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Tips When Choosing Your Scuba Fins

Choosing the proper scuba fins can savediver, adding increased efficiency. The
energy, air and unnecessary hassle. TheApollo Bio-Fin Pro or Sherwood split
right pair can feel like naturalfins rank high for maneuverability and
appendages, powerfully propelling youspeed.
forward with each little thrust.However, photographers and cave divers
The most important consideration is fit.won't care for them, as they aren't
Then you'll want to contemplate design.recommended for hovering, fighting
Don't get caught up on brand names orcurrents, back-pedaling or frog-kicking.
price. Make the investment that willA second option, well-suited for tourist
work for you.swimmers, are the comfortable and
Cold water divers will want adjustablemarine-life safe polyurethane force
strap scuba fins, so they can wearfins. Force fins are very comfortable
warming booties underneath. Coral diversfor surface divers but aren't
and deep sea excavators need therecommended for wreck diving or dry suit
adjustable strap model for its greatdiving.
propulsion and foot protection.The Original Force Fin designed by Bob
However, some people complain that theEvans goes for $120 and received high
straps can break easily and thepraise from the US Navy for its
less-expensive full-footed fins arefunctionality and toes-free foot pocket
designed for warm water surfacethat reduces cramping.
swimmers.A third design offers Power Enhancing
Thanks to recent innovation, some paddleVents that are said to reduce the stress
fins come with self-adjusting blades. Aton the diver's legs and slightly
the highest end, the $169 Mares Voloaccelerate the kick by allowing water to
scuba fins have received awards for itspass through slits and over the fin
patented Optimized Pivoting Bladeblades. Aeris Velocity has them for $80.
technology.A more obvious consideration for scuba
The Mares Volo design puts the blade atfins is length. Current divers,
the best position on both upward andcompetitive underwater hockey players
downward strokes, allowing for optimaland fitness swimmers often like the
propulsion. Experienced divers alsolonger blades like Aqualung, which has
recommend Apollo brand scuba fins forwon "the best paddle fin" award.
$150, which are the only fins to scoreCave divers love the massive, powerful
perfect in the Rodale MagazineScuba Pro Jets for their comfort and
evaluation.short length that's good for navigating
Comparable lower-end options include thecramped spaces.
Dacor or Tusa brand, full-foot, OPBTo summarize, cave and wreck divers will
models for just $23 or the more advancedwant scuba fins that are short, with
adjustable strap OPB models for $79.adjustable heel straps. Tourist swimmers
The split fin design is practical forshould look into force fins or fins with
adventurers who are prone to leg crampspower enhancing vents.
and who are willing to spend a littleDivers in heavy currents will want
extra for the added comfort provided bysturdy, longer blades. If there's one
their scuba fins.place to spend, it's on comfortable
Because of its unusual shape and thescuba fins. Choosing the right pair
empty space down the center of thecould save you 40% in air supply refills
blade, water is propelled behind theand your body will thank you later.



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