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!
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I don't have experience with Burners (hopefully someone else does!), but I do have fins that are a bit snug and some that are a bit loose. I have Speedo fins that are similar to the Burners - they are quite tight. I'm prone to blisters, but these don't bother me at all. I'd say tight fitting isn't a big deal. I also have a pair of Speedo breaststroke fins that are quite loose. These were supposed to be the correct size range for me, but I worry sometimes that they will fall off.
So, per my experience, I'd err on the side of too snug rather than too loose.
Also if fins are too loose they can fall off when you turn, although you can buy socks to give them a tighter fit. It really depends on your foot shape and the brand of fin.
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Former Member
I don't have experience with Burners (hopefully someone else does!), but I do have fins that are a bit snug and some that are a bit loose. I have Speedo fins that are similar to the Burners - they are quite tight. I'm prone to blisters, but these don't bother me at all. I'd say tight fitting isn't a big deal. I also have a pair of Speedo breaststroke fins that are quite loose. These were supposed to be the correct size range for me, but I worry sometimes that they will fall off.
So, per my experience, I'd err on the side of too snug rather than too loose.
Also if fins are too loose they can fall off when you turn, although you can buy socks to give them a tighter fit. It really depends on your foot shape and the brand of fin.
