Breaststroke Fins

RE: Breaststroke Fins

Former Member — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:26:25 GMT

Not sure I'm that coordinated.... but I'll give it a try.

RE: Breaststroke Fins

Former Member — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 07:27:40 GMT

Thanks. I kind of like to try new things for kicking sets. Got a monofin and love it, I think Ill give these a try...more goodies for the swim bag.

RE: Breaststroke Fins

Former Member — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 06:44:40 GMT

I love swim toys, and my BS stinks, so I got the Speedo fins. I did not notice any added stress on my knees, but i did feel like they threw off the timing of my stroke. Yes, they have helped to correct & imporve my BS kick technique. One of the team breaststrokers tried them and called them "rocket jets". They really do move a lot of water if used properly. This is where I run into trouble. Moving more water on the kick slows down my stroke turnover (it feels like I glide too long) and messes with my timing. Did I mention my BS stinks? Bottom line--love them for kick sets. Definitely helping to improve my kick. Recommend borrowing a pair to test out before laying out $50 bucks though. If looking to buy, try swimoutlet.com when they are in stock they are reasonably priced. (Got mine for $35) Dana

RE: Breaststroke Fins

Muppet — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 05:05:17 GMT

Paul, I vote for using that monofin with breaststroke arms.

RE: Breaststroke Fins

Former Member — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 06:15:55 GMT

i used them in practice a few times and our team doesn't have a small enough size for my foot so it was bothersome, but i'm sure if i had a smaller size it would help

RE: Breaststroke Fins

Allen Stark — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 12:52:05 GMT

I've only seen the fins and haven't tried them. I think they are for both strength and form. I'm scared to try them. Just as paddles can help some people and ruin other peoples shoulders I'm afraid they would hurt my knees. I'm always on the edge of knee pain and find I must be very careful. If anyone has used them and likes them let me know,but I doubt I'd ever use them.:dunno:

RE: Breaststroke Fins

Former Member — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 10:40:03 GMT

I use both types of Breaststroke fins almost daily. The Speedo ones and the Positive Drive ones......Love them!!! Like Beth said though....a little stressful on the knees. I wouldn't use them much if you have weak knees. Start slow and build up.

RE: Breaststroke Fins

Former Member — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:36:25 GMT

Thats what I am trying to find out. Do they help with technique, strength,just another way to spend money, I don't know.

RE: Breaststroke Fins

Former Member — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:36:03 GMT

Its a fin used specifically for Breaststroke. The one I saw was made by Speedo. They are kind of strange looking and was wondering what Breaststrokers thought of them as a training tool.

RE: Breaststroke Fins

Karen Duggan — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 07:17:00 GMT

What are they supposed to do?

RE: Breaststroke Fins

Karen Duggan — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 05:12:41 GMT

What is a breaststroke fin? (Really, I don't know.)

RE: Breaststroke Fins

swimr4life — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 02:54:48 GMT

Anybody here ever used breaststroke fins? What do you think of them. Thanks. I tried them for 2 laps and I hated them! They seemed to really put a lot of stress on my knees. If you have any kind of knee problems, I wouldn't use them. I'm not a great breaststroker so I may not be a good judge.