Swim finadvice

I've used and continue to use 4 or 5 different sets of fins. They come in different lengths and have different foot boxes. You want to get a pair that fit well and don't ding (cut or abrade) your toes or ankle area. Since feet come in different sizes and shapes, fins that work for one person might not work for another. The material that they are made of influences their fit, and that impacts abrasive tendencies. If you buy a pair of fins and they begin to abrade your feet, you can buy swim socks to prevent the abrasion. Fins need to be a little bigger to where socks, so don't buy fins that are too small. I prefer silicone fins and an open heel, but I have a pair of rubber EBP ones too - TYR ultra-short Burners, I think. They have a closed heel. I really like them and they are a very popular ultra short fin, comfortable, and they float. My "go to" fin for most everyday use is an Australian fin by DMC - the DMC elite Fin. They are silicone and have an open heel, but are not inexpensive ($60.00). They are heavy, medium to short length, do not float, and provide a great workout. They were a little harder to track down, and look a bit like the fins that people use for body and boogey board surfing. They fit great and I've used them for over 3000 yards in a practice with out abrasions. I like to use them for sets with fly and breaststroke. I also have a pair of longer fins (but shorter than dive fin length), I think by Finis and they are rubber with a closed heel. These fins will abrade my toes and heel if I use them without swim sox. In general swimmers use ultra-short or short fins to work on high intensity kicking over short distances with a kick board or swimming. The long fins are good for longer length kick sets to gain ankle flexibility and are especially useful for beginners. You can swim faster wearing longer fins, which encourages stroke turn over and get the swimmer up on top of the water, I think. there was good article in swimmer magazine 6-12 months back reviewing various fins and designs. I think this is it: www.usmsswimmer.com/.../swimbagfins2015.pdf

I've used and continue to use 4 or 5 different sets of fins. They come in different lengths and have different foot boxes. You want to get a pair that fit well and don't ding (cut or abrade) your toes or ankle area. Since feet come in different sizes and shapes, fins that work for one person might not work for another. The material that they are made of influences their fit, and that impacts abrasive tendencies. If you buy a pair of fins and they begin to abrade your feet, you can buy swim socks to prevent the abrasion. Fins need to be a little bigger to where socks, so don't buy fins that are too small. I prefer silicone fins and an open heel, but I have a pair of rubber EBP ones too - TYR ultra-short Burners, I think. They have a closed heel. I really like them and they are a very popular ultra short fin, comfortable, and they float. My "go to" fin for most everyday use is an Australian fin by DMC - the DMC elite Fin. They are silicone and have an open heel, but are not inexpensive ($60.00). They are heavy, medium to short length, do not float, and provide a great workout. They were a little harder to track down, and look a bit like the fins that people use for body and boogey board surfing. They fit great and I've used them for over 3000 yards in a practice with out abrasions. I like to use them for sets with fly and breaststroke. I also have a pair of longer fins (but shorter than dive fin length), I think by Finis and they are rubber with a closed heel. These fins will abrade my toes and heel if I use them without swim sox. In general swimmers use ultra-short or short fins to work on high intensity kicking over short distances with a kick board or swimming. The long fins are good for longer length kick sets to gain ankle flexibility and are especially useful for beginners. You can swim faster wearing longer fins, which encourages stroke turn over and get the swimmer up on top of the water, I think. there was good article in swimmer magazine 6-12 months back reviewing various fins and designs. I think this is it: www.usmsswimmer.com/.../swimbagfins2015.pdf