Richard Stark’s Amazing Neptune Fins Help Amputees Swim Again

<a href="http://www.richardstark.tk/">Richard Stark's</a> Neptune Fins are beautiful prosthetics designed for lower limb amputees longing to get <a href="http://inhabitat.com/green-roofed-municipal-pools-create-an-enchanting-public-space-in-povoacao-portugal/">back in the water</a>. Recognizing the numerous health problems associated with lack of movement and the benefits of swimming, the young Swedish designer created a safe, practical, and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/can-mud-from-the-gowanus-canal-be-turned-into-glass-cubes/">environmentally harmless</a> option that is perfect for the casual or serious swimmer. Unlike many prosthetics, these fins will give amputees a new lease on life without breaking the bank. Take a closer look at their amazing design after the jump.

The young Swedish designer hard at work on the Neptune Fin

This is one of Richard Stark's neptune sketches

Another colorful sketch for a simple but harmless design that won't leach harmful chemicals into the environment.

The green parts are made from soft silicone and the stiffer blue parts are made from easily recycled polypropylene.

The fins can be adjusted according to the wearer's strength, and will allow for a semi-circular movement.

The Neptune fin is not only environmentally friendly, it is also very durable as the materials used are resistant to most chemicals and acids. Plus, they are comfortable.