Have you ever seen the clip of Triumph the insult comic dog covering all the star wars fans waiting outside for Episode II to open. Most of them were in complete makeup and outfits etc.

He went up to this guy dressed like a storm trooper, he asked the guy who he was suposed to be. guy replies: I am a storm trooper, Triumph immediately replied in the same voice: you are a giant dork....

that's the exact voice I keep hearing in my head everytime somebody recommends another pool toy or a starp somethign else on to run or bike with...

"MONOFIN: I've seen those and remember reading an article about them but it's just strikes me as one more thing to bring to the pool that screams "I AM THE ULTIMATE TRI-GEEK....BEHOLD AND FEAR MY HUGE BAG OF SWIM 'TOOLS'"

I completely agree with you. BUT for an occasional thing, try to borrow one to do with some fly. There is absolutely nothing like it! You will launch out of the water like a dolphin on 'roids. It is simply great. (swim geek mode: off)