Fins
Shopping for
fins, whether for diving, snorkeling or recreational swimming, comes down to comfort. Below you'll find descriptions of the major fin designs. What each feature attempts to do, in the end, is make you feel comfortable while your feet are inside the fins, kicking away. Of course, your compatibility with a fin depends on the contours of your foot and your strength, as well as what you plan to use the fins for, how often, and where (In a pool? In the ocean? 100 feet below the surface in a drift?).
'''Basic Fin Types'''
These are five major designs for fins. You'll notice, in the
Swim
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Surf
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Snorkel
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Scuba
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Free Diving and Spearfishing
Hints About Sizing and Fit
* You want to make sure that the fins have some room to breathe. While exercising your feet will naturally swell. If the fins are too tight they can give you blisters and rub your feet raw.
* When in doubt, opt for a halfheel fins with adjustable straps, which are very comfortable and can be used in various types of underwater activities.
* If you plan to swim in chilly climates you will want to invest in neoprene
fin socks. In cold temperatures, usually anything below 40 degrees (F), many pros recommend wearing a
drysuit, though it's expensive and requires some training. If you plan to wear a drysuit you'll need fins an extra size or two bigger.
* If your feet are oddly shaped or your toes are very long, closedtoed and easy to customize to your feet.
* Free divers will need long-blade fins that provide quick, strong bursts of power, while bodyboarders and surfers require short, easily maneuverable fins.
Split vs Paddle
While most fins operate like paddles,
Scuba Diving:
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Popular Fin Brands
* Aeris
* Apollo
* Atomic
* Deep See
* Oceanic
* Scubapro
* Seaquest
* Sherwood
* Tusa
* Force Fin
* Mares
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