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Choosing The Right Fin

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Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth
Sep 28, 2012
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You might have noticed that on our DVDs and in our new book we only use mid-length flexible fins:

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We recommend this style of fin for all swimmers as they give you good propulsion and support when performing drills - which is the primary purpose of using them.

Shorter flippers such as zoomers can work well for elite swimmers …

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