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TYR Crossblade Fin review
- Price Paid:$27.00
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User rating:(3.9)
- Would buy again from this company: Yes
- Used product for: 1 months
- # of logged workouts:
"I am very pleased with this purchase and I think it has increased my form and ankle flexibility greatly in just a few workouts. What they lack in comfort they make up 10 fold in increased morale and performance."Morally Diminished
Ease of use
If you can kick at all this are easy to use. I tend to kick too hard when I use them but I can concentrate more on my upper body form at the same time.
Quality of Construction
I have only used them a few times but they seem well made and I hope they last for a long time.
Fit
I wear a 10.5 to 11.5 depending upon the shoes I buy so I bought the 11-12 size (XL) and they seem a little tight at the top of my foot and a little short as well. But I have nothing to compare them to. I would buy at least a size larger than normal next time.
Comfort
A little tight around the top and your toes extend out the front. They are uncomfortable at the beginning of each workout but eventually I don't notice anymore. I tend to cramp a little in my arches when I use for more than about 500 yards as well.
Adjustability
Not adjustable.
Value
I cannot complain about the value especially since they have impoved my swimming tons.
Appearance
I don't know what is worse...being the only guy in a speedo or the only person doing laps with flippers. Gald I don't care. Unless she is hot!
Customer Service
I purchased online and the communication from the company was great. They emailed me when the order was placed, when it was expected to arrive, when it was shipped, and after it was delivered. What more can I ask for?
Performance
Because my swimming sucks and I kick like a wimp, I actually go backwards useing a kickboard, I am super pleased with the performance and my increased performance as well.
Strengths
Price and immediate improvement of my swimming. I feel more confident in the water with them and after I remove them I can definately notice improvement.
Weakness
They are not the most comfortable things to wear in the world. Everytime I use them eventually some kid wants to race. Not such a bad thing as I like to have fun while I workout but it sucks when you lose a 25 yard race to a 10 year old.
- 5 people use
- 37 workouts logged
- 249.34 miles / 85.3 hours logged
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Ease of installation
How difficult can it be to put on flippers? They are a little ackward at first as you toes are exposed but after a lap or two you don't notice.