Swimming Equipment

The SwimFin Revolution for Learning How to Swim

SwimFin is the newest design of swimming equipment to the market and is revolutionising the way swimming is taught and learnt.

The Fin is secured comfortably to the back of the swimmer using Velcro straps and it works with their natural buoyancy to help achieve the correct body position gradually over time. A child wearing a SwimFin in the water will be completely buoyant and therefore completely safe. For example, it helps to provide support for the beginner, whose body position will be almost vertical. Over time as the swimmer become more confident, the Fin assists and aids a more natural, horizontal position.

When a complete horizontal position is achieved, the Fins' assistance is virtually eliminated as it is above the water surface.

The overall swimming experience is enhanced by the fact that arms and legs are completely free to move and explore the water. The freedom of the arms then allows the swimmer to develop strength and stamina by using a more appropriate and correct arm action technique.

As for learning how to swim the Swimfin should be used in conjunction with other swimming aids. If it is used as the sole swimming aid then the swimmer can become lazy and reliant upon the Swimfin. It is therefore up to the teacher to use the appropriate swimming aids and exercises to rectify this.

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Advantages: Works with the swimmers natural buoyancy

Encourages correct body position

Allows completely free movement of arms and legs

Can be used in conjunction with other swimming aids

Enhances and builds confidence by encouraging freedom of movement

Disadvantages:

Not suitable for babies or very small children

Can promote a vertical body position so other teaching aids are recommended to be used as part of swimming lessons

A child can become dependent, so limited use is preferable.

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