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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="https://community.usms.org/cfs-file/__key/system/syndication/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"><channel><title>What kind of fins should I buy?</title><link>https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/9568/what-kind-of-fins-should-i-buy</link><description>Hi, was wondering if experienced swimmer can recommend fins? I&amp;#39;d like to use them to practice freestyle, and dolphin kicks. There&amp;#39;s more than 1 type at the store. Perhaps someone can post a pic or a link? Thanks.</description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><generator>Telligent Community 12</generator><item><title>RE: What kind of fins should I buy?</title><link>https://community.usms.org/thread/153662?ContentTypeID=1</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:36:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:71113aee-82c9-4a2b-aedc-dcef03d36404</guid><dc:creator>ColoJoel</dc:creator><description>I&amp;#39;ve used Blue Zoomers since shortly after I started Master&amp;#39;s last January. I&amp;#39;m happy with them -- I haven&amp;#39;t really tried others so I&amp;#39;m not the best person to ask :)&lt;div style="clear:both;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description></item><item><title>RE: What kind of fins should I buy?</title><link>https://community.usms.org/thread/153554?ContentTypeID=1</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 07:14:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:2a0e7597-e4c2-490f-ac65-785ec3e4a660</guid><dc:creator>Former Member</dc:creator><description>I did some testing out to suit my needs.

I used to use (I think they were called) flex-fins. If you watch the video previously linked, you&amp;#39;ll see them talk about some fins from Clubswim.  Those are a lot like the flex-fins.  I liked the price and fit (I have size 14, very narrow feet), but they tended to split after a while.  (I kick hard, and I weigh about 250.)  

I started a thread some time back looking for suggestions, and someone recommended Tyr Split Fins.  (They&amp;#39;re kind of like the Speedo Optimus in the video, sort of...)  (You can SEARCH for that theread for some discussion in there.)

These have lasted me about 2 years now, without a sign of splitting or wear.  I have been very happy with them.&lt;div style="clear:both;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description></item><item><title>RE: What kind of fins should I buy?</title><link>https://community.usms.org/thread/153522?ContentTypeID=1</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:40:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:4f49756d-b81e-4c28-8cbe-da67dd82198c</guid><dc:creator>waves101</dc:creator><description>I&amp;#39;ve used the Kiefer Silicone Training fins, available at kiefer.com, for years.  I&amp;#39;ve found them to be comfortable and durable. I&amp;#39;d recommend them to anyone.&lt;div style="clear:both;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description></item><item><title>RE: What kind of fins should I buy?</title><link>https://community.usms.org/thread/153444?ContentTypeID=1</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:01:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:f3f750e1-bc86-4bc4-bae0-e082739f90f3</guid><dc:creator>Former Member</dc:creator><description>We tried out a variety of fins for a recent issue of SWIMMER magazine.  Click here:

YouTube        - SWIMMER Magazine Fin Testing&lt;div style="clear:both;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>