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SwimFin

Side view of a float showing the body straps. Rear view of a float showing the curved fin. Side view of a float showing the body straps. Front view of a float showing the curve of the fin. Underside view of a float showing the body straps. Close view of a float showing the moulded inscription in the base. Side view of a float showing the packaging. Side view of a float showing the packaging.
Side view of a float showing the body straps. Rear view of a float showing the curved fin. Side view of a float showing the body straps. Front view of a float showing the curve of the fin. Underside view of a float showing the body straps. Close view of a float showing the moulded inscription in the base. Side view of a float showing the packaging. Side view of a float showing the packaging.

Classification

Description

A buoyancy aid in the form of a shark fin which attaches to the trunk of the body with two textile straps. The SwimFin (R) is endorsed by the ASA, the UK governing body. It is designed to help children to learn to swim by developing a better swimming position in the water compared with more traditional buoyancy aids. Designed and developed by Kevin Moseley the SwimFin (R) is made in China from EVA foam.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Moseley, Kevin
Manufacturer
SwimFin

Inscriptions

moulded: "SwimFin(R) www.swimfin.co.uk Warning; sutable for 15-30kg. will not protect from drowning. Use only under constant competent supervision. EN71 & EN13138. Registered community design 000523725-0001 Made in China" (both sides of fin and base)

Object number

AIBDC : 006674

Date

2012

Country

China

Method

unknown
foamed

Material

plastic
EVA
ethylene vinyl acetate
unidentified straps
textile
Dimensions
Width
120mm
Height
245mm
Depth
257mm

Colour

blue
black