FINIS Techincal Swim Products

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Freestyler Hand Paddles

Pick up your Freestyler Hand Paddles here. Use coupon code "goswim" to save 15%! While most paddles are designed for resistance and strength training, the FINIS Freestyler Hand Paddle is designed specifically for improving freestyle technique and efficiency. The unique and patented shape encourages high elbows, proper hand entry, maximum extension at the front end of the stroke, and increased distance per stroke. The result is a more efficient freestyle. The Freestyler Hand Paddle is designed life a surfboard, with a long fin that runs down the underside of the paddle and acts like a rudder. This fin helps send the hand directly forward, forcing a long, clean stroke... ...which, in turn, encourages better hip rotation, which leads to a more powerful stroke. The rear edge of the paddle is designed to wrap around your wrist as you start your catch. The cut-out shape at the wrist encourages you to catch the water early, and is safe for the shoulders while still providing resistance. Although the Freestyler Hand Paddle looks like a large paddle, it really isn’t. The tapered nose lets you spear through the water out front. And compared to a more standard size and shape of paddle, it feels very small in the water. It won’t give you the feeling of power that some paddles do. Instead, it automatically guides your hand into full extension and sets you up for a proper catch. If you love to pull, the Freestyler is a good paddle because it doesn’t create as much resistance as other paddles. It’s a paddle you can use for a longer time with less risk of injuring your shoulders. The Freestyler is a versatile paddle that can be used for standard pulling... ...or sprinting... ...or resisted pulling with either a swim tether or parachute. When you use the Freestyler with the FINIS Center-Mount Swimmer’s Snorkel, you can settle in and focus on the fine points of hand entry and extension.

PDF Fins

Click here to pick up your PDF fins! Use coupon code "goswim" for a 15% discount PDF Fins -- also known as Positive Drive Fins -- are a short-blade training fin that can be used by swimmers of all levels to boost cardiovascular conditioning and to increase speed during workouts. PDF Fins have a unique, oval-shaped blade and an offset, asymmetrical foot pocket. The fins are angled slightly inward, which encourages the swimmer’s feet to supinate or “turn in” slightly during the kick cycle. This turned-in position allows the fin to provide Positive Drive, no matter what kick you’re doing, and regardless of whether you’re kicking up or down. When you swim freestyle, PDF Fins encourage you to have a small, quick kick that drives you forward on the upkick and on the downkick. The same thing applies when you swim backstroke. The PDFs help you build a powerful kick in both directions -- Up and Down. PDF Fins are an exceptional tool for butterfly, where good technique calls for the feet to be turned in slightly, and for the swimmer to apply power on both the downkick and the upkick. An added bonus is that the short blade gives you a little extra umph during butterfly training, but not so much extra help that you feel lost when you take them off. PDF Fins are also known as “the breaststroke fin,” because they provide Positive Drive, even when the feet are turned out for the breaststroke kick. This unique feature -- the fact that you can swim all four strokes with the PDFs -- makes them an incredibly versatile and fun training tool, especially for Individual Medley (IM) training. PDF Fins come in various sizes. They have an adjustable strap and an open heel, which puts your foot in a more “natural” position during kicking. And they have a very ergonomic foot pocket, which makes them comfortable for longer sets. PDFs will benefit every level of swimmer from beginner to advanced -- helping improve speed and technique in all four strokes.

Swim Parachutes

Pick up your FINIS Swim Parachute here! Remember to use coupon code "goswim" to save 15%! The FINIS Swim Parachute is a great tool for building strength, power, and endurance. It consists of an adjustable nylon belt...attached to an adjustable nylon tether...which you can clip to a durable parachute that comes in two different sizes. The red parachute is 8 inches in diameter. The blue parachute is 12 inches. The Swim Parachute provides varying levels of resistance for everyday training. And resistance training has been proven to build muscle, increase endurance, and boost speed. You’ll feel the result almost immediately when you go from resisted swimming with the parachute... ...to swimming without the parachute. The FINIS Swim Parachute is used primarily for freestyle pulling sets... ...but can also be worn for breaststroke... ...butterfly... ...backstroke... ...and sprint training. Thanks to the adjustable cord, the Swim Parachute won’t get in the way when you kick... ...or do flip turns. It’s a great way to add variety and intensity to your daily workout, while at the same time you’re building muscle and increasing your speed. Text and video copyright © 2011 by Go Swim Productions, LLC

