Phoenix, Arizona, August 3. THE principal function of the HYDRO TECH 2 SWIM Fins is to enable anyone from a novice to an Olympic standard swimmer to achieve an exact ...

Typically, swimming without fins for testing is done in under 10 minutes, but some (like Air Force combat rescue officers, for example) have to swim 1,500 meters without fins, which can take 25-30 ...

Swimming with fins during rigorous military training, such as BUD/S and Army Ranger/Special Forces training, is required for open-water tests.

Short socks may help if you tend to get blisters, but this can be avoided with properly fitting fins. Fin length varies, and you'll want to use a length that complements your workout style.

The swimming fins feature scalloped outer edges, mimicking the tubercles on the humpback whale’s fin. The design generates a larger surface area for water to pass over versus a smooth edge, ...