Fin size

I am getting tired (literally) of my current fins and think that split
fins might be a better alternative. Browsing through the online stores
though I have a small problem with finding the right size of open heel
fins. My regular shoe size is 9.5, I usually dive with drysuit boots
size 9. The fins I have looked at come in Medium (7-9) or Large
(9-11). So which ones should I pick? Does it matter?

On Thu, 04 Oct 2007 22:07:42 -0000, "grubertm@gmail.com"
<grubertm@gmail.com> wrote:

> I am getting tired (literally) of my current fins and think that split
> fins might be a better alternative. Browsing through the online stores
> though I have a small problem with finding the right size of open heel
> fins. My regular shoe size is 9.5, I usually dive with drysuit boots
> size 9. The fins I have looked at come in Medium (7-9) or Large
> (9-11). So which ones should I pick? Does it matter?

Nawh, it won't matter... The fins will be just as useless either
way...

grubertm@gmail.com wrote:
> I am getting tired (literally) of my current fins and think that split
> fins might be a better alternative. Browsing through the online stores
> though I have a small problem with finding the right size of open heel
> fins. My regular shoe size is 9.5, I usually dive with drysuit boots
> size 9. The fins I have looked at come in Medium (7-9) or Large
> (9-11). So which ones should I pick? Does it matter?
>

I dive a DUI drysuit using the rock boots. My shoe size is 8-1/2 and I
use an X-large Scuba Pro twin jet fin.

grubertm@gmail.com wrote:
> I am getting tired (literally) of my current fins and think that split
> fins might be a better alternative. Browsing through the online stores
> though I have a small problem with finding the right size of open heel
> fins. My regular shoe size is 9.5, I usually dive with drysuit boots
> size 9. The fins I have looked at come in Medium (7-9) or Large
> (9-11). So which ones should I pick? Does it matter?

First of all, split fins are a lame marketing gimmick perpetrated by
companies wishing to market to divers with poor fitness or no idea of
finning technique. If you want it to be easier to kick, you could also
swim barefoot..

Real technology advantages exist with freedive fins, where very low
exertion occurs along with much higher speed through the water...of
course, the penalty is a small requirement for a little coordination
in walking on the dive boat...considering how many "never-evers" are
involved in diving, thanks to PADI giving a C-card to anyone who can
afford one, there are many people you see on dive boats who have
trouble walking with tiny fins, so for these people , freedive fins
would be next to impossible to walk in.


Regards,
DanV

> grubertm@gmail.com wrote:
> > I am getting tired (literally) of my current fins and think that split
> > fins might be a better alternative. Browsing through the online stores
> > though I have a small problem with finding the right size of open heel
> > fins. My regular shoe size is 9.5, I usually dive with drysuit boots
> > size 9. The fins I have looked at come in Medium (7-9) or Large
> > (9-11). So which ones should I pick? Does it matter?

Don't get split fins!!

Try out Mares Volos if you are looking for a fin that won't tire you so
much. But do not get split fins!!

<grubertm@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> I am getting tired (literally) of my current fins and think that split
> fins might be a better alternative. Browsing through the online stores
> though I have a small problem with finding the right size of open heel
> fins. My regular shoe size is 9.5, I usually dive with drysuit boots
> size 9. The fins I have looked at come in Medium (7-9) or Large
> (9-11). So which ones should I pick? Does it matter?
>

Step 1.) Try out the different sized fins with your normal gear
configuration.
Step 2.) Don't just fall for the marketing hype. Try out different styles
of fins as well.
Step 3.) make the best decision for you based on what you find.

Chris Guynn wrote:
> <grubertm@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1191535662.942843.205380@n39g2000hsh.googlegr oups.com...
>
>>I am getting tired (literally) of my current fins and think that split
>>fins might be a better alternative. Browsing through the online stores
>>though I have a small problem with finding the right size of open heel
>>fins. My regular shoe size is 9.5, I usually dive with drysuit boots
>>size 9. The fins I have looked at come in Medium (7-9) or Large
>>(9-11). So which ones should I pick? Does it matter?
>>
>
>
> Step 1.) Try out the different sized fins with your normal gear
> configuration.
> Step 2.) Don't just fall for the marketing hype. Try out different styles
> of fins as well.
> Step 3.) make the best decision for you based on what you find.
>
>
>
That's the best answer.

esg

"El Stroko Guapo" <omgray@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> Chris Guynn wrote:
> > <grubertm@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:1191535662.942843.205380@n39g2000hsh.googlegr oups.com...
> >
> >>I am getting tired (literally) of my current fins and think that split
> >>fins might be a better alternative. Browsing through the online stores
> >>though I have a small problem with finding the right size of open heel
> >>fins. My regular shoe size is 9.5, I usually dive with drysuit boots
> >>size 9. The fins I have looked at come in Medium (7-9) or Large
> >>(9-11). So which ones should I pick? Does it matter?
> >>
> >
> >
> > Step 1.) Try out the different sized fins with your normal gear
> > configuration.
> > Step 2.) Don't just fall for the marketing hype. Try out different
styles
> > of fins as well.
> > Step 3.) make the best decision for you based on what you find.
> >
> >
> >
> That's the best answer.
>
> esg

It's nice to get one right occasionally.

Chris Guynn wrote:
> "El Stroko Guapo" <omgray@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:13gcgaj86mkgs40@corp.supernews.com...
>
>>Chris Guynn wrote:
>>
>>><grubertm@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>news:1191535662.942843.205380@n39g2000hsh.googl egroups.com...
>>>
>>>
>>>>I am getting tired (literally) of my current fins and think that split
>>>>fins might be a better alternative. Browsing through the online stores
>>>>though I have a small problem with finding the right size of open heel
>>>>fins. My regular shoe size is 9.5, I usually dive with drysuit boots
>>>>size 9. The fins I have looked at come in Medium (7-9) or Large
>>>>(9-11). So which ones should I pick? Does it matter?
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Step 1.) Try out the different sized fins with your normal gear
>>>configuration.
>>>Step 2.) Don't just fall for the marketing hype. Try out different
>
> styles
>
>>>of fins as well.
>>>Step 3.) make the best decision for you based on what you find.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>That's the best answer.
>>
>>esg
>
>
> It's nice to get one right occasionally.
>
>
>
Don't get cocky.

esg

<grubertm@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I am getting tired (literally) of my current fins and think that split
> fins might be a better alternative. Browsing through the online stores
> though I have a small problem with finding the right size of open heel
> fins. My regular shoe size is 9.5, I usually dive with drysuit boots
> size 9. The fins I have looked at come in Medium (7-9) or Large
> (9-11). So which ones should I pick? Does it matter?

I mainly go by comfort as many fins cramp my feet. Had to return the Apollo Biofins
for that reason. I tried a friend's Atomic split fins they worked well. But I'm happy
with my Force Fins Pro, as they are very comfortable and small in size for travel.

In any case it's important that you can try the fins and be able to return them or
exchange them if they don't suit you.

Adam