The Art of Design by Harry J. Wirth Bob Evans was and still is an accomplished scuba diver. He initially became interested in the beauty of sea-life and thus became an underwater photographer. He is quite an accomplished man with the camera as his photographs have been published widely in books and magazines. Having worked …
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Force Fins are designed to use this more efficient kick style with its lower energy cost. Notice how streamlined this diver is. Her kick is no wider than the profile of her tank on her back and her buoyancy compensator in front. THE RIGHT WAY TO KICK Since the kick is all that divers have to …
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Force Fins are specifically designed not to be felt; Force Fins are designed to work efficiently for you. One of the biggest areas of confusion regarding fins is the notion of “power.” Many divers believe that the more they can feel their fins, the more they’re getting out of them. And to capitalize on this …
Force Fins are designed to let your toes really breathe, move and wiggle about like they’re meant to do. Because of our true, open foot pocket, your toes are finally free! One of the most common complaints that people have about diving is that their feet and legs hurt when they try to kick with …
Are you confused by all the theories, claims and opinions about dive fins? If not, maybe you should be. Kicking is your primary physical activity when diving. The efficiency of your fins and your comfort in the water affects your bottom time more than almost anything else. Dive fins are one of your most important …
WHY SWIM WITH FINS? Increase fitness and cardiovascular conditioning Although swimming is considered one of the best aerobic or cardiovascular-conditioning exercises, many people forget to use their legs where the largest muscles are located. Since the greatest cardiovascular benefits come from including the highest percentage of the body’s muscles – that’s why cross-country skiing and …
Improve Body Position and Swimming Technique Fins add extra propulsion to the stroke, which increases a swimmer’s speed through the water. Good swimmers tend to plane on top of the water while poor swimmers tend to drag their legs and swim in a more vertical position slowing them down. One of the goals of swimming …
Develop Leg Strength Kicking with fins is like lifting weights: the added resistance of the water on the blade of the fin increases the workload on your leg muscles. Your body adapts by increasing the strength and endurance of the muscles involved. Stronger muscles move more water making you swim faster, all other things being …
Have you ever noticed that runners, cyclists or triathletes new to swimming who start a serious swim program have a hard time just kicking and going anywhere? In fact, they sometimes go backward! One reason is that their ankles are so inflexible that when they kick, their feet act like hooks, catching the water and …
