Snorkeling fins - is smaller better?

Larry Simon wrote:

> My issue with wanting open heel fins doesn't lie with cold water, only place
> we go snorkeling is in Caribbean. Rather I just like wearing water shoes,
> like Nike Aqua Socks or low cut tropical scuba boots, when entering the
> water in rocky areas. For example last December we went to Grand Cayman and
> snorkeled at Eden Rock. This is a shore snorkeling /diving area when the
> entry is over a rocky edge and not a sandy beach and I don't think I could
> have walked on the rocky entry barefoot nor have navigated it "bozo style"
> while wearing full foot fins. I guess it comes with having sensitive clumsy
> feet!
>
> Hence the need for open heel fins.
>

Larry, I seem to have similar issues in that walking around barefoot,
while often pleasant on most surfaces, loses it's allure when the
surface can poke a hole in places that don't need one, especially when
lugging gear around. So, long ago I adopted open-heel fins because of
my penchant for also wearing plain-o cheap-o athletic shoes. Donning
open-heel fins was simple, and nothing was left behind to retrieve
afterwards. Then, while in Costa Rica, one leg of my trip was scrubbed
when Mount Arenal erupted. Looking for something else to do for that
week, I opted to spend a few days on a white-water rafting trek. The
tour company recommended, because the water was chilly that time of
year, warm footwear. At the local outfitters shop, hi-top hard-sole
dive boots found themselves attached to my rafting feet. While other
rafters complained, boots kept my feet warm, protected me from the
pointy parts on the river banks, and kept my ankles from getting skinned
up. I kept a pair of shoes and socks in a dry-bag for the overnight
camp time, but have worn boots with open-heel fins for diving ever since.


--
jer email reply - I am not a 'ten' ICQ = 35253273
"All that we do is touched with ocean, yet we remain on the shore of
what we know." -- Richard Wilbur

Larry Simon wrote:

> My issue with wanting open heel fins doesn't lie with cold water, only place
> we go snorkeling is in Caribbean. Rather I just like wearing water shoes,
> like Nike Aqua Socks or low cut tropical scuba boots, when entering the
> water in rocky areas. For example last December we went to Grand Cayman and
> snorkeled at Eden Rock. This is a shore snorkeling /diving area when the
> entry is over a rocky edge and not a sandy beach and I don't think I could
> have walked on the rocky entry barefoot nor have navigated it "bozo style"
> while wearing full foot fins. I guess it comes with having sensitive clumsy
> feet!
>
> Hence the need for open heel fins.
>

Larry, I seem to have similar issues in that walking around barefoot,
while often pleasant on most surfaces, loses it's allure when the
surface can poke a hole in places that don't need one, especially when
lugging gear around. So, long ago I adopted open-heel fins because of
my penchant for also wearing plain-o cheap-o athletic shoes. Donning
open-heel fins was simple, and nothing was left behind to retrieve
afterwards. Then, while in Costa Rica, one leg of my trip was scrubbed
when Mount Arenal erupted. Looking for something else to do for that
week, I opted to spend a few days on a white-water rafting trek. The
tour company recommended, because the water was chilly that time of
year, warm footwear. At the local outfitters shop, hi-top hard-sole
dive boots found themselves attached to my rafting feet. While other
rafters complained, boots kept my feet warm, protected me from the
pointy parts on the river banks, and kept my ankles from getting skinned
up. I kept a pair of shoes and socks in a dry-bag for the overnight
camp time, but have worn boots with open-heel fins for diving ever since.


--
jer email reply - I am not a 'ten' ICQ = 35253273
"All that we do is touched with ocean, yet we remain on the shore of
what we know." -- Richard Wilbur

Larry Simon wrote:

> My issue with wanting open heel fins doesn't lie with cold water, only place
> we go snorkeling is in Caribbean. Rather I just like wearing water shoes,
> like Nike Aqua Socks or low cut tropical scuba boots, when entering the
> water in rocky areas. For example last December we went to Grand Cayman and
> snorkeled at Eden Rock. This is a shore snorkeling /diving area when the
> entry is over a rocky edge and not a sandy beach and I don't think I could
> have walked on the rocky entry barefoot nor have navigated it "bozo style"
> while wearing full foot fins. I guess it comes with having sensitive clumsy
> feet!
>
> Hence the need for open heel fins.
>

