Myrtha Backstroke System
For safe and consistent backstroke starts in high-level swimming competitions, Myrtha Pools has developed a footrest wedge system for backstroke starts which has been used at the topmost levels of international racing.
The footrest provides swimmers with firm support for race starts and eliminates the chance of the swimmer’s feet slipping off the wall – a common problem experienced by backstrokers. The system ensures a consistently safer start, race after race, and also offers some performance advantages.
For safe and consistent backstroke starts in high-level swimming competitions, Myrtha Pools has developed a footrest wedge system for backstroke starts which has been used at the topmost levels of international racing.
The footrest provides swimmers with firm support for race starts and eliminates the chance of the swimmer’s feet slipping off the wall – a common problem experienced by backstrokers. The system ensures a consistently safer start, race after race, and also offers some performance advantages.
The backstroke start wedge has a stainless-steel base covered with anti-slip material, which allows the athlete to place both feet on the wedge in preparation for the start. The wedge rests firmly on the pool wall (or touch pad) at water level and is connected to the platform above by a simple cable system.
The Backstroke Starting System is height-adjustable (plus or minus 4 centimeters from surface), depending on the preference of the swimmer. During races, the system is quickly removed from the block by officials immediately after each start so as not to interfere with subsequent turns, or the race finish.