I had an interesting discussion with my son about this, so I'm interested in seeing what you think. I admit, I don't like seeing divers flailing along with poor finning technique, or overusing their hands. But my son had some interesting points:
1) Fish, dolphins, turtles, etc all have front fins and use them.
2) Small hand movements use small muscles and very little energy.
So if your hands are not otherwise engaged with gear, why not use them?
I told him it was because it made him look like a dork.
1) Fish, dolphins, turtles, etc all have front fins and use them.
2) Small hand movements use small muscles and very little energy.
So if your hands are not otherwise engaged with gear, why not use them?
I told him it was because it made him look like a dork.