PF1 POD Swim Fins - Balanced Swimming Fins for Learning, Training and Ocean Use
The PF1 POD Swim Fins are designed first and foremost as a balanced swimming fin for learning, training, and fitness in both pool and open-water environments. Their lightweight construction, forgiving flex, and symmetrical blade design make them ideal for developing efficient kick technique, building endurance, and maintaining long-session comfort.
Because of this balanced design, the PF1s also transition naturally into bodysurfing, bodyboarding, and knee boarding, where controlled propulsion and stability matter more than aggressive thrust.
The PF1 is the lightest model in the PF Series range, reducing rotational load on the ankles, knees, and hips. This makes it especially suitable for beginners, youth, fitness swimmers, and riders who value comfort and joint preservation during extended sessions.
Manufactured at our Malaysian natural rubber fin factory, POD is the first to develop variegated-colour straps and rails, producing unique colour patterns inspired by ocean life. No two pairs are identical.
PF1 Swim Fin Features
- Manufactured from premium natural buoyant rubber compounds in Malaysia
- Lightest fin design within the PF Series range
- Symmetric blade for balanced thrust and reduced joint load
- Extended foot pocket for comfort and versatile fitting
- Unique Splay Rails® combined with a symmetric blade for stable propulsion and control
- Drainage design allows quick release of water and sand from the foot pocket.
- Variegated colour straps and rails inspired by ocean life, with each pair uniquely patterned
Use Case Clarity - Where PF1 Excels
- Swimming and Fitness: Ideal for pool training, open-water swimming, and technique development
- Bodysurfing and Bodyboarding: Entry-level propulsion with balance and forgiveness before progressing to PF2 or PF3
- Knee Boarding: Provides quick, controlled propulsion where short bursts of speed are required, and the board supplies primary lift
The Mark of Quality - Natural Rubber Manufacturing
Because POD® fins are crafted from premium natural Malaysian rubber, they may arrive with a light white powder or waxy residue. This is a natural mould release agent used during the handcrafted manufacturing process.
Note on Colour: This residue is naturally more visible on black rubber fins due to contrast and is a sign of unused, factory-fresh rubber.
To remove: Wash with hot water before first use to reveal the natural rubber finish.
PF1 Swim Fin Sizing
Step 1 - Foot Length and Width
- Small: 6-7 - Length 23 cm, Width 8.5 cm
- Small/Medium: 7-8 - Length 24 cm, Width 9 cm
- Medium: 8-9 - Length 25 cm, Width 9.5 cm
- Medium/Large: 9-10 - Length 26 cm, Width 10 cm
- Large: 10-11 - Length 27 cm, Width 10.5 cm
- Extra Large: 11-12 - Length 27 cm, Width 11 cm
- Measurements are maximum sizes before stretch.
- Natural rubber stretch allowance up to 5 mm for a snug fit
Step 2 - Ankle Strap Width
- Small: 8.2 cm
- Small/Medium: 8.7 cm
- Medium: 9.3 cm
- Medium/Large: 9.5 cm
- Large: 10 cm
- Extra Large: 10.5 cm
- Measurements are before stretch
- Strap stretch allowance of 10-15 mm for secure, non-slip fit
Swim Fin Sizing Versus Shoe Size
Shoe size is not a reliable guide for swim fins. Fin fit depends on foot length, width, and stretch characteristics rather than adjustable lacing systems.
Please use the measurements above or the POD Fit Finder to eliminate guesswork and select the correct PF1 size for comfort first, then for control and efficiency.
Care and Use Advice
POD natural rubber swim fins are designed for swimming, bodysurfing, bodyboarding, kneeboarding, and ocean photography. They are not designed for forward walking or running.
We recommend a common-sense approach, such as walking backwards when wearing fins, to preserve structure and extend product life.
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Open water and pool swimming
I purchased the PF1 and PF2 Swim fins,I use for open water and pool swimming, they are very well made and I would highly recommend. Thank you Shane
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Pod flippers
Great flippers I don’t go in the surf with out them.
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PF1 POD Swim Fins
Awesome fins, great fit, super comfy. Use them for swim training and body surfing. Highly recommended. Great service too. Thank you Shane!
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Fantastic service .Top quality product
This is a high quality product. I bought a POD hand board then I bought POD flippers, Unbelievable on the wave, very happy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Pod1 fins
Best fins out. I have stuck with them over all other brands for years.
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PF1 fins
Really comfortable, snug at foot entry but plenty of toe room. Sand drained out of scupper(?) perfectly. Even in the washing machine shore break they never felt as though they would come off. Perfecto.
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Avis POD 1
C'est ma deuxième paire de POD 1 et j'en suis pleinement satisfait dans ma pratique du bodysurf. C'est palmes sont courtes et légères donc facile à transporter et agréable dans l'eau, le chausson est tres confortable et ergonomique, la voilure est un bon compromis entre souplesse et efficacité dans des petites à moyenne conditions de surf. This is my second pair of POD 1s and I am fully satisfied with my bodysurfing practice. These fins are short and light so easy to carry and pleasant in the water, the liner is very comfortable and ergonomic, the blade is a good compromise between flexibility and efficiency in small to medium surf conditions.
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pod 1 fins
Aloha-So excited you are still making these, had my last pair for over a decade!
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Legend Fins!
I’ve had a pair of grey PF1 fins for 8 years and they’ve only just started to split in the rubber now. Looking forward to my new PF2 set.