I'm a little confused about the difference between swim fins, long ones or short forked ones. I'd like to get some that will help build strength, I do mostly freestyle and butterfly as a fitness swimmer, but will be entering some open water swim events before long again.
Thanks,
Herman
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For a more balanced opinion on fins, see what Chris Colburn has to say:
www.swimnetwork.com/.../masters_swimming_with_drcoachchris__all_about_fins-6393.html
My prior tirade against fins was influenced by a personal issue I have. Seems I have week, lax ankle ligaments that are stressed if I work hard with fins. But I stand by the gist of what I posted: many of us tend to overuse our ankles, you've got to really focus on kicking from the hips.
For a more balanced opinion on fins, see what Chris Colburn has to say:
www.swimnetwork.com/.../masters_swimming_with_drcoachchris__all_about_fins-6393.html
My prior tirade against fins was influenced by a personal issue I have. Seems I have week, lax ankle ligaments that are stressed if I work hard with fins. But I stand by the gist of what I posted: many of us tend to overuse our ankles, you've got to really focus on kicking from the hips.
