Is there a general view on how much kick times should improve when wearing fins? If they improve more or less than this is this a sign of any kick flaws?
Thanks,
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Former Member
I think as a rule most don't use fins to "improve a kick time". Fins should be used as a training/strength aid. You may also gain "some" flexibility in knees and ankles and strengthen your core.
As far as flaws, fins would mask them more than anything I would think.
I don't disagree with the above. I'm just curious how much extra propulsion fins typically give.
I can kick hard for 100 SCY maybe 1:25-1:30 (I'm not the best kicker, but not horrible either) and with fins I could go under 1:10. I routinely do 50's fast with a board and hold :28 on a :50-:60 interval.
