anyone have opinions on which is better for training? Starting to get back into swimming and need advice....
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I use long fins for kick sets, IM work, and freestyle sprinting when I just want to go all-out and pretend I can keep up with the fast folks. Zoomers I use when I want to give my legs a little rest.. if they're tired from running or biking. I also use Zoomers when I'm sprinting but want a more natural kick and a balanced pull to kick ratio.
The longer fins are much better for developing ankle flexibility than Zoomers. Zoomers on the other hand, keep you honest because you have to kick with good technique in order to get any real benefit out of them. (I'm speaking of the red Zoomers).
I use long fins for kick sets, IM work, and freestyle sprinting when I just want to go all-out and pretend I can keep up with the fast folks. Zoomers I use when I want to give my legs a little rest.. if they're tired from running or biking. I also use Zoomers when I'm sprinting but want a more natural kick and a balanced pull to kick ratio.
The longer fins are much better for developing ankle flexibility than Zoomers. Zoomers on the other hand, keep you honest because you have to kick with good technique in order to get any real benefit out of them. (I'm speaking of the red Zoomers).