Classes in the pool for the child can be not only an exciting pastime, but also a useful sport, for classes which need some items of equipment. Flippers are a necessary attribute when swimming, as they help to develop many indicators, strengthen the strength of the legs, and increase the flexibility of the joints.
Features
Flippers - this is a necessary device for swimming, which is worn on the legs. Use individually or complete with scuba gear and a mask. They can reach a length of 55-65 cm. With their help, the child learns to swim much faster. Short flippers are considered the most suitable option for beginners. In them, the child will easily perform maneuvering movements in the pool, turns, somersaults and much more.
Due to their small size, they practically do not burden the legs and are not felt at all. They create resistance, which is simply necessary for good performance when practicing in the pool, increasing the foot area, movements become powerful. The type of short flippers used favorably affects the development of swimming styles such as crawl, breaststroke or butterfly stroke.
They are made from environmental materials that are highly durable.
At the same time, they are quite soft, sparing the joints from the load during swimming.
You can adjust the open heel, which allows you to stay in them for a long time. Thanks to them, the child swims confidently, increases speed and stabilizes his position in the pool. The technique of hitting feet in water is trained, endurance increases, and strong bending of the knee joint during swimming is prevented.In some models, graphite fiber is added, thanks to which the quality of the fins increases, and with it the functionality. Usually they are made in black or gray.
Varieties
Short or short flippers are manifold.
For instance, training - can be with a closed heel. They keep excellent foot, do not cause inconvenience. But when choosing this option, you must choose the appropriate size or a size larger.
The next kind of short patterns are flippers, in which the open heel is regulated. They are mounted on the foot thanks to a belt or pressure spring. Wearing them on your bare leg is rather inconvenient and undesirable, as they can rub. To avoid this, swimming slippers or special boots are usually purchased in the kit.
For children, all models of swimming devices have a variety of colors, which can contain both bright colors and compositions with abstraction or the characters of your favorite cartoons. Rubber and dense polyurethane are considered the most popular materials for the manufacture of fins. But there are models made of silicone.
And also flippers can be with open and closed toe. The open type is quite convenient, because water passes through it better, and there is a small margin of size for the growing foot of the child.
There are models in which Power system. It increases the speed when swimming by 15-20% due to the fact that the materials are bent under the action of force and return to their original position much more intensively.
If a longitudinal, corrugated insert is located in the middle of the blade, then a “tunnel effect” occurs, which increases speed and saves power. During the stroke, the blade bends under water, preserving the initial amount of water. Due to this, the water speed increases by 50%.
If the galoshes blade has its beginning at the top, then such a structure saves energy consumption during classes.
How to choose?
When choosing fins for a child, the length, width and stiffness of the material are primarily taken into account. They should not squeeze the foot of a growing swimmer or hang out heavily. An adapted pocket supports the arch of the foot and extends from the base of the ankle to the foot. When buying, make sure that belts are placed over heels correctly.The material of manufacture is also of great importance. For children's models always use high quality materials that are absolutely safe for health. Rubber and silicone are distinguished by their ductility.
Silicone does not absorb odors and does not cause allergies. They are softer and more elastic than rubber, but are more expensive. Resistant to the negative effects of the sun and chlorinated water.
If you choose the rubber option, then it will allow the child to perform various movements and freely stay on the surface of the water.
Distinguish models closed and open heel. The second option is considered the most convenient, since the heel is well fixed. Thanks to this, movements are more agile and safer. The joints of the legs are not loaded.
If a child’s foot grows quickly, there is an option to purchase an open-heeled fins. They allow you to change the size of galoshes.
Short flippers train the muscles of the legs and allow you to comfortably move both in water and on land. The reliability of this design is much higher.
The color of the flippers indicates their stiffness. So, black color indicates the highest elasticity, gray - medium hardness, and multi-colored - have maximum flexibility.
When choosing fins them you must try on and stay in them for about ten minutes, in order to evaluate how the leg feels in them, whether there is pressure or discomfort.
To put on correctly, moisten them with water. If there is an open heel, its strap should be relaxed as much as possible, and then finally fixed on the leg. Put on such models sequentially.First, they put the sock forward, and the back is pulled and fixed on the heel.
The disadvantage of these fins is the quick freezing of the foot, which can provoke cramps.
When choosing a suitable model, pay attention to the sole. An excessively smooth surface can cause accidental injuries, so flippers with a grooved sole are the most suitable option.
More experienced children who already attend competitions and are considered to be professionals in their field can choose models from thermoplastic or composite materials. They are lightweight and dynamic. Easy maneuvering is due to increased rigidity. The ribs located on the surface of the fins play the role of vertical stabilizers. They are equipped with channels that direct water and reduce water resistance.
Care
Caring for flippers is a snap. Before use, it is necessary to check the health, After training, rinse with running water and dry. From strong plaque cleaning products help.
Walking on land in flippers is strongly discouraged, because of this they are deformed.
During storage Avoid placing objects on top of them. They should not bend or lose shape. It is ideal to store in a suspended state, having unfastened all belts. Do not store near heat sources or in a very warm room. They can dry out due to excess heat.
On how to choose training flippers, see further.
