like a fish, but like you I have a lot of muscle and I float like a rock. How did they get you through that? I used to be a lifeguard and I would just flicker my hands to give me a little propulsion to get me through the floating sections.
Hey Ghost, that's one way...I do that too. Another way to help yourself is to put your head back a bit and the helmet will help you out. They do look for that a bit in API, so you have to use it sparingly...or just ignore them. But later on at the regular swim quals, it everyman for himself, and you basically lie, cheat and steal to make it through...well, not really, but it's a lot more lax than at P'cola.
Edited by - gatordev on 09/12/2002 12:06:21
Edited by - gatordev on 09/12/2002 12:06:21
I'm not the greatest swimmer in the world by far, but I'd really like to know how anyone can condition themself to swim a mile in full flight gear. Please tell me how to work up to that because I barely have the endurance for a couple of lengths at the pool. I'm really working at it though....any advice on preparation for flight training it extremely welcome.
I'm worried about that, too. Any suggestions?
I went to the pool last Sat. and swam some (it's been a while), and just based on getting more fit, I swim a lot better than I used to. But a mile in swim trunks sounds like no fun, not to mention in a flight suit.
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I went to the pool last Sat. and swam some (it's been a while), and just based on getting more fit, I swim a lot better than I used to. But a mile in swim trunks sounds like no fun, not to mention in a flight suit.
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hey guys, just curious what stroke you're using?
djams,
First thing is to get in the pool and start practicing. Build up to it. Set your goal of either swimming X number of laps, then start increasing that, either that or set yourself a time limit to continuously swim. For the test you don't have to stick with a certain stroke, a lot of people either use breast or sidestroke. For myself, I can move pretty quickly through the water with a sidestroke.. anyways, once you build up to a mile, throw on a big t-shirt (long sleeves if you have one) and some baggy shorts or a pair of jeans. Then swim with those on. Of course tell the life guard what the heck you are doing, or they will go "what the hell!". That should more than adequately simulate the drag of swimming with a flightsuit. Do it in stages, and set yourself a goal. No reason to attempt it all on the first try if you aren't that strong of a swimmer.
Note, in API you go through the swimming classes, and they build up your endurance there. But I would caution weak swimmers to be more prepared, last thing you want to be is on the backside of the power curve when so much else is going on.
For those about to do that mile swim, vaseline works wonders on the chaffing points, under the arms, etc. when you have to swim. Couple people didn't put any on prior to it, and had big old red rashes from that 30-45 min swim.
Hope the info helps.
First thing is to get in the pool and start practicing. Build up to it. Set your goal of either swimming X number of laps, then start increasing that, either that or set yourself a time limit to continuously swim. For the test you don't have to stick with a certain stroke, a lot of people either use breast or sidestroke. For myself, I can move pretty quickly through the water with a sidestroke.. anyways, once you build up to a mile, throw on a big t-shirt (long sleeves if you have one) and some baggy shorts or a pair of jeans. Then swim with those on. Of course tell the life guard what the heck you are doing, or they will go "what the hell!". That should more than adequately simulate the drag of swimming with a flightsuit. Do it in stages, and set yourself a goal. No reason to attempt it all on the first try if you aren't that strong of a swimmer.
Note, in API you go through the swimming classes, and they build up your endurance there. But I would caution weak swimmers to be more prepared, last thing you want to be is on the backside of the power curve when so much else is going on.
For those about to do that mile swim, vaseline works wonders on the chaffing points, under the arms, etc. when you have to swim. Couple people didn't put any on prior to it, and had big old red rashes from that 30-45 min swim.
Hope the info helps.
Ok, this sucks, if it isn't one thing it's another....I went swimming tonight, I'm a VERY strong swimmer, however; I'm a very weak floater. I've complained about this before, but I'm 25, I've never really been able to float because my legs just start sinking. If I paid for lessons, what are they honestly going to tell me that I don't know? Do I need to try to lose muscle in my legs? I don't know how exactly I would do that, but I have to do something to be able to float....
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