On the water that is. This is not a trick question. While reading the board I've seen some interesting comments about splitfins; to wit, a diver cannot thrust as high above the water as with paddles. This comes into play when reaching for a ladder or platform, or pranging a seagull which has dumped into your snorkel.
Also, I've heard(from one gent) that the split stirs up sediment, at least more than claimed.
If these observations are true, I'm wondering if the splits might lose some propulsive force when the diver is stationary. That is, they are more dependent on forward motion for generating thrust and lift. Perhaps swimming in place or swimming at slow speed against a heavy load generates more turbulence?
Comments, analysis or opinions?
Also, I've heard(from one gent) that the split stirs up sediment, at least more than claimed.
If these observations are true, I'm wondering if the splits might lose some propulsive force when the diver is stationary. That is, they are more dependent on forward motion for generating thrust and lift. Perhaps swimming in place or swimming at slow speed against a heavy load generates more turbulence?
Comments, analysis or opinions?