Larry, I seem to have similar issues in that walking around barefoot,
while often pleasant on most surfaces, loses it's allure when the
surface can poke a hole in places that don't need one, especially when
lugging gear around. So, long ago I adopted open-heel fins because of
my penchant for also wearing plain-o cheap-o athletic shoes. Donning
open-heel fins was simple, and nothing was left behind to retrieve
afterwards. Then, while in Costa Rica, one leg of my trip was scrubbed
when Mount Arenal erupted. Looking for something else to do for that
week, I opted to spend a few days on a white-water rafting trek. The
tour company recommended, because the water was chilly that time of
year, warm footwear. At the local outfitters shop, hi-top hard-sole
dive boots found themselves attached to my rafting feet. While other
rafters complained, boots kept my feet warm, protected me from the
pointy parts on the river banks, and kept my ankles from getting skinned
up. I kept a pair of shoes and socks in a dry-bag for the overnight
camp time, but have worn boots with open-heel fins for diving ever since.


--
jer email reply - I am not a 'ten' ICQ = 35253273
"All that we do is touched with ocean, yet we remain on the shore of
what we know." -- Richard Wilbur

Larry Simon wrote:

> My issue with wanting open heel fins doesn't lie with cold water, only place
> we go snorkeling is in Caribbean. Rather I just like wearing water shoes,
> like Nike Aqua Socks or low cut tropical scuba boots, when entering the
> water in rocky areas. For example last December we went to Grand Cayman and
> snorkeled at Eden Rock. This is a shore snorkeling /diving area when the
> entry is over a rocky edge and not a sandy beach and I don't think I could
> have walked on the rocky entry barefoot nor have navigated it "bozo style"
> while wearing full foot fins. I guess it comes with having sensitive clumsy
> feet!
>
> Hence the need for open heel fins.
>

Larry, I seem to have similar issues in that walking around barefoot,
while often pleasant on most surfaces, loses it's allure when the
surface can poke a hole in places that don't need one, especially when
lugging gear around. So, long ago I adopted open-heel fins because of
my penchant for also wearing plain-o cheap-o athletic shoes. Donning
open-heel fins was simple, and nothing was left behind to retrieve
afterwards. Then, while in Costa Rica, one leg of my trip was scrubbed
when Mount Arenal erupted. Looking for something else to do for that
week, I opted to spend a few days on a white-water rafting trek. The
tour company recommended, because the water was chilly that time of
year, warm footwear. At the local outfitters shop, hi-top hard-sole
dive boots found themselves attached to my rafting feet. While other
rafters complained, boots kept my feet warm, protected me from the
pointy parts on the river banks, and kept my ankles from getting skinned
up. I kept a pair of shoes and socks in a dry-bag for the overnight
camp time, but have worn boots with open-heel fins for diving ever since.


--
jer email reply - I am not a 'ten' ICQ = 35253273
"All that we do is touched with ocean, yet we remain on the shore of
what we know." -- Richard Wilbur

Larry Simon wrote:

> My issue with wanting open heel fins doesn't lie with cold water, only place
> we go snorkeling is in Caribbean. Rather I just like wearing water shoes,
> like Nike Aqua Socks or low cut tropical scuba boots, when entering the
> water in rocky areas. For example last December we went to Grand Cayman and
> snorkeled at Eden Rock. This is a shore snorkeling /diving area when the
> entry is over a rocky edge and not a sandy beach and I don't think I could
> have walked on the rocky entry barefoot nor have navigated it "bozo style"
> while wearing full foot fins. I guess it comes with having sensitive clumsy
> feet!
>
> Hence the need for open heel fins.
>

Larry, I seem to have similar issues in that walking around barefoot,
while often pleasant on most surfaces, loses it's allure when the
surface can poke a hole in places that don't need one, especially when
lugging gear around. So, long ago I adopted open-heel fins because of
my penchant for also wearing plain-o cheap-o athletic shoes. Donning
open-heel fins was simple, and nothing was left behind to retrieve
afterwards. Then, while in Costa Rica, one leg of my trip was scrubbed
when Mount Arenal erupted. Looking for something else to do for that
week, I opted to spend a few days on a white-water rafting trek. The
tour company recommended, because the water was chilly that time of
year, warm footwear. At the local outfitters shop, hi-top hard-sole
dive boots found themselves attached to my rafting feet. While other
rafters complained, boots kept my feet warm, protected me from the
pointy parts on the river banks, and kept my ankles from getting skinned
up. I kept a pair of shoes and socks in a dry-bag for the overnight
camp time, but have worn boots with open-heel fins for diving ever since.


