Short swim fins

In this category, you'll discover a selection of short swim fins. We offer a vast and varied array of short swim fins to suit most tastes. Our swim fins are available in a multitude of colours, and we have options for both adults and kids. 

Within our short swim fins category, you'll find several well-known and popular fins such as Arena's Powerfin Pro, Speedo Biofuse with a heel, Aqua Sphere, Beco, Mirou, Michael Phelps, and DMC.

Swim fins can be used for a wide range of activities including bodysurfing, freestyle swimming, diving, snorkeling, and for training in swimming pools whether at your local facility or in a home or friend's pool.

For many users, swim fins are enjoyable to use as they add significant speed while swimming.

What You Should Know About Short Swim Fins

Interestingly, short swim fins are suitable even for very young kids. Officially, they are rated for use by kids as young as two years old, but kids as young as 15-18 months old have been seen using them.

When it comes to choosing the best swim fins, it's a highly individual decision. It depends on what each person finds most suitable. Some customers prefer them to be lightweight. Others seek fins that provide the maximum speed possible. Some customers have had the best experiences with fins that others found unsuitable for their swimming style, and vice versa.

Swim fins have been designed to cater to specific swimming genres. This means some fins are more suited to bodyboarding, bodysurfing, and freestyle swimming, while others are tailor-made for an excellent diving experience. Lastly, of course, some fins are perfect for training, whether in a swimming hall or a pool.

What to Look for in Swim Fins

First and foremost, personal preference is key, but with that said, there are certain aspects you should always consider. These include: 

• It's important to select short swim fins that you can vouch for in terms of style. While some may prefer black fins, others opt for neon green, light blue, and so on. Although most swim fins are designed similarly, this isn't always the case, and personal preference plays a part.
  

• Of course, the most crucial aspect is how the fins perform. There are factors to consider, like weight and speed, but they must work flawlessly. While all fins function, some excel in certain areas, whereas others have different strengths.

• Often, the more comfortable the fins, the slower they are. So, it's a matter of preference – do you value speed or comfort?

Benefits of Using Fins

Using fins offers numerous advantages. Let's outline some of the key benefits.

They reduce shoulder strain. By employing swim fins, you ensure that pressure is taken off your shoulders and the upper body in general. Fins are clever for creating body balance, shifting emphasis to train other parts, like leg muscles. Usually, when swimming, most of the effort is on using the arms, leading to arm fatigue over time.

Fins also help strengthen your legs. As a resistance tool, they work the largest muscles in your body – the legs. The additional workload from using fins results in a more intense workout, boosting overall strength and endurance. The diverse foot movements and significant resistance lead to substantial muscle development in the legs, which is beneficial since swimming often focuses on arm work.

Your swimming kick, crucial to technique, improves with fins. It can feel odd moving your foot upwards during swimming since we're accustomed to kicking downwards. However, upward kicking while swimming with fins feels more challenging and effective due to the extra resistance. For those looking to enhance their upward kick in training, consider vertical kicking while swimming.

And let's not forget, using swim fins is fun. They significantly increase your speed compared to swimming without fins. The velocity achieved with fins is considerably greater, creating large waves, and the sensation of wearing and using them is quite special.

Purchase your new short swim fins at Watery.ie

We offer numerous benefits at Watery.ie. Besides the best prices in Ireland, you also receive the following advantages.

• Free shipping on orders over €79
• 3-5 days delivery
• Our customer service is ready all weekdays from 8 AM to 10 PM.

We're confident you'll find some excellent short swim fins here with us, along with everything else we offer on our site.