Best way to tread water?

Question

asking whats best way to tread water out of the bycicle way or scissors only out of these two please dont say eat beater or other also which one is best to use to tread water for long time and easiest to learn how to take to learn aprox?

if i learn to tread water then if i dont tread water for about 1 - 2 months will i forget how to tread water?

Answer 1

The bicycle method is the easiest between the two methods you suggested because...

You are constantly propelling yourself upwards(because of the circular motion of your legs). With the scissors method there is a break between the time it takes your legs to change direction. So you would be bobbling up and down which could be problematic at times when the water is near your face.

With the scirssors method, your have to push against "the current" when you switch directions .This could tire your legs out faster than the bicycle method.

Answer 2

i think bicycle will be easiet to learn and you wont forget its just like learning to ride a bike catch a ball etc

Answer 3

the bicycle way is often taught in swimming lessons.  Scissors is very tiring and can wear you out quickly...so bicycle will probably last you longer.  don't forget to use your arms to keep you afloat and take some of the strain off your legs.  i was about 7 when i learned how to tread water, and it took me about 4 months go stay afloat..but then again, i was really scrawny...if you are an adult, i don't think it would take that long...and once you get it, you pretty much remember how to do it forever, even with a 1-2 month break

Answer 4

I think that the most effective way is the bicycle way, but not to fast, or it can become tireing!  Don't worry, I don't think you will forget!  You jnust may be a little rusty :)  But it's not something that's easily forgotten :)  The scissors way used to really tire me yout, but the bicycle way it think is more effective :)