I've been swimming laps now for a good four months and have yet to attempt flip turns. I decided to give them a go today. Oh my! Not a fan. Water up my nose, and I got light-headed. I'll need to keep working on them if I want to be a competitive swimmer. Although, you don't need flip turns when swimming in a lake... Yes, I am hinting at the fact that I think I'm crazy enough to try the Iowa Games Sprint Triathlon.