FINIS have developed the backstroke start wedge as an affordable way for swimmers to practice with a backstroke wedge before championship swim meets. The Backstroke Start Wedge is FINA compliant and can be used during training and competition as a way for swimmers to get an explosive start without slipping. Practice before competition - Allows swimmers to learn how to use the device, find their setting and optimize the benefits prior to competition Explosive race start - Adds power and agility to swimmer’s backstroke start Affordable way to gain experience - Coaches are finally able to outfit every lane with a backstroke starting device Manual system- much more affordable and versatile than automatic devices The FINIS backstroke wedge fits all standard block, it is compatible with single post, two-post, four-post and large-base blocksSwimmers can easily customize the wedge height through five different settings thanks to the adjustable feature. FINIS worked in collaboration with Vince Harris at WEDG Swim Start Systems (County Cork, Ireland) to develop the FINIS Backstroke Start Wedge. Vince is an Irish engineer and swim dad who began making his own wedges for his daughter's swim team after learning how expensive they were. He had one goal in mind: to create an affordable alternative that fits all standard blocks.