scubagearhq.com » The differences between split fins and paddle fins http://www.scubagearhq.com Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:08:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 The differences between split fins and paddle fins http://www.scubagearhq.com/scuba-fins/the-differences-between-split-fins-and-paddle-fins/ http://www.scubagearhq.com/scuba-fins/the-differences-between-split-fins-and-paddle-fins/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:55:17 +0000 admin http://scubagearhq.com/scuba-fins/the-differences-between-split-fins-and-paddle-fins This instructional video by Scuba.com describes the two major types of fins available. There is the paddle fin and the split fin. The paddle fin uses more effort from your leg to push the water. It’s similar to a boat paddle, whereas the split fin is similar to how a propeller from a boat works. The water goes through the blade and creates vortices that push you along. Ultimately the split fin reduces the amount of energy you use, and it saves your air because you’re using less energy.

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