I'm starting to swim by kicking on my side with fins, and did 1800y in 36:14 and 33:37 (31:01 1650) after one and two weeks.
My old Scubapro 388 fins are good, but heavy and stiff. I want to keep improving my kick and have a few questions about them.
1) The side ridges cause most of the stiffness. Will trimming them down improve flexibility, and will this help the fins to be faster?
If so, I'd like to do this, and then gradually trim down the length as my kick keeps improving to maintain the same speed.
2) The forward foot pocket edges have medium sized tears that are growing. Will it help to epoxy them back together?
(the photos are of similar fins on the internet)
3) Is there a coating that will help preserve the fins to last longer?
Honestly, I think the scuba type fins are designed for torque and stability in a high drag applications, in-place maneuverability, and would provide just a limited benefit for swimming at surface for speed or endurance.
Thanks for replying, but what does this mean in a practical sense?
I'm interested to improve the Scubapro fins, so they'll be more suitable for swimming on the surface.
A pair of TYR Flexfins are for sale, but don't have good ratings, and I'm hesitant to order a new type without trying them first.
Honestly, I think the scuba type fins are designed for torque and stability in a high drag applications, in-place maneuverability, and would provide just a limited benefit for swimming at surface for speed or endurance.
Thanks for replying, but what does this mean in a practical sense?
I'm interested to improve the Scubapro fins, so they'll be more suitable for swimming on the surface.
A pair of TYR Flexfins are for sale, but don't have good ratings, and I'm hesitant to order a new type without trying them first.
