Split fins

Just bought a new set of split fins, all pretty out of the box, tried them
out and they seem a bit slow... Is this normal?

"RYCHARDE BRATTIN" <jet_god220@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> Just bought a new set of split fins, all pretty out of the box, tried them
> out and they seem a bit slow... Is this normal?

Yep.

Also depends upon whom you ask;

Some still think the Emperor is clothed.

"RYCHARDE BRATTIN" <jet_god220@verizon.net> wrote:

>Just bought a new set of split fins, all pretty out of the box, tried them
>out and they seem a bit slow... Is this normal?

I felt the same way, until I checked the actual time/speed. We did a
course with both types and the split fins were noticeably faster when
we timed them. Because of the lack of resistance they seem to not be
as effective but it's misleading.

"RYCHARDE BRATTIN" <jet_god220@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> Just bought a new set of split fins, all pretty out of the box, tried them
> out and they seem a bit slow... Is this normal?

Have you tried gluing the split parts together?

"Adam Helberg" <sendspamhere@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> "RYCHARDE BRATTIN" <jet_god220@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:g%8Vb.24876$EH5.10110@nwrddc01.gnilink.net...
> > Just bought a new set of split fins, all pretty out of the box, tried
them
> > out and they seem a bit slow... Is this normal?
>
> Have you tried gluing the split parts together?

That's FUNNY. Thanks........

"Adam Helberg" <sendspamhere@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> "RYCHARDE BRATTIN" <jet_god220@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:g%8Vb.24876$EH5.10110@nwrddc01.gnilink.net...
> > Just bought a new set of split fins, all pretty out of the box, tried
them
> > out and they seem a bit slow... Is this normal?
>
> Have you tried gluing the split parts together?

Ahhhh...

I know, who in their right mind would cut their fins in half?

RYCHARDE BRATTIN wrote:

> Just bought a new set of split fins, all pretty out of the box, tried
> them out and they seem a bit slow... Is this normal?

We don't know. They couldn't get any of us to use them.

Sorry, I just couldn't resist. The tests seem to indicate that they give
you the impression that they're not working well when they are, in fact,
propelling you at a greater speed than other fin designs. I can't say from
personal experience, but I'd check my speed against something known before I
worried about it much.

Lee

In article <7aba20htosvn7ah0vrp6fhosjsouf5k4ov@4ax.com>, Jim@Manson.com
says...
> I felt the same way, until I checked the actual time/speed. We did a
> course with both types and the split fins were noticeably faster when
> we timed them. Because of the lack of resistance they seem to not be
> as effective but it's misleading.

I've seen the rep for a company that makes split fins have people do
this test in a pool. Try it again, and count your fin cycles. It is just
like the difference between going 100 ft in first gear and in fourth
gear. Try the split fins against the falling tide in the Cooper River.

When I lived in NJ, every year a football player named Beasley Reese
raced a short distance against a thoroughbred race horse, and won every
year.

Yes! Split fins are not the fin of chice for one who spearfishes or who
wants to cover a distance quickly. P.


"RYCHARDE BRATTIN" <jet_god220@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> Just bought a new set of split fins, all pretty out of the box, tried them
> out and they seem a bit slow... Is this normal?
>
>

"RYCHARDE BRATTIN" <jet_god220@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> Just bought a new set of split fins, all pretty out of the box, tried them
> out and they seem a bit slow... Is this normal?
>
>

Yeah, they'll seem pretty slow until you actually get in the water with
them...