What do you like or dislike about swim fins?

I like my fins. They can be useful and add a different feeling to a workout, however, I think they should be used minimally in training - just as much as any other peice of equipment (kickboard, pull bouy, paddles). The kids I coach and myslef use them sparingly, just on some kick sets and some small swim sets. I like using them on fly sets - I feel like I am flying and I am getting good lift with little effort. However, I really feel if you are really focusing on improving your kick, then you should leave the fins at home.

I like my fins. They can be useful and add a different feeling to a workout, however, I think they should be used minimally in training - just as much as any other peice of equipment (kickboard, pull bouy, paddles). The kids I coach and myslef use them sparingly, just on some kick sets and some small swim sets. I like using them on fly sets - I feel like I am flying and I am getting good lift with little effort. However, I really feel if you are really focusing on improving your kick, then you should leave the fins at home.