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Posted: 4/18/2023 9:36:01 AM EDT
[Last Edit: djkest]
So I love to snorkel. The last trip we took to Maui we did 9 snorkel sessions in 6 days. But the fins always tear my feet apart.
The first set of fins I had wore a bad blister on the side of my big toe. The more I kicked the worse it got. Then I got a larger pair of fins and they were sliding around on my feet. I wear a size 12 Wide shoe so that might be an issue. I could always test some fins in a local pool to see if they worked well. Any suggestions? Should I tape up my feet? EDIT: Looks like I should try using these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I27AXXC?tag=arfcom00-20 With something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T9LQ8B6?tag=arfcom00-20 |
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Posted: 4/18/2023 9:48:15 AM EDT
[Last Edit: WWolfe]
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Are you near Denver? Run up to Flatirons Scuba in Broomfield and talk to them, try on some decent fins. They'll get you setup correctly.
But, you are probably right - those socks might help. I know a few people that scuba with socks. |
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Posted: 4/18/2023 9:56:00 AM EDT
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I wore socks but it would only help for a couple more hours. Get the booties if it’s not too warm.
Wear your fins more around the home and in bed to build tolerance. |
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Posted: 4/18/2023 4:32:43 PM EDT
[#3]
Have you been using full foot or open heel fins? You need a pair of booties and open heel fins.
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Posted: 4/18/2023 6:23:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Marie: Have you been using full foot or open heel fins? You need a pair of booties and open heel fins. Full foot. These ones wrecked me: https://snorkelbob.com/product/moflex-snorkel-fins/ I really don't know anything about fins |
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Posted: 4/19/2023 1:49:11 PM EDT
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Were you using rental fins? If so, they generally suck.
How much snorkeling are we talking about? In current? Are you freediving or just chillin on the surface. I sold a lot of Ocean Reef Duo fins for 'surface' snorkeling in S FL. Its an open heel but designed to be used bare. Great customer reviews. |
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Posted: 4/19/2023 1:50:43 PM EDT
[#6]
Originally Posted By djkest: So I love to snorkel. The last trip we took to Maui we did 9 snorkel sessions in 6 days. But the fins always tear my feet apart. The first set of fins I had wore a bad blister on the side of my big toe. The more I kicked the worse it got. Then I got a larger pair of fins and they were sliding around on my feet. I wear a size 12 Wide shoe so that might be an issue. I could always test some fins in a local pool to see if they worked well. Any suggestions? Should I tape up my feet? EDIT: Looks like I should try using these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I27AXXC?tag=arfcom00-20 With something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T9LQ8B6?tag=arfcom00-20 NO! Full-foot fins suck for any kind of swimming. Go to a dive shop, buy some dive boots or shoes and a pair of OPEN HEEL fins. A decent shop will be able to fit you with a correct fin for snorkeling. |
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Posted: 4/20/2023 9:41:05 AM EDT
[Last Edit: djkest]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bap: Were you using rental fins? If so, they generally suck. How much snorkeling are we talking about? In current? Are you freediving or just chillin on the surface. I sold a lot of Ocean Reef Duo fins for 'surface' snorkeling in S FL. Its an open heel but designed to be used bare. Great customer reviews. Yes rental fins from Snorkel Bobs. We did 2-3 hours per day A little bit of both, usually not a ton of current |
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Posted: 4/20/2023 10:05:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Marie: Have you been using full foot or open heel fins? You need a pair of booties and open heel fins. |
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Posted: 2/11/2024 2:03:32 AM EDT
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Fins:
These: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0947H3B76?tag=arfcom00-20 Or These: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JQXH9N8?tag=arfcom00-20 Socks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q2LQV9M?tag=arfcom00-20 Probably won't get a mask and snorkel, but if I did... Mask: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B94J45WD?tag=arfcom00-20 snorkel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007MAKHUO?tag=arfcom00-20 I like a lot of the Cressi stuff because unfortunately, Amazon has a ton of no-name Chinese junk. |
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