--
jer email reply - I am not a 'ten' ICQ = 35253273
"All that we do is touched with ocean, yet we remain on the shore of
what we know." -- Richard Wilbur

Larry Simon wrote:

> My issue with wanting open heel fins doesn't lie with cold water, only place
> we go snorkeling is in Caribbean. Rather I just like wearing water shoes,
> like Nike Aqua Socks or low cut tropical scuba boots, when entering the
> water in rocky areas. For example last December we went to Grand Cayman and
> snorkeled at Eden Rock. This is a shore snorkeling /diving area when the
> entry is over a rocky edge and not a sandy beach and I don't think I could
> have walked on the rocky entry barefoot nor have navigated it "bozo style"
> while wearing full foot fins. I guess it comes with having sensitive clumsy
> feet!
>
> Hence the need for open heel fins.
>

Larry, I seem to have similar issues in that walking around barefoot,
while often pleasant on most surfaces, loses it's allure when the
surface can poke a hole in places that don't need one, especially when
lugging gear around. So, long ago I adopted open-heel fins because of
my penchant for also wearing plain-o cheap-o athletic shoes. Donning
open-heel fins was simple, and nothing was left behind to retrieve
afterwards. Then, while in Costa Rica, one leg of my trip was scrubbed
when Mount Arenal erupted. Looking for something else to do for that
week, I opted to spend a few days on a white-water rafting trek. The
tour company recommended, because the water was chilly that time of
year, warm footwear. At the local outfitters shop, hi-top hard-sole
dive boots found themselves attached to my rafting feet. While other
rafters complained, boots kept my feet warm, protected me from the
pointy parts on the river banks, and kept my ankles from getting skinned
up. I kept a pair of shoes and socks in a dry-bag for the overnight
camp time, but have worn boots with open-heel fins for diving ever since.


--
jer email reply - I am not a 'ten' ICQ = 35253273
"All that we do is touched with ocean, yet we remain on the shore of
what we know." -- Richard Wilbur

Larry Simon wrote:

> My issue with wanting open heel fins doesn't lie with cold water, only place
> we go snorkeling is in Caribbean. Rather I just like wearing water shoes,
> like Nike Aqua Socks or low cut tropical scuba boots, when entering the
> water in rocky areas. For example last December we went to Grand Cayman and
> snorkeled at Eden Rock. This is a shore snorkeling /diving area when the
> entry is over a rocky edge and not a sandy beach and I don't think I could
> have walked on the rocky entry barefoot nor have navigated it "bozo style"
> while wearing full foot fins. I guess it comes with having sensitive clumsy
> feet!
>
> Hence the need for open heel fins.
>

Larry, I seem to have similar issues in that walking around barefoot,
while often pleasant on most surfaces, loses it's allure when the
surface can poke a hole in places that don't need one, especially when
lugging gear around. So, long ago I adopted open-heel fins because of
my penchant for also wearing plain-o cheap-o athletic shoes. Donning
open-heel fins was simple, and nothing was left behind to retrieve
afterwards. Then, while in Costa Rica, one leg of my trip was scrubbed
when Mount Arenal erupted. Looking for something else to do for that
week, I opted to spend a few days on a white-water rafting trek. The
tour company recommended, because the water was chilly that time of
year, warm footwear. At the local outfitters shop, hi-top hard-sole
dive boots found themselves attached to my rafting feet. While other
rafters complained, boots kept my feet warm, protected me from the
pointy parts on the river banks, and kept my ankles from getting skinned
up. I kept a pair of shoes and socks in a dry-bag for the overnight
camp time, but have worn boots with open-heel fins for diving ever since.


