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Originally Posted by picxie
Can anyone explain, in laymans terms, the different finning techniques? Or does anyone have a link with concise descriptions?
And which technique do you find in different circumstances?
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<DIV>Well, recreational divers, who had very poor instructors will usually bicycle kick. The typical rec diver uses the standard flutter kick. </DIV>
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<DIV>Then there is the modified flutter. Bend your knees so your fins are up behind you, and use your ankles the flutter just the fins.</DIV>
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<DIV>Then there is the frog kick. Ive seen this done "whole leg" just like a frog, and I've seen it done with just the feet/ankles. It's a great kick to use, and you can vary that method based on whether you are in open water, or a confined, silty area.</DIV>
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<DIV>Then there is the hilcopter kick, used for turning a zero radius circle</DIV>
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<DIV>And lastly (and most difficult for me) is the back kick. For those times you want or need to back up without turning around.</DIV>
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<DIV>Sorry, I lost all my links to the kick demos. Do a google search for "DIR kick techniques" should get you what you want</DIV>
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<DIV>FD</DIV>