Bi-fins technique for dynamics

[TheDude]

Hi all,

I'm currently trying to improve on my bi-fin technique. Or better to say finally to have a technique at all . Are there any good videos of DYF with bi-fins on the net? I remeber Tom Sietas had one on his webpage, but it seems not to be there anymore. :waterwork All other DYF videos I found where with a mono.

And I have also a very specific question for those using arms along the body style:
Do you keep your fingers relaxed (causes a slight drag as they will bend) or hold them straight (takes some effort)? Or do you put them on your hips?

 

[trux]

Check out for example videos of Stephane Mifsud and Tom Sietas in my video collection (see the link in the signature - well, some of the links may be also outdated too, but I'll be releasing a new version of the website soon). There are also many other videos of DYF with bi-fins in the collection. The technique varies and depends on your style and apnea capacity. Those with great physical form, great swimming experience, and perfect style usually prefer going faster and in better hydrodynamic shape (hands front, using some muscular tension to keep perfect hydrodynamic shape). They usually swim faster than 1m/s. However, most of these competitors finish sooner or later with a monofin which seems to be more efficient for the fast approach.

Those who have very good static apnea times usually prefer swimming very slowly (< 1m/s) but relaxed (often hands down relaxed along the body) with relatively bad hydrodynamics - the above mentioned world recordmen Sietas and Mifsud are probably the best examples.

 

[RydDragyn]

(Forehand note: I'm a relative newbie)

I usually have my hands out in front me with the fingers extended. Sometimes I will put one hand on top of the other, although I'm not sure what effect this has on drag, nor if really saves effort by letting the top hand rest.

My best times have come from relaxing at all parts of the dive and keeping a constant pace. I used to set a distance goal, and I would naively sprint the last few meters out of impatience and air panic. In the end, it only stressed me out, and prevented me from extended my PB. Now, I choose to relax and almost glide along at around 3feet/sec.

 

[constantine]

Check out for example videos of Stephane Mifsud and Tom Sietas in my video collection (see the link in the signature - well, some of the links may be also outdated too, but I'll be releasing a new version of the website soon). There are also many other videos of DYF with bi-fins in the collection. The technique varies and depends on your style and apnea capacity. Those with great physical form, great swimming experience, and perfect style usually prefer going faster and in better hydrodynamic shape (hands front, using some muscular tension to keep perfect hydrodynamic shape). They usually swim faster than 1m/s. However, most of these competitors finish sooner or later with a monofin which seems to be more efficient for the fast approach.

Those who have very good static apnea times usually prefer swimming very slowly (< 1m/s) but relaxed (often hands down relaxed along the body) with relatively bad hydrodynamics - the above mentioned world recordmen Sietas and Mifsud are probably the best examples.

the mifsud video doesn´t work....... ,what should i do...?
thx
andi

 

[TheDude]

Those who have very good static apnea times usually prefer swimming very slowly (< 1m/s) but relaxed (often hands down relaxed along the body) with relatively bad hydrodynamics - the above mentioned world recordmen Sietas and Mifsud are probably the best examples.

I already chose the hands along the body style, I'm more of the endurance type. I would like to study videos of Sietas and Mifsud were I think just by their results you can assume that their technique is very effective. But both of them cannot be accessed even via your video collection. (which is really extraordinary BTW ) Can't wait for your new site to appear. There are few bifins videos (mainly greek guys), but mostly the turns cannot be seen at all.

I just recently got the right (at least I hope) feeling for the fins - making them move in a kind of wave, with not too much amplitude. Makes the kicking very relaxed.

If any of you has any 150m+ bifin dynamic video, please share it with us