Getting the Most Out of Your Colorado Backstroke Wedge
Setting up a colorado backstroke wedge before a big race can make all the difference between a powerful launch and an embarrassing slip. If you've ever stood on the blocks—or rather, hung from the blocks—waiting for the starting horn, you know that split second of anxiety. Is your foot going to slide down the tile? Is your start going to be a belly flop or a beautiful arc? Backstroke starts used to be a bit of a gamble, but these wedges have pretty much leveled the playing field for everyone from club swimmers to Olympic hopefuls. ...