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Compact Packable Diver Fins

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'Folding Fins' are Lighter and More Compact Than Technical Fins

— March 3, 2022 — Lifestyle
The 'Folding Fins' are a compact, travel-friendly accessory for avid divers and snorkelers alike that will provide them with a way to easily partake in the aquatic pastime without having to track down gear.

The fins are poised as being 50% lighter than technical alternatives on the market, while also featuring a reinforced membrane and the ability to be adjusted to a number of different shoe sizes. The fins are also designed to be three-times smaller than existing options on the market when folded, while still maintaining an ergonomic fit when in use.

The 'Folding Fins' highlight a biomimetic design that is inspired by nature and will provide a truly intuitive experience in the water to help divers swim with much more agility.
Trend Themes
1. Compact Travel-friendly Diving Gear - Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create and market travel-friendly diving gear that is lighter, more compact and easier to carry.
2. Biomimicry-inspired Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to adopt biomimicry-inspired design features for improved performance in aquatic activities.
3. Adjustable Diving Gear - Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create adjustable diving gear that can be adapted to fit different shoe sizes and body types.
Industry Implications
1. Diving Equipment Manufacturing - Companies in the diving equipment manufacturing industry can innovate by developing and marketing backpack-friendly dive gear.
2. Sports and Recreation Retailing - Opportunity for sports and recreation retailers to market and sell compact, adjustable, and lightweight diving equipment to a growing customer base of diving enthusiasts.
3. Eco-friendly Diving Tourism - Opportunity for eco-friendly tourism companies to promote and offer sustainable diving experiences that integrate biomimicry-inspired design and lightweight gear.
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