The Bolster Paddle

Pick up your Bolster Paddles here! Use coupon code "goswim" to save 15% The Bolster Paddle was designed, developed, and patented by a swim coach: Brian Bolster of Osprey Aquatics in San Jose, California. Take one look at The Bolster and you know it isn’t your normal paddle. It has a slightly curved disk for the hand and some holes – that’s all fairly normal. It’s the extension piece that sets this paddle apart from all the others. When you strap into The Bolster using the easy-to-adjust Velcro strap, you’ll find that it’s almost impossible to bend your wrist. By keeping the wrist from bending, The Bolster encourages you to develop a forearm-dominant stroke and to keep the elbow up during the catch and during the initial part of the pull. Coaches call this technique Early Vertical Forearm – or EVF. The Bolster also keeps your wrist from collapsing at the back end of your pull. This helps to eliminate any “soft spots” in your stroke. The Bolster helps you apply uniform force from the fingertips all the way along the forearm – and to apply uniform pressure on the water from the initial catch to the exit of the hand. To get the most effective pull, you want to pull with as much surface area as possible. If you can create a pulling surface with your hand and your forearm, you nearly double the size of your “paddle blade,” and this will provide more propulsion. When you’re strapped into The Bolster, swimming badly isn’t an option. If you let the elbows drop, you’ll notice an immediate decrease in the effectiveness of your stroke. This kind of automatic stroke correction makes The Bolster ideal as a stroke-development tool. It’s a great device for anyone trying to grasp the concept of a high-elbow catch and pull. For beginning swimmers, The Bolster is best used for short distances, with lots of thought. For advanced swimmers, The Bolster provides resistance at the same time as it reinforces good stroke technique. You get the strength benefits of a paddle workout and the benefit of EVF training. While The Bolster is primarily a freestyle paddle, it can be used for the other strokes – especially backstroke, where it helps you catch and throw water. If you try breaststroke with The Bolster, you may find it a bit awkward to execute an open turn… but the benefits of pulling with the hand and forearm still apply -- and you might want to do a flip turn. And for fly, you might want to stick with single-arm drills rather than full stroke. Learning to swim with the wrist, forearm, and elbow in the correct position is important in every stroke, and The Bolster will definitely help you achieve this. Text and video copyright © 2011 by Go Swim Productions, LLC

Zoomers Gold

Click here to get your Zoomers Gold. Use coupon code "goswim" to save 15% After 10 years of research -- and feedback from thousands of swimmers -- FINIS has come out with an all-new Zoomer -- called Zoomers Gold. What’s different -- besides the color -- is the formula of the rubber. Zoomers Gold features a soft rubber foot pocket that’s super comfortable on your feet. Yet the blade is stiff, which helps you train for a stronger, faster kick. If you’re familiar with the original Zoomers, you’ll find that Zoomers Gold has a stiffness that’s somewhere between the red and the blue Zoomers. The soft foot pocket, combined with the new blade, will give you that “just right” feeling when you kick with the new Zoomers Gold. They’re like a natural extension of the feet and will promote a faster, more efficient kick when you have them on... ...and when you take them off. The Zoomers Gold is a short-blade training fin that can be used by swimmers of all levels to boost cardiovascular conditioning and to increase speed during workouts. The short blade promotes shorter and faster kicks. The closed-heel design creates a soft and secure fit, and prevents too much flex in the foot and ankle. The angle of the blade aligns with the natural angle of the foot, promoting a more “natural” kick. And, the unique combination of soft rubber in the foot pocket and a stiffer blade, will help increase ankle flexibility and range of motion -- for a more efficient kick. The new Zoomers Gold fins are made from 100 percent natural rubber, making them long lasting and durable. And the distinctive gold color looks great in your gear bag... ...and will make you feel like a champ in the water.

