When measuring distance with kick cycles do you count?
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Asked by: Shanna Murphy
How do you count kicking cycles?
Kick Cycles
A kick-cycle is counted every time the diver kicks with one particular leg (i.e. half the total number of kicks). This is determined by measuring the time and number of kicks-cycles it takes to swim a measured course.
How is diving distance measured?
Perhaps the most common way divers estimate distance is by counting kick cycles. To measure a kick cycle, you can swim at an enjoyable pace and counts the times one leg returns to the same position, thus measuring the distance traveled by one complete fin stroke.
How do you know you are properly weighted for diving?
If the water level sits at eye level while holding that normal breath of air in your lungs, then descend when you exhale. This means you are correctly weighted!
