Modified Flutter Kick
SKILL VALUE
The modified flutter kick is a gentler, more contained version of the standard flutter kick. This technique uses shorter leg movements, which are perfect for maintaining propulsion in delicate environments like coral reefs or silty areas where minimizing disturbance is key. The kick is especially helpful on stron currents, if you really have to swim against it.
Usefull at:
Currents where you have to swim against it with a continous propulsion.
Moving continously while filming or observing marine life.
Silty or delicate environments where minimal water disturbance is key.
Maintaining trim and position in low-visibility or confined dives.
Learn How to
Keep leg movements small and controlled, using just the ankles and lower legs.
Practice keeping your knees bent for compact kicks that minimize disturbance.
Combine the kick with effective buoyancy control to maintain position.
Combine the top and the bottom of your fins for the kick and the forward movement.
Step by Step
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With the top of your fin blade kick the water downwards (left leg). With the other fin blade kick the water upwards.
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Then just change this process.Â
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Both legs should invert the movement from the other leg to stay stable.
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Use only your ankles and your lower legs. Your upper legs should be in line with your upper body.
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Your gluts and your hamstrings are the biggest muscles in your body, means they use a lot of oxygen once used. Do not use them to save energy and gas supply.
