- SwimFin is the first truly new development in swimming aids for decades. Worn on the back, it does not hamper or restrict the ability to move in the water. Unlike armbands, discs, life vests and noodles, SwimFin is streamlined and does not need to be inflated and deflated to add or reduce support.
- With SwimFin, the lower you are in the water the more support it provides, as would be the case with a beginner. The higher you are in the water the less support it gives you as would be the case with an improving swimmer. SwimFin compensates for different abilities. SwimFin makes learning to swim fun, but even after it has done its job as a learning aid, it will always find use as a water toy, strengthening ability and building confidence.
- SwimFin is a flotation device that provides as much buoyancy as the swimmer needs while helping maintain a good body position in the water. Other instruction aids tend to tip the swimmer forward or hold them upright, resulting in a swimming position that impedes movement throug
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NOTE: SwimFin comes in ONE SIZE only and includes the straps How does it work? With the beginner, the body is lower in the water causing SwimFin to be more submerged (imagine pushing a beach ball under the water). This gives the swimmer more uplift and support without the arms being restricted (as can be the case using armbands). For the really confident beginners SwimFin could replace the armbands forever! As confidence grows, there is a more improved body position [and this is the clever bit] SwimFin appears more out of the water and now gives a little less support. Generally at this stage of the swimmers progression the armbands or other devices would be reduced. SwimFin does it automatically, working with the swimmers natural ability but also giving immediate support if required. The swimmer learns to trust their SwimFin. In a horizontal position, SwimFin is virtually out of the water giving very little or no support. However the learner grows in confidence knowing that support is there if needed. Even better swimmers can wear it all the time. Remember, if it is out of the water it is no longer a buoyancy aid and because it is streamlined, will not impede movement through the water. SwimFin is also great for swimming on the back. The learner simply leans on the SwimFin and, because it provides maximum uplift (the beach ball syndrome) it replaces the need for teacher or parent to provide support. It also works in a keel like fashion (as on a yacht) giving stability. This encourages a better streamlined leg kick which in turn helps to establish balance. If required, the swimmer only needs to roll to the side and SwimFin will turn the child onto its front and help establish and maintain a safe and secure standing upright position in the water. It attaches to the swimmers back with two velcro straps (supplied), one under the arms and the other round the waist. It is made from crossed linked, closed cell expanded polyethylene and weighs 160g.
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jaws eat your heart out!!!,
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This review is from: Snapper Red Swimfin - Learn To Swim The Fun Way with This Asa Approved Buoyancy Aid (Misc.)
We bought this for our 4 year old who is just learning to swim.The confidence she has achieved while wearing this has been phenomenal!Even to the point where she will jump in herself at the deep end of the swimming pool and swim over to us.I would urge anyone to ditch the armbands and the rubber rings and invest in one of these! You will not be sorry.Fantastic!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great swim-aid: one word of advice...,
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This review is from: Snapper Red Swimfin - Learn To Swim The Fun Way with This Asa Approved Buoyancy Aid (Misc.)
This is a really good swim-aid. My daughter loves it, doesn't feel self-conscious and enjoys all the shark comments she gets from other pool users.The only down side is that it will ride up and chafe the underarms of the child when they first start out and have a more vertical than horizontal swimming style. While they are being supported a lot by the SwimFin I recommend a rash vest and there will be no problem at all. Other than this small niggle this product works just as described and has had an immesurable beneficial effect on my daughter's confidence and ability in the pool. Highly recommended.
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Swim time,
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This review is from: Snapper Red Swimfin - Learn To Swim The Fun Way with This Asa Approved Buoyancy Aid (Misc.)
This fin may look a little silly and adults may feel a little self consicous but it was so much better than armbands as it frees up the arms for actual swimming.When we first got it we actually got some swimming going on, it has taken a long time and really sticking to going every week but several months later my daughter is starting to lift her body in the water and swim properly. All the kids love it as they can play sharks in the water.
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