How do you know what fin is right for you?

Former Member
Former Member
Hey everyone I started swimming this Sept. I bought a pair of Kiefer silicone training fins and I think I like them ( they are very comfortable). Most of the people at the pool I swim with are using the speedo optimus training fins. So what ones are better? Or does it matter? I have trouble with just plain old kicking so I thought the shorter ones might help me as I would still have to do some work. I am confused. Can someone help me? Katie
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  • Why have a coach if you're not going to listen to him or her? If I just did my own thing in practice, I'd be a........tri. Horrors. Avoiding this fate seems more linked to swimming intervals and practicing more than one stroke. Can't you listen to your coach, but use your own judgment on equipment? Coaches have to accomodate diverse swimmers. Not everyone can follow the workout plan to the letter. So, I'm sending you my paddles in the mail, Gull. I'll send my pull buoy to StValentine. ;)
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  • Why have a coach if you're not going to listen to him or her? If I just did my own thing in practice, I'd be a........tri. Horrors. Avoiding this fate seems more linked to swimming intervals and practicing more than one stroke. Can't you listen to your coach, but use your own judgment on equipment? Coaches have to accomodate diverse swimmers. Not everyone can follow the workout plan to the letter. So, I'm sending you my paddles in the mail, Gull. I'll send my pull buoy to StValentine. ;)
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