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Here is the collection of research aided by Dr. Sam Miller. Hope you enjoy and please feel free to provide feedback. Thanks
The History of: Duck Feet
The History of: Duck Feet
Duck Feet Fins
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"In the early twentieth century watermen witnessed swim fins evolve from sticky palm fronds to meticulously manufactured tools. One of the largest steps in that process was taken by Arthur H. Brown. Arthur is described as an expert diver in his day. At the time, Churchill Swim Fins were the only option for increased propulsion in the Ocean. He imagined a fin that provided more thrust and floated. This new symmetrical fin would stand in stark contrast to it’s predecessors and create die-hard fans from the very beginning."
"In the early twentieth century watermen witnessed swim fins evolve from sticky palm fronds to meticulously manufactured tools. One of the largest steps in that process was taken by Arthur H. Brown. Arthur is described as an expert diver in his day. At the time, Churchill Swim Fins were the only option for increased propulsion in the Ocean. He imagined a fin that provided more thrust and floated. This new symmetrical fin would stand in stark contrast to it’s predecessors and create die-hard fans from the very beginning."
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Fascinating write-up. The development of the materials involved was of particular interest to me.
Cameron.
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Cameron.
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I took my full foot Duck Feet fins to the pool today, and enjoyed getting them wet. These fins are very comfortable, and while not as powerful as my Giant U.D.T. Duck Feet, they were certainly very acceptable. I swam laps with them, did some surface dives, and simply enjoyed the water with them.
I have two sets of full foot Duck Feet, and the other set is marked "blemished." The other set is in better shap (this set has some minor cracking on the rubber surface), but has the rib extending right across the toes. This set has th toes free f the center rib, which makes them more comfortable
John
I have two sets of full foot Duck Feet, and the other set is marked "blemished." The other set is in better shap (this set has some minor cracking on the rubber surface), but has the rib extending right across the toes. This set has th toes free f the center rib, which makes them more comfortable
John
Great posting on the history of Duck Feet ! I worked with a fellow 30 years ago and he had
a pair and loved them !
Sea Dwellers
a pair and loved them !
Sea Dwellers
I used mine yesterday in the pool. They still perform well, but I cannot use them in open water until it warms up, as they only fit over my thin pool booties.
SeaRat
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