Z2 Gold Zoomers

Click here to get your Z2 Gold Zoomers - Use coupon code "goswim" to save 15% When swimmers talk...FINIS listens. There’s no better example than their innovative and technology-driven improvements to the Z2 training fin. What’s different -- besides the color -- is the formula of the rubber. The all-new Z2 Gold Zoomers have a soft rubber foot pocket that’s super comfortable on your feet. Yet the blade is stiff, which helps you train for a stronger, faster kick. If you look at the Z2 from head on, you can see that the sides are curved down, and that the top side of the fin has a narrow ridge of material, called a fluid separator. The downward curve and the fluid separator channel excess water away from the top of the blade, which reduces drag and allows you to have a faster downward kick. On the underside of the Z2, you’ll see two channels running along the outside edge. These vortex channels cause the fin to bend easier on the downward kick...and provide more resistance on the way back up. The curved edges, the fluid separator, the channels, and the holes in the blade, all combine to eliminate the lag time between the movement of the foot and the action of the tip of the fin. The result is that the Z2 makes it feel as if you’re kicking with just your feet -- but they give you a whole lot more propulsion than your feet. The extra propulsion helps you achieve a higher body position and better body roll -- which lets you train with better technique for longer periods of time. The Z2 is an exceptional training tool for freestyle, where it can help you build a small, quick, and steady kick. The Z2 is also used in backstroke training, where it helps you build strength on the down kick as well as the up kick. And for butterfly, the Z2 is hands-down the most valuable training tool on the market. The Z2 makes it easier to swim fly correctly, and you can swim more fly without your stroke falling apart, and with less risk of shoulder injury. But, unlike most other fins, the Z2 doesn’t give you so much help with your fly that you feel lost when you take them off. The distinctive gold color of the Z2 looks great in your gear bag... ...and will make you feel like a champ in the water.

FINIS Swimmer's Snorkel

Get your Swimmer's Snorkel here. Use Coupon Code GOSWIM to save 15%. Center-Mount Swimmerʼs Snorkel Center-Mount Jr. Swimmerʼs Snorkel Center-Mount Freestyle Snorkel The Swimmerʼs Snorkel is a patented front-mount snorkel that can be worn with any standard swimming goggle. It consists of a strap, a head bracket, a tube, a flexible mouthpiece, and a purge valve. An additional piece -- the Cardio Cap -- can be placed over the top of the tube to further restrict the amount of air getting to the lungs. This increases the conditioning and workload by an additional 40%, providing benefits equivalent to those associated with altitude training. Many of the fastest swimmers in the world use the Swimmerʼs Snorkel every day in practice. It allows them to work on perfect technique... ...AND because it forces them to get air through a tube rather than at the source, it increases their VO2 max and their ability to deal with CO2 in the bloodstream. The Swimmerʼs Snorkel is a regular part of training for nearly every elite swimmer in the world. But the Snorkelʼs real benefit comes when worn by swimmers with less-advanced skills. The Snorkel allows a swimmer of any ability to relax in the water and maintain a completely laid out, horizontal position. With a steady supply of air, the swimmer can relax, and swim at normal or even slower speeds, while maintaining a full range of motion. The Snorkel allows the swimmer to concentrate on body balance, head position, and stroke technique. Fine points such as hand entry, rotation, and the high-elbow pull are easier to grasp when the swimmer doesnʼt need to worry about air. For children 12 and under, Finis makes the Jr. Swimmerʼs Snorkel, which is 2 inches shorter in length to account for the possible underdeveloped lungs of younger swimmers. The Jr. Snorkel also comes with a pair of nose clips, which will help keep water from going up the nose during the introductory period. How to Use It: Place the strap around your head and adjust the tube and head bracket so that the tube extends directly UP, past your nose and forehead. Place the mouthpiece in your mouth and flex your cheeks, lips, and mouth to maintain a good seal. Try a few breaths -- inhaling through your mouth and exhaling mainly through your nose. Now try some easy kicking, with arms at your sides and eyes looking down. Remember to inhale through your mouth and exhale mainly through your nose. If you are getting water up your nose, try a pair of nose clips. After a few lengths of kicking, try a single length of swimming. Swim slowly... so that you can focus on maintaining proper head position, a balanced bodyline, and clean hand entry. Once youʼre comfortable with the snorkel, you can try a turn and underwater pushoff. When you go beneath the surface, water will get into the tube, but you can purge it with a powerful exhalation when you get back to the surface. The Swimmerʼs Snorkel is an ideal tool for doing technique drills because it allows the swimmer to focus COMPLETELY on efficient movements instead of self preservation. Hand-entry drills, kicking drills, and balance drills take on new meaning with the Swimmerʼs Snorkel. The Snorkel can be used for breaststroke -- especially when working on the PULL. It can be used in butterfly -- to work on head position and hand entry. And for backstroke, it is highly effective at teaching swimmers to maintain a steady head and not to over-reach. The Swimmerʼs Snorkel is the best tool for teaching great technique in all four strokes. As a supplemental training tool, swimmers should consider the Freestyle Snorkel, which is great for technique. The Freestyle Snorkel wraps closely around the head -- promoting a lower head position in the water. Itʼs hydrodynamic design creates less turbulence and allows for greater stability at higher training speeds, and faster turns. There is no purge valve on the Freestyle Snorkel, so swimmers must use greater force to purge water from the tube -- thus leading to a greater training effect. Whichever version of the Swimmerʼs Snorkel you choose, youʼll find it to be the best tool for improving swimming technique...period.

