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Old December 30th, 2007, 03:54 AM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
Larry L
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"Mike" wrote


I am quite intrigued by the paddles, they donīt look as though they

would give you very much propulsion though. Could you wear them as
well as the normal fins? I am just trying to visualise how they work.


They don't give much propulsion at all

Look at te second photo ... The left boot has the paddle in the back
position, the one it assumes as you push your foot forward, the idea is to
create as little drag as possible .... the right boot has the paddle out as
it is when you pull your leg to the rear .. 'grabbing' a bit of water and
propelling you forward

They work so poorly I only used them a couple times ( years ago ) and never
with any attempt to also use fins