flippers are also orientated different than fins. Marine mammals can have fins, but they aren't the primary propulsionBy that definition, wouldn't the pelvic and pectoral fins on a fish be flippers?
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flippers are also orientated different than fins. Marine mammals can have fins, but they aren't the primary propulsionBy that definition, wouldn't the pelvic and pectoral fins on a fish be flippers?
Back in the dark ages, we were told they were cylinders, not tanks. Only the ignorant called them tanks. A bottle held the post-dive refreshment.
Tanks, cylinders, flippers or fins don't bother me. Goggles do a bit, because they have a clear aquatic meaning that is different from the mask.
Oxygen is just wrong. It's an air tank, unless there's tech diving involved.
it's a more accurate term than FINS, which divers started using to make themselves feel superior to "mere snorkelers". Marine mammals use flippers for propulsion, fish use fins.