Stationary Cord Long Hip Belt

Pick up your own Stationary Cord Long Hip Belt directly from FINIS by clicking here. Use the coupon code "goswim" to save an extra 15% off your order. The Finis Long Hip Belt is used to develop race-pace speed and technique. It consists of two items: An adjustable nylon belt inside a neoprene sleeve for added comfort… …and a resistance cord that is 20.7 feet in length, and that stretches to a length of 25 yards or 25 meters. Inside the rubber tubing is a safety string, which provides a layer of safety in case the tubing should break. To use the Long Hip Belt, secure the loop to a stable anchor point such as a starting block or bulkhead. Slide the nylon belt through the small loop at one end of the resistance cord. Secure the nylon belt TIGHTLY around the waist, with the resistance cord at the back. Push off and start swimming freestyle. If you can reach the far end of the pool – great! Enjoy the ride back. Experiment with different head, body, and hip positions to see if you can gain ground with a particular position. Experiment by adding more kick…or by grabbing more water on your catch. Resistance training uses the overload principle from land training to develop strength and power while swimming. Resisted swimming…and stationary swimming…allow your coach to observe stroke technique and the effect of CHANGES that you make in your technique. Once you get the hang of swimming against resistance, and if you can make it to the other end of the pool, try some assisted training on the way back. Push off and start swimming right away, adapting your stroke technique and stroke RATE to the higher speed. When the cord goes slack, maintain your cadence and keep swimming. Assisted swimming will help you adapt to the higher speeds of racing, and will expose flaws in your racing stroke, without causing you to over-exert. The Long Hip Belt can be used for breaststroke… …for butterfly… …and (if you turn it so the cord it at your stomach) for backstroke. The Long Hip Belt adds variety and intensity to any workout, and is a great tool for getting you ready to race.

Foil Monofin

Order your Foil Monofin directly from FINIS by clicking here. Use the "goswimtv" coupon code to receive a discount. Underwater dolphin kick is fast becoming the most important movement in swimming, and there's no better way to master this skill than training with a FINIS Foil Monofin. With the foil monofin, you can learn the dolphin kick with the full body motion developed and made popular by coach Bob Gillett. The Foil Monofin teaches you to use your entire body to create powerful and undulating dolphin kick. The most important skill in competitive swimming. It's unique single blade design promotes an equal use of down and up kicks for propulsion throughout the entire dolphin kick movement. The specifically designed technique channels control the flex of the fin and encourage correct dolphin movements. Movement generated from the core, and not from the knees. With the FOIL Monofin, you can't help from kick correctly. Because of it's large surface area, the Foil Monofin develops an exceptional workout for the muscles of your core and legs. A stronger core will make you faster in all four strokes, not just butterfly. Because of the soft rubber construction, the Foil Monofin is easy to get on and off. This makes for fast transitions, and ease of use for teams and personal use. Getting the Foil on and off won't slow down your practice. With it's open toe and heal design, the Foil Monofin fits a wide range of foot sizes, and with several sizes to choose from, everyone from age-groupers to elite swimmers can benefit from the new Foil technology. The soft rubber construction makes the Foil Monofin comfortable to wear and safe to use in a group. With the Foil, multiple swimmers can safely swim in a single lane. All in all, the Foil Monofin is one of the most significant swim products in years. It will take your dolphin technique to a new level, and, if you're a coach, it will improve the dolphin skills to the masses. With the Foil's great price, ease of use, and safe rubber construction, your entire team can now discover improved dolphin kick technique. The Foil Monofin, another great product from FINIS. The worldwide leader in technical swimming development.

