Patent ID: 6537114
Filing Date: 2003-03-25
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A spear-bladed swim fin, comprising:a foot pocket, said foot pocket receiving a foot; and a spear-shaped swim fin blade coupled to said foot pocket, said spear-shaped blade defining an aperture through which water may flow and having a surface area surrounded by an edge perimeter, said spear-shaped blade extending away from said foot pocket and terminating at a distal end in a substantially narrow and pointed end and further comprising: first and second laterally convex flares, said flares coupled to said spear-shaped blade generally adjacent a proximal end thereof, said flares being convex and on opposite sides of said spear-shaped blade and further comprising: a first adjustable fastener, said first adjustable fastener coupled to said first convex flare; a second adjustable fastener, said second adjustable fastener coupled to said second convex flare; whereby a diver's swim-kick energy undulates said swim fin blade for propulsion.