My feet cramp a lot too. I don't have a great solution but but I've found eating bananas [I think it's the potassium] and drinking lots of water and stretching my feet, rolling them around and massaging them seems to help a lot. I definitely still always cramp though
Old comments, but I'm sure it can be of some help. My feet also cramped up in snorkling fins when I was younger, fast forward about 20 years later to last year when I was about to get my first pair and use fins again for the first time in roughly 20 years, I was really nervous about my feet cramping up, but I was just told, it was probably because I used fins that didn't fit me, and my current fins doesn't get my feet to cramp up. So I guess it's about having fins in the correct size and maybe walk in shoes that supports the curve under your feet and creates that support in your feet, I did have quite flat feet back then, now they have more of a curve to them from walking in shoes that puts up that support on them.
Yes I do like this video !! Thank you for getting to the point right away without a drawn out long intro.... Also thank you for your time and information. Got a much better idea about flippers so now, off to the ocean !!! God bless and all the rest 😀🌞
This video answered my question. Thank you so much!!! I now know that full blade snorkel fins are what to look for, by name!!! Awesome video!!! Thanks again! Happy diving 🥰
Thanks for this presentation. I uses Mares long one meter hunting fins and do five kilometer lake crossings daily in the summer in Switzerland and also circa 17 kilometer rivers swims in a strong current (so this helps shorten the distance swum) at the confluence of the Arve and Rhone rivers in Geneva. I love long fins for the additional forwards propulsion and feeling of safety they confer- I often swim alone so it important to feel strong in the water and move as fat as possible. I swim with a Baywatch type off float on a string behind me. I also do ocean swims in Thailand. These fins are so powerful that twice I have caught large carpe fish in my hands as unbelievable as this may sound and boy did they give me a perspired look.
I think it all depends on where I am snorkeling. Off the beach I use a 3rd choice- bodyboarding fins. These are similar to the short snorkel fins you showed except are a bit more streamlined and don't have an adjustable ankle strap, so you need to have different sizes if you need to wear thin or thick booties. They usually have good thrust. For boat snorkeling I used to use scuba fins, but since I prefer to travel with just a carry-on bag these days I now own the full length snorkel fins, which are a good compromise. I always wear at least fins socks when diving, just in case.
I got a pair of the short blade fins to take to the maldives. First time snorkeling and they were definitely a great starter and travel fin. Am looking to get some full blade snorkel fins in the future
Well recorded, informative, good length and straight to the point. Thank you very much! Those short snorkel fins are used by open water swimmers as well.( I think!)
I have a pair of Cressi free diving fines. They are great for snorkeling here in Puerto Vallarta, where you can swim your way from a current fairly quickly. Good for kip diving for exploring around rocks where fish hand out at.
I’ve always been a fan of scuba fins I love the fact that i can wear my booties under them so if I come into shallow water I can pop those suckers off and walk with no problem. Plus if you use smaller kicks, you can still us them for snorkeling, it just takes some getting used to.
Yeah they are handy, mine are real stuff and heavy though. I was impressed the by the short blade snorkel fins, I might start using them more. Thanks for watching!
Great video! I have longer fins for freediving, but just bought and tried out a pair of Cressi Sprint fins. I love them and they will be my go to fins when I am in 30 ft or less of water.
I plan to make a short trip to the Amalfi coast in one week. I will only go with cabin baggage and considered to buy short fins. It was just a bit weird that you mention at the full size snorkle fins that no additional gear is needed which makes traveling easier while at the short fins which actually would be 'the choice' for traveling the need for boots is totally fine... Reading the reviews of the short fins I guess I change my mind and go w/o fins. Btw. I use fins simliar to the Scuba fins you showed for snorkling for almost 30years. It's not hard to adjust the swim style that the fins don't get (significant) out of the water. For faster movement on the surface I use the arms crawling. Of course under water the trust comes only from the fins. But I can transport those fins only in my full size suitcase - diagonally. Hopefully my cold will be fully cured by then and I will be able to dive.