Hydro Hip

Purchase the Hydro Hip directly from FINIS and save 15% by using the "goswim" coupon code. The Hydro Hip consists of two fins threaded onto a web belt. To get started, pull the belt tight around your waist or hips. The fins should stick straight out from each hip. Start by swimming a few 25s to get comfortable with the product. The Hydro Hip improves core strength by strengthening the muscles that help you rotate. It teaches you to rotate quickly...completely...and symmetrically to both sides. And it helps you identify and develop proper TIMING of the hips, arms and body. If your timing is not quite right... for example, if you pull first and THEN rotate... your hands or arms will hit the Hydro Hip as they exit the water. But if you LEAD WITH THE HIPS...and connect the hip rotation to the start of your pull, your hands and arms will not hit the fins. When you add a SNAP to the rotation, the fin moves out of the way before your hand gets to it. The Hydro Hip provides an intense workout for your core muscles, so it’s important not to use it for long-distance swimming. You’ll get the best results when you use it with great focus... for short distances. The Hydro Hip will also help improve your hip rotation and timing in backstroke. Swim 25s, making sure that you SNAP the Hydro Hips and get them out of the way of your hands as they exit the water. While it’s primarily a tool for freestyle and backstroke, The Hydro Hip can also be used for breaststroke. Simply adjust the blades to a 45-degree angle and secure the belt near the chest.. Swim a few 25s. If your hands are hitting the blades, it means you’re dropping your elbows or pulling too far back. By increasing your hand and arm speed, your hands will not hit the blades. The magic of the Hydro Hip will happen when you take it OFF, even after swimming as little as a hundred yards. When the resistance is eliminated, the lessons you learned about timing will still be there and you will swim with increased speed and efficiency, driving your swim from the hips, as opposed to pulling with your arms.

Forearm Fulcrum

Purchase your own Forearm Fulcrum directly from FINIS and use "goswim" in the coupon code to save 15%. Despite its odd shape, the Forearm Fulcrum is one of the most effective tools for building a technically correct stroke. It comes in both adult and junior sizes. To put on the Forearm Fulcrum, slide you hand through the loops, making sure the Forearm-Fulcrum logo is pressed against the inside of your wrist. When you swim freestyle, you should notice that the Fulcrum puts your hand, wrist, and forearm in an optimal position for EVF -- Early Vertical Forearm. It means that you pull with not only your hand but also your entire forearm – and that you engage the hand and forearm IMMEDIATELY after the catch. Also notice that the fulcrum encourages you to initiate the pull by LIFTING THE ELBOW… and not by pulling back with your hand. As you pull, notice that the Fulcrum keeps your wrist from collapsing. It helps you maintain a single, uninterrupted pulling surface from the beginning of the pull… to the very end. Because the Forearm Fulcrum TOUCHES your wrist and forearm, it AWAKENS this part of your arm and gives you a heightened awareness of your forearm when you swim. The Forearm Fulcrum can be used for backstroke – where it encourages you to push water with the palm AND forearm. For breaststrokers, the Fulcrum encourages early vertical forearm. At the catch, it helps the elbows stay high, and encourages you to maintain a single pulling surface from fingertips to elbow. If you’re working on butterfly with the Fulcrum, try single-arm drills, where you can focus on a high-elbow catch. Remember: The Forearm Fulcrum, is a teaching tool. Use it for short distances, with great focus and attention to how it is adjusting the shape of your hand and forearm.

Dryland Cords

Purchase your set of Dryland Cords from FINIS. Use coupon code "goswim" to receive a 15% discount. Finis Dryland Cords provide swim conditioning outside the pool. They come in three resistance levels -- yellow for light resistance, green for medium, and red for heavy – and have padded handles for comfort and safety. To start your workout, wrap the cord around a stable object such as a stair rail, a starting block… or…the pole for the backstroke flags. There are many exercises you can do, but try to choose ones that simulate swimming motions and that isolate muscles vital to the sport. You can use Dryland Cords to train the triceps… …biceps… …shoulders… …abs… …lats… …quads… …and thighs. Used on a regular basis, Finis Dryland Cords will help prevent swimming injuries, and will help make you a stronger, faster swimmer. Lightweight and small, the cords make it easy to get in a swim-related workout every day, even if you can’t get to the pool.