Finally, the solution coaches have been looking for – an affordable way for swimmers to practice with a backstroke wedge before championship swim meets. The Backstroke Start Wedge is FINA-compliant backstroke ledge and can be used during training and competition as a way for swimmers to get an explosive start without slipping. Unlike expensive automatic devices, the Backstroke Start Wedge is a manual backstroke ledge and can be set up multiple ways to fit all standard starting blocks. Swimmers can also easily adjust the wedge to their desired height through five different settings to optimize their backstroke start. FINIS worked in collaboration with Vince Harris at WEDGE Swim Start Systems (County Cork, Ireland) to develop the FINIS Backstroke Start Wedge. Vince is an Irish engineer and swim dad who began making his own wedges for his daughter's swim team after learning how expensive they were. He had one goal in mind: to create an affordable alternative that fits all standard blocks. AFFORDABLE WAY TO GAIN EXPERIENCECoaches are finally able to outfit every lane with a backstroke starting deviceRELIABLE BACKSTROKE STARTEliminates slipping during the start to give every swimmer a fair chanceFITS ALL STANDARD BLOCKSCompatible with single-post, two-post, four-post and large-base blocksEXPLOSIVE RACE STARTAdds power and agility to swimmer's backstroke startPRACTICE BEFORE COMPETITIONAllows swimmers to learn how to use the device, find their setting and optimize the benefits prior to competitionADJUSTABLE SWIMMER SETTINGSSwimmers can easily customize the wedge height through five different settingsMANUAL SYSTEMMuch more affordable and versatile than automatic devicesFINA-COMPLIANTFINA FR 2.10-compliant for competition. It's legal. If you have it, you can use it.