You should try DMC fins, they are a silicon type body surf style fin but also great for snorkeling and freediving. Super soft comy and heaps of propulsion
I just got stationed in Hawaii, got super into snorkeling bought a go pro, going to see if I run into more sea turtles this weekend thanks you for good vidqo
Can I use the last fins you mentioned to freedive? I feel they would be perfect because they're lightweight a little longer than regular snorkeling fins so I can use them to look around reefs
I bought a scuba fin yesterday and when I went in the water to swim they it didn't feel right (Too big and heavy). Thank you for this video. I am returning it today and will get the all purpose snorkeling.
I would take a long fin with open heep (I doubt it exists). I know for freediving you would want less drag and weight, but in cold water or in a rocky beach it is very useful. Besides I don't plan to dive so deep so I can trade some time underwater with other needs
To save money get yourself good fiber freediving fins and you can scuba dive with them no problem unless you dive in tighter spaces where maneuverability is key
What do you think of US Divers brand Shredder fins? Also what do you think of the quality of their snorkel masks, when compared to more professional grade equipment?
@@JoeOceanside update: returned the shredder fins to the store. The material holding the foot was way too hand and inflexible. Also very narrow and small. The the strap and buckle is not enough to keep them on underwater. They fell off immediately. For the whole family, not just me. They are pure trash. The US Divers "Hydro Air" full face mask, however, I highly recommend. The air comes in the snorkel, goes out around the mouth and exits valves by the cheeks. Top quality build with the latex seals and silicone valves.
are there any significant differences between short blade snorkel fins & bodyboarding/bodysurfing fins? I already have the latter, debating whether or not it’s worth it to get snorkel fins...
Yeah, usually its no problem. I used my scuba fins today for snorkeling, just a little heavier and more straining on the legs, but not a problem for most experienced snorkelers. Thanks for watching!
I'm planning to do some practice swims in a pool, to build up swim skills & improve my underwater skills too. Also want to be able to swim on the ocean. Can you suggest which one is best suited in my case.
How do you prevent chaffing in full pocket fins? I find I am between sizes and must use a larger size, but then they are slightly loose. They fall off a bit too easily and rub more because of the fit. That they don't float is a problem too. Its one thing to a scuba diver where you don't want them floating away, but different for snorkeling. Having my fin sink and then not having the propulsion to go down to get it is a problem.
i have a prejudice against feet fins i feel like i would be dragging my feet by kicking in the water that extra length of area where the fin bends means slowing down my kick to HAVE TIME FOR THE FIN to not bend as i kick back to its stable state
with my feet the core of propulsion swimming through the water that extra hypothetical drag id have while wearing a fin is probably why i wouldn't want to wear fins
Depending on the weather I want to get out in the ocean for some reef or wreck dives. As for the springs, next on the list will be Devils Dens and Blue Grotto probably. Thanks for watching!
I am a beginner with snorkelling and swimming in general. I am debating between the cressi pluma (full foot) vs the cressi palau LAF (open heel). Which would be best for beginner snorkelling, travelling, and all around multi purpose?
The small travelfins are still a huge upgrade from no fins at all, right? Been snorkeling without fins all the time, and it wasn't too bad... but holding the camera steady didn't work
I live in a coastal town, just 5 min. drive from the sea, i enjoy spear fishing, (thats 8 years ago) Work schedule get in the way so i'm away from that hobby for awhile. haven't tried using fins. Planning to get back to spear fishing if i have some time. Can you give me some tips before i purchase my first fins???? I very much appreciate it if you do. I liked that Full Blade snorkel fins btw. Is that a Cressi Pluma??? Is it recommended for beginner like me???
Thank you . Very short and talking well. Just question my foot size is 11.5 and fin sizes are 10-11 . I want those fin for snorkeling they are look like to your last fin in video . Can i order them or not ?
