All swimmers Novice through Division 4 need a pair of long rubber fins with a built in foot.

All swimmers Div 5 -8 need short training fins (like zoomers).

 Once again please not the dive fins.

Now the difference in the diving fins vs the swim fins is:

Usually the diving fins are longer and are made for a longer slower kick. There is also a back on them that is adjustable. This is not good for younger kids because they come off so easily. And we have been using up a lot of practice time for the younger kids just to have them put their dive fins back on.

The swim fins are for a faster quicker kick. They improve ankle flexibility and leg strength. They fit snug on the foot so they don't fall off.

• At www.swim2000.com

Training Fins $16.99

Rubber Swim Fins $24.70

Red Zoomers $23.79

• At www.swimoutlet.com

Floating Swim Fins $22.95

Red Zoomers $22.95

TYR Flex Fins $21.95

• At www.jdpence.com

Flexfins $28.00

Rubber Swim Fins $28.00

Bettertime Full Foot Swim Fins $21.00

Red Zoomers $29.99