FIN recomendations !!!!

I recently purchase a set of Aqualung "Blades Felx II" fins... updated from
my older Cressi "Pro Lights" (Rondine)...

I've now noticed I often get crapms in my thighs during the dive, and also
fairly sore ankles towards the end of the dives...

I'm 5'6" and way about 140lbs...so not sure if this means the Blades are
possibley too stiff a fin for me..?

The old Cressi's were pretty good...but I had major trouble getting them off
(with my Mares tri-lastic boots), and also with my Tusa tropic boots...hence
the change in Fin...

The blades are a cinch to don & doff...and love the quick release buckles
etc... but all that aside...I want a fins that works for me in the water...

Any recomendations please ?

P.S. just O.W. cert...doing fun boat and shores dives every month or so (
hopefully more in the warmer months).

BC

On Nov 29, 5:52*pm, "BC" <nos...@spam.com> wrote:
> *I recently purchase a set of Aqualung "Blades Felx II" fins... updatedfrom
> my older Cressi "Pro Lights" (Rondine)...
>
> I've now noticed I often get crapms in my thighs during the dive, and also
> fairly sore ankles towards the end of the dives...
>
> I'm 5'6" and way about 140lbs...so not sure if this means the Blades are
> possibley too stiff a fin for me..?
>
> The old Cressi's were pretty good...but I had major trouble getting them off
> (with my Mares tri-lastic boots), and also with my Tusa tropic boots...hence
> the change in Fin...
>
> The blades are a cinch to don & doff...and love the quick release buckles
> etc... but all that aside...I want a fins that works for me in the water....
>
> Any recomendations please ?
>
> P.S. just O.W. cert...doing fun boat and shores dives every month or so (
> hopefully more in the warmer months).
>
> BC

Blades are a large, stiff (especially when new) fin for someone of
your size, or anyone, as I had the same pain issues when I used them.
You might consider a split fin design for your next pair, as they
greatly reduce leg fatigue, and are generally as quick and powerful as
non-split. Also, spring straps are available for virtually every type
of fin release, if not at your local dive shop, check some online
vendors. Blake (OWSI)

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cheers,
Hi-Soft
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On Nov 29, 5:52 pm, "BC" <nos...@spam.com> wrote:
> I recently purchase a set of Aqualung "Blades Felx II" fins... updated
> from
> my older Cressi "Pro Lights" (Rondine)...
>
> I've now noticed I often get crapms in my thighs during the dive, and also
> fairly sore ankles towards the end of the dives...
>
> I'm 5'6" and way about 140lbs...so not sure if this means the Blades are
> possibley too stiff a fin for me..?
>
> The old Cressi's were pretty good...but I had major trouble getting them
> off
> (with my Mares tri-lastic boots), and also with my Tusa tropic
> boots...hence
> the change in Fin...
>
> The blades are a cinch to don & doff...and love the quick release buckles
> etc... but all that aside...I want a fins that works for me in the
> water...
>
> Any recomendations please ?
>
> P.S. just O.W. cert...doing fun boat and shores dives every month or so (
> hopefully more in the warmer months).
>
> BC

Blades are a large, stiff (especially when new) fin for someone of
your size, or anyone, as I had the same pain issues when I used them.
You might consider a split fin design for your next pair, as they
greatly reduce leg fatigue, and are generally as quick and powerful as
non-split. Also, spring straps are available for virtually every type
of fin release, if not at your local dive shop, check some online
vendors. Blake (OWSI)


Yeah, ended up buying pair of Apollo Bio-Fins.. read so many positive
reviews on those split fins..I decided I'd give them a go..Got a great price
on them too...so if they don't work out for me..I guess I could just resell
them...

thanks for your input..

On Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:52:39 GMT, "BC" <nospam@spam.com> wrote in
rec.scuba.equipment:

>
> I recently purchase a set of Aqualung "Blades Felx II" fins... updated from
>my older Cressi "Pro Lights" (Rondine)...
>
>I've now noticed I often get crapms in my thighs during the dive, and also
>fairly sore ankles towards the end of the dives...
>
>I'm 5'6" and way about 140lbs...so not sure if this means the Blades are
>possibley too stiff a fin for me..?
>
Or you're out of shape and weak. Just a thought.

"John Hanson" <jhanson@northernlinks.com> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:52:39 GMT, "BC" <nospam@spam.com> wrote in
> rec.scuba.equipment:
>
>>
>> I recently purchase a set of Aqualung "Blades Felx II" fins... updated
>> from
>>my older Cressi "Pro Lights" (Rondine)...
>>
>>I've now noticed I often get crapms in my thighs during the dive, and also
>>fairly sore ankles towards the end of the dives...
>>
>>I'm 5'6" and way about 140lbs...so not sure if this means the Blades are
>>possibley too stiff a fin for me..?
>>
> Or you're out of shape and weak. Just a thought.

Yes..well..I am 46...so probably not too far from the truth :(

BC

On Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:35:26 GMT, "BC" <nospam@spam.com> wrote in
rec.scuba.equipment:

>
>"John Hanson" <jhanson@northernlinks.com> wrote in message
>news:v2n6k4p3upitt2co9hm9dbs5t9nuq4nsi9@4ax.com.. .
>> On Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:52:39 GMT, "BC" <nospam@spam.com> wrote in
>> rec.scuba.equipment:
>>
>>>
>>> I recently purchase a set of Aqualung "Blades Felx II" fins... updated
>>> from
>>>my older Cressi "Pro Lights" (Rondine)...
>>>
>>>I've now noticed I often get crapms in my thighs during the dive, and also
>>>fairly sore ankles towards the end of the dives...
>>>
>>>I'm 5'6" and way about 140lbs...so not sure if this means the Blades are
>>>possibley too stiff a fin for me..?
>>>
>> Or you're out of shape and weak. Just a thought.
>
>Yes..well..I am 46...so probably not too far from the truth :(
>
And age is no excuse...we're only here for so long!

"BC" <nospam@spam.com> wrote in message
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>
> I recently purchase a set of Aqualung "Blades Felx II" fins... updated
> from my older Cressi "Pro Lights" (Rondine)...
>
> I've now noticed I often get crapms in my thighs during the dive, and also
> fairly sore ankles towards the end of the dives...

Split fins definately made a difference for me, I was having the exact same
probem with those fins. I bought a paire of Aeris Velocity XP fins and
never looked back. Less cramping and if you kick them right, better thrust.