[ He knows what his tail is working on-- A little doodle of what he thinks a gargoyle leaping out of the water should look like. A lizard bursting out from a self-made air bubble under the surface defying the laws of water resistance. It's pretty good too... ]

If you go under the water and try to flap them, you'll feel more resistance but it shouldn't be as hard on your joints. [ Getting all scientific like that night back at the shop. ] It's why physical therapists use water as a means for treating sports injuries. You get the resistance you need to make the muscles and bones work without the harsh impact.

If anything, swimming should make you fly better... [ Keep flappin', Lizard Boy. ]