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Short or long swimming fins? The answer is both. You don't need to buy both, but you should try both, and you can purchase and use either one.
You will move your legs faster when flutter kicking with short fins, but long fins will give you a greater push when dolphin kicking, making it easier to work on your butterfly arms. Regardless of which type suits you best, fins are a must.