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I finally caught my bull float trick after 8 years of slow work
Was finishing a driveway in Raleigh last Tuesday and an older finisher named Dave pointed out I was lifting my float on the backstroke. I was basically feathering the finish every pass without realizing it for 8 years of doing this. He showed me to keep it flat and let the weight drag natural and my finish time dropped by a third. Anybody else get caught doing something dumb for years before someone called them out?
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oscar_hunt617d ago
Dropped by a third" is a HUGE difference. What kind of trowel were you using when he showed you that? Was it a Mag or a Marshalltown or something else? I've heard that the weight distribution on different brands can mess with your natural float drag if you're not used to it. Just curious if the float itself played any part in your bad habit, or if it was ALL in your wrist and arm.
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lewis.charlie7d ago
A cheap float with bad balance can absolutely train your wrist wrong without you realizing it.
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