Hi,
I need to widen my swim gear inventory. A waterski is about the closest thing to fins I have experience with (id est - never used fins). I feel I can really make use of a pair of them but I haven't a clue as to what type to try first. :help:
If it's possible to point me in the right direction, would anyone know what fins to try first?
If it helps:
Short distance swimmer (order of ability level: free, fly, back, ***)
Foot size: 10.5 (very wide)
moderate ankle/foot flexibility
average flutter kick speed
below average SDK speed (but moderate efficiency)
Primary uses: to augment fly, various drills, and to spend more time feeling hydrodynamic forces at race pace and faster.
Not sure I know what I exactly need but I was thinking of something that will allow me to swim 2 x 50 (at 1 sec faster than race pace) @ 0:90, yet be forgiving enough to assist other uses (i.e. fly sets, drills).
:notworthy: Merci Obrigado!
If you have pool mates with similar sized feet, try their fins out. Soft, and a good fit are most important. I've even cut some fins down (length) to make them more useful for high cadence work. I agree with The Flyer, short fins are what you need. But you don't want to cause blisters. Thus soft rubber (silicone or other), and a good fit. Are there dealers in your area? Other Masters teams with selections?
If you have pool mates with similar sized feet, try their fins out. Soft, and a good fit are most important. I've even cut some fins down (length) to make them more useful for high cadence work. I agree with The Flyer, short fins are what you need. But you don't want to cause blisters. Thus soft rubber (silicone or other), and a good fit. Are there dealers in your area? Other Masters teams with selections?
