摘要 |
A swim fin (10) adapted to be worn on a foot of a swimmer including a sole plate (14) having a rear portion (22) and front portion (18). A means for securing the sole plate to the swimmer's foot is provided consisting of a pair of flaps (34) integral with the rear portion (22) of the sole plate (14) plus adjustment straps (42) and a heel strap (46). Also provided are sets of water channeling vanes (58) which may be of many different designs. They may be attached to the upper or lower surface of the sole plate (14) through holes (54). The preferred embodiment further includes a fin extention (90) for attachment to the outer end (18) of the sole plate (14) and a speed pod (98) for attachment to the center of the underside (30) of the sole plate (14). Additionally, the modular components of the invention may be provided in kit form with a template to determine module fixation. |