The DaFin Yellow and Red fins feature the official, iconic colours of the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association for maximum visibility at sea. Made from high-quality natural rubber and fully buoyant, they combine an ultra-flexible foot pocket that minimises irritation with a patented rigid blade to deliver exceptional propulsion during your sessions or rescues – available on the Waimea website.
The DAFIN fin was developed by Andy Cochran, an Australian who has been living in Hawaii for 28 years. Cochran worked as a lifeguard in Australia on the famous Bondi Beach and was one of the pioneers of surf lifesaving in Australia.
With the help of professional lifeguards in Hawaii such as Mark Cunningham and Brian Keaulana, Cochran developed a high-performance fin. DAFIN combines the comfort of a boot with an innovative design to create a unique fin that is extremely effective in the most extreme conditions.
Ten years ago, DAFIN was granted a US patent for its unique design. The Hawaiian Lifeguard Association has endorsed Dafin as the standard equipment for lifeguards for the past eight years.
Dafin is the number one choice for lifeguards, bodysurfers and top watermen worldwide. This fin is the benchmark for over 40 local authorities and lifesaving organisations in the United States.
The Dafin is the most powerful and comfortable fin in the water today. Dafin delivers high performance in the most challenging surf conditions for lifeguards and bodysurfers, whilst remaining agile enough to provide any user with optimum safety in the ocean.