# Compact Packable Diver Fins The 'Folding Fins' are Lighter and More Compact Than Technical Fins By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-03-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-fins References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/folding-fins-for-diving-03-03-2022/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exotech/folding-fins-a-true-compact-fins-no-compromises)  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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **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. - **Biomimicry-inspired Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to adopt biomimicry-inspired design features for improved performance in aquatic activities. - **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. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Diving Equipment Manufacturing:** Companies in the diving equipment manufacturing industry can innovate by developing and marketing backpack-friendly dive gear. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Underwater Jetpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kikfin.md) - [Folding Travel-Friendly Winter Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-skis.md) - [Adaptive Swim Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimble.md) - [Hydrodynamic Weighted Diver Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrospine-freediving-weight.md) - [Intuitive Underwater Scuba Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surando-underwater-scooter.md) - [Arm-Attached Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-scooters.md) - [Collapsible Carbon Fiber Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packable-kayak.md) - [Compact Luxury Submersibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-submersible.md) - [Waist-Worn Underwater Thrusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-thruster.md)