Even Fish Envy SplitFins
Why SplitFins deliver more propulsion
with less air consumption
All it took was watching the tail fins of
fish – except that we couldn't
keep up with them because our traditional fins took too much effort. Using hard
kicking paddle fins can result in leg strain, fatigue and cramping. Because of
the kick resistance of a paddle fin, divers often “felt” like they
were moving fast. But underwater speedometers proved that these divers were
actually moving relatively slow. SplitFins deliver more propulsion with less
drag and
kick with less effort. Reducing the stress and strain of the kick results in
greater sustained speed, power and comfort. Independent testing has also confirmed
that the SplitFin design significantly reduces air consumption.
Not all SplitFins are the same.
Splitfins come in a variety of shapes, sizes and stiffness. These contribute
greatly to overall comfort and performance. A fin with short, soft blades will
kick easier than a longer, stiffer one, but will require many more kicks to
travel the same distance. A blade that is too stiff will require too much effort
to kick comfortably. The Atomic SplitFins were specifically designed to optimize
all these variables. They are easy kicking fins that deliver high thrust, speed,
and efficiency with a comfortable, low frequency kick cycle.
How To Swim With Atomic
SplitFins
Don't worry about how easy the SplitFins are to kick. There is nothing
wrong, you're probably already going just as fast as you did with your old
fins. Although they work with a variety of kicking styles, you should adapt to
a smaller range, more frequent flutter kick for maximum performance.
The smaller-range rapid flutter kick also keeps your legs within the
slipstream of your body so that you punch a hole in the water that is only as
big as your shoulders and your tank. Remember, less drag means more speed and
less effort.
How Atomic Aquatics SplitFins Work
SplitFin Wings “Slice” Through
the Water
Traditional paddle fins work by pushing water rearward. As
a paddle fin is pushed through the water, much of the water spills over the top
surface of the blade and sticks to it, creating drag. Extra kicking effort is
required to overcome that drag. The Atomic SplitFin slices through the water
with two wing-shaped surfaces, creating lift and forward propulsion more like a
propeller. Any water traveling over the top of the blade is funneled into and
out of the opening (split) between the wings. Drag is reduced, effort is
reduced, and efficiency is increased.
Propeller-Fin™ Technology Moves
You Faster
Atomic Aquatics SplitFins use Propeller-Fin Technology to deliver ultra-high
speeds with a small-range rapid flutter kick. This works in the same manner
that increasing the RPM on a boat propeller accelerates a boat to high speeds.
Multi-Composite Plastics And
Other Uniquely Atomic Features
The Atomic signature is our use of exotic materials specifically designed to
improve performance. We developed multi-composite plastics for the SplitFins to
maximize the efficiency of the kick with less fatigue. Flexible side rails and
a stiff foot pocket are combined with stiff battens in the blade to control the
flex pattern for optimum performance. Our patented EZ-LOK Buckle System is one
of those distinct Atomic features that make divers love us even more.
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