Flippers for swimming pools: types, how to choose, how to use

Fins are used alone or bundled with a mask and scuba diving.

Benefits

When selecting fins counted length, width, degree of material stiffness. They do not need to compress the foot too hard or hanging out on the leg. Pocket passes to move the ankle in the foot. It supports the arch of the foot.

When purchasing, make sure that the belts are installed on top of the toe without any problems.

Using fins helps:

• stabilizing the body in water;
• strengthen muscles;
• improve technique - crawl on his chest and back, butterfly;
• work undulations at breaststroke and dolphin;
• train leg kick technique in the pool;
• avoid excessive bending of the knees during the voyage;
• increase the flexibility of the joints, feet;
• increase the speed of movement in the water;
• to increase strength, endurance.

Types flippers for swimming pool

1. Flippers for swimming pools with open heel, adjustable

These fins are considered the most convenient and practical. Even if the divers put on their shoes. A compound of the vane and the shoe making underwater powerful stroke.

But by moving on the surface of the effect decreases because of the rigidity and the desire to break the water layer at the top of the swimmer's foot traffic. In this type of resolution is adjustable by itself. Blade open options rigidly connected to the shoe. This helps to overcome the resistance.

Plus open models - the ability to adjust the size. Fins can be used by several people. Also, the simple replacement of the belt.

In the open gear freezes foot, but it is not critical for the pool. Another drawback - when immersed ends of the belt in the way.

1. flexible,wide composite flippers for swimming pools from rezinoplastika

This type is recommended for swimming instructors. Material izgotovleniya- combination of rubber and thermoplastics. Powerful, flexible blade prevents foot fatigue quickly. Changes shape when moving up and down to form a U-shaped channel in each direction. Most of the water falls inside the channel, and then ejected from the end fins.

They are combined with bathing suits, masks, weights and other equipment. Common color - yellow, as it is visible in the water, it is less prone to absorption, ie aging, abrasion.

3. Flippers for swimming pools with a closed heel

Closed fins are used for snorkelling. If a swimmer combines swimming and breath-hold diving, then this type of fins will be universal. Well suited for diving and snorkeling.

Closed type galoshes tightly fixed comfortably on foot. Equipment removed without problems.

1. Short flippers for swimming pools

Provide ease of movement when swimming lessons in the pool, allow to maneuver freely, they are comfortable performing jumps, turns, somersaults. Not felt on the leg due to their compact size. They also form a resistance required for performance during swimming.

Increase the area of ​​the foot, provide more power movement. Soft materials are suitable for beginners or who wish to improve the efficiency of their feet. Solid fins strengthen the leg push.

They are comfortable to explore the different styles of movement. But it will be difficult to develop a high speed.

If the blade is added graphite fiber, it improves quality and increases the functionality of the fins. Colors, reinforced graphite, is not very diverse. Usually it is black or gray.

Sami translucent plastic blades. If the diver musculature is well developed, it often sinks with fins, the preference better to give large models.

1. Long, narrow flippers for swimming pools

These fins are high-speed, made of plastic. Swimmer develops great speed, but it is difficult to maneuver. Therefore, this type of product is intended for sports or fast speed swimming underwater.

1. Flippers for swimming pools with a forked blade

In the center of the blade is cut, which leads to the end product, and divides it into two halves. Both parts of the blades are disclosed according to the principle of the wings. They provide agility movements.

The main characteristic - the ability to repeat a stress-relaxation of leg muscles at the same rate as when walking. Slit reduces effort during the stroke and makes a move forward better. Swimming with forked blades makes natural movement, lungs for man.

1. monofin

Monofin is united to the product of the two legs. It consists of galoshes on a single cavity resembles a fish's tail. Material izgotovleniya- carbon or glass fiber. There are three types of monofin: classic, giperfiny, flyers.

Suitable for training in the pool. Beginners for learning swimming with monofin need instructor assistance. In fact, the legs are tied, so the swimmer has to move in the water well.

Specificity - the closer the overshoes, the more effectively move forward, however, reduced convenience. Strengthens the back muscles, abdominals and legs. Improved technique of movements.

Children flippers made of durable and environmentally friendly advanced materials, including plastic rubber.

Soft to the joints does not load in the classroom. Child models have the same form as adults. Adjustable model with open heel allow the use of long time fins.

Using children's flippers, a child learns to swim with increased speed, can confidently stand in water.

Choosing flippers, remember that the main criterion - it's convenience and comfort.

How to choose fins for swimming pool

• Swimming under water is better to choose fins with transverse slot, which reduces the load on the muscles.
• With flippers "to the power grid" swim speed increases by 15 - 20% at constant energy costs. Bent by the force, the materials are returned back intensified.
• If the middle blade located longitudinal insert made of corrugated plastic enhanced elasticity occurs "tunnel effect". This will increase speed, save energy.

The blade deflects under water during the stroke and stores the amount of water which previously took a hand. As a result of this emphasis is improved. swimming speed is increased by 50%.

• If galoshes blade starts at the top, this feature saves energy when engaging in the pool.
• Pay attention to locking strap lock tab on the heel. From the quality of adjustment and fixation depends on ease of navigation.
• If the design disassembled goloshu possible to use a blade of different lengths and sizes. It is convenient to change the style of swimming and scuba diving.
• When the flippers are fused, design reliability higher.

Length

• short fins have a length of 55-65 cm to the measured speed;
• average - 70-80 cm. Suitable for novice swimmers;
• long - 85-90 cm of high speeds.

Color and hardness

• Black - the most resilient;
• gray- medium hardness;
• colorful - the most mild.

Size is selected for one more.

Choosing products in the store, be sure to try on fins. Spend them in 10 minutes. If the foot is squeezed, the blood flow is disrupted. This is very dangerous, because the feet are frozen and there are seizures that can be life-threatening.

How to use flippers for swimming pool

To prevent damage to the skin and easy to wear, help the implementation of simple rules:

1. First, the surface is rinsed with water. This method reduces friction and facilitates obuvanie. If you are using bots, they are also wetted with water.
2. If the strap is adjustable, it is weakened and humid foot is inserted into the moistened fins, then mounting is fixed. When removing the dressing and open models detachable strap from the buckle so that it does not get lost.
3. Open unregulated model with closed backs and rubber galoshes dress on the same principle. Wearing fins with a closed heel, do not pull the power back heel.

The backdrop turns down under the sole, to get a slap. In he first inserts his toe, heel evert, and then returned to the normal position. Then the elements are returned to the field.

Regularly, and it is better before each use, check for serviceability and damage.

After swimming to wash the rubber with fresh water and dry. You should not walk on the bottom of the pool floor or flippers.

Keep flippers gently, do not put any other items that do not bend to avoid cracks. Is better positioned at the designated mounting on a wall or cabinet door in order to avoid stress. If you do not plan to use them for a long time, pull out the straps from clamps, spreading them. Keep away from heat sources.

A common cause of damage - Damaged or broken belt fastening mechanism. In such cases, replace the broken part with new one.

Cracked blade. If the rules of operation and storage are not violated, and the warranty period has not ended, then contact the manufacturer. If funds are returned to the process error.

If a crack is formed due to improper storage, as an option - to stick the blade yourself using adhesive rubber. But before you use, always make sure that the taped securely held.