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.
Compact Packable Diver Fins
The 'Folding Fins' are Lighter and More Compact Than Technical Fins
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.