- 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,
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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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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Pink
I bought this for my 4 year old daughter to help her to learn to swim. I have tried the arm bands and even the floatation vests for kids. The arm bands impaired the movement and the flotation vests were unstable especially for children and dangerous in my opinon, because if they put their heads in the water the vest hindered them from lifting their heads out of the water.
However the swimfin is abosulutely amazing. My daughter normally nervous when she is in slighltly deeper water, let go of my hands withing minutes of wearing the fin.
After that I just left her to it really, obviously in close proximity. She was swimming up and down the pool, even at the deep end confidently (albeit in a more vertical doggy paddle style)
Now I am teaching her to move her arms out of the water and there is no restriction in movement.
I would this recommend this for any child learning to swim. (it goes without saying for the parents, that supervision is still needed!)
However the swimfin is abosulutely amazing. My daughter normally nervous when she is in slighltly deeper water, let go of my hands withing minutes of wearing the fin.
After that I just left her to it really, obviously in close proximity. She was swimming up and down the pool, even at the deep end confidently (albeit in a more vertical doggy paddle style)
Now I am teaching her to move her arms out of the water and there is no restriction in movement.
I would this recommend this for any child learning to swim. (it goes without saying for the parents, that supervision is still needed!)
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Pink
This was fantastic, my child has special needs and this was a really good buy for swimming.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Pink
The Swimfin is possibly one of my best buys ever, I bought this for my 6 year old daughter who used it for half a day and could swim. I was amazed at how quickly she learned to swim and how her confidence grew.
The swimfin is still being used to help her with her technique and I would strongly recomend this item to anyone with children who are learning to swim.
The swimfin is still being used to help her with her technique and I would strongly recomend this item to anyone with children who are learning to swim.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Mega swim fun!
This is an excellent product and has helped to develop water confidence and swimming technique. I would recommend this to others.
Published 7 days ago by Bodie
My 3 year old can now swim without the fin!
I was reluctant to buy one of these because my eldest daughter learnt to swim without the need for one but I'd heard such good reviews I thought I'd give it a try. Read more
Published 20 days ago by POPHON
This item is brilliant!!
I couldn't believe it when I saw my 2.5 year old swim 2 widths on his own the first time he had one on. Read more
Published 1 month ago by K. E. Low
Nephews Birthday Present
He loved it for the first few days then realised that the other flotation devices in the pool meant that he did not has to swim as hard as they offered more buoyancy. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tim
swimfin
Bought this for my 2 sons and it is great. Really helps an improving swimmer as keeps body in correct position, whilst arms are free. Read more
Published 1 month ago by queenans
Best Learn to Swim Aid Ever
This swim fin is amazing. Tried it out on my 4 year old daughter who has been a bit scared about swimming without some sort of float in her arms. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Colin Dines
Killer whale black swim fin
My son loves wearing this and it has given him a lot of confidence in the water.
Easy to put on and take off.
Easy to put on and take off.
Published 2 months ago by AllyKP
Must have for any kid learning to swim
I was recommended to get one of these Swim Fins by a lady at our pool. When using arms bands or a ring it does not promote the natural horizontal position in the water and your... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Freeglide
Swimfin
Have used it on our 18 month-old granddaughter. She is happy wearing it, although it is too early to predict whether it will actually help to teach her to swim. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Johnk
Brilliant
Bought this for a 5 year old girl because she used one at one of her ASA swimming lessons and really loved it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. Carole E. Smith