--
jer email reply - I am not a 'ten' ICQ = 35253273
"All that we do is touched with ocean, yet we remain on the shore of
what we know." -- Richard Wilbur

Larry Simon wrote:

> My issue with wanting open heel fins doesn't lie with cold water, only place
> we go snorkeling is in Caribbean. Rather I just like wearing water shoes,
> like Nike Aqua Socks or low cut tropical scuba boots, when entering the
> water in rocky areas. For example last December we went to Grand Cayman and
> snorkeled at Eden Rock. This is a shore snorkeling /diving area when the
> entry is over a rocky edge and not a sandy beach and I don't think I could
> have walked on the rocky entry barefoot nor have navigated it "bozo style"
> while wearing full foot fins. I guess it comes with having sensitive clumsy
> feet!
>
> Hence the need for open heel fins.
>

Larry, I seem to have similar issues in that walking around barefoot,
while often pleasant on most surfaces, loses it's allure when the
surface can poke a hole in places that don't need one, especially when
lugging gear around. So, long ago I adopted open-heel fins because of
my penchant for also wearing plain-o cheap-o athletic shoes. Donning
open-heel fins was simple, and nothing was left behind to retrieve
afterwards. Then, while in Costa Rica, one leg of my trip was scrubbed
when Mount Arenal erupted. Looking for something else to do for that
week, I opted to spend a few days on a white-water rafting trek. The
tour company recommended, because the water was chilly that time of
year, warm footwear. At the local outfitters shop, hi-top hard-sole
dive boots found themselves attached to my rafting feet. While other
rafters complained, boots kept my feet warm, protected me from the
pointy parts on the river banks, and kept my ankles from getting skinned
up. I kept a pair of shoes and socks in a dry-bag for the overnight
camp time, but have worn boots with open-heel fins for diving ever since.


--
jer email reply - I am not a 'ten' ICQ = 35253273
"All that we do is touched with ocean, yet we remain on the shore of
what we know." -- Richard Wilbur

"Larry Simon" <Lsimon@nospam.mail.com> wrote in message news:<MbU%b.9392892$Id.1566081@news.easynews.com>. ..
> OK, any recommendations?
>
> "William McCluskey" <billandwalter@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:b2413fe2.0402270129.10d95181@posting.google.c om...
> > Short and sweet:
> >
> > Both short and flexible, and short and solid will work well. I think
> > you will probably enjoy a flexible fin much much more than a solid
> > heavy fin.
> >
> > If you aren't hurting for money, buy a pair of open heal split
> > fins-use small quick kicks.
> >
> > For a cheap alternative there are plenty of snorkel packages marketed
> > by Body Glove and US divers for around $20 (can purchase from
> > Wal-Mart). This is quality gear, but the fins are almost always full
> > foot.
> >
> > Feel free to contact for more help


William, and all the rest of you.

I would highly agree with your thinking about getting a good set
of fins for a low price. I seen your posts and thought that I
couldn't go on without telling you about my new shop. I don't want to
sound like a sales person but I can't help but tell everyone I talk to
about my site. At www.all-about-scuba.com you can find just what you
are talking about. Good Quality Dive Equipment for a very good price.
My motive for starting this online store was all started last year
when I acquired my certification. I wanted to buy new gear but there
was no way that I was going have the money that I needed to get
equipment. I began looking for a way out of the predicamant and found
this company that was glad to work with me. I finally have achieved
the first step of my goal and that is to sell quality gear online for
a low price. My next goal is to be ranked at the top of the search
engines for many search terms. This would make the gear easily
avaliable to many arround the world.

OK OK, back to the topic of this whole discussion. I have very,
very good fins for a low price! You must look to believe. I will be
adding two new styles of fins that you will absolutly love. They are
a split style fin with a flexible rubber center similar to a ducks
foot. This allows for less fatigue and greater propulsion. I also
have special deals at all times! Please register with me at
www.all-about-scuba.com to recieve free diving tips and regular
E-mails.

Look at the Dive Fin page to see what I have to offer. If you
have any questions PLEASE E-MAIL ME! I want to help you and all the
diving community.

wayne@all-about-scuba.com
www.all-about-scuba.com
765-404-3193

I am a small business, I work all hours of the clock, and I am willing
to help you anytime; just call me! If you need a quote for a
combination of things let me know and I will give you a special price.
If you don't see it on my site ask if I can get it for you.

Thank You, and safe diving!

Wayne M.
President


> billandwalter@earthlink.net

"Larry Simon" <Lsimon@nospam.mail.com> wrote in message news:<MbU%b.9392892$Id.1566081@news.easynews.com>. ..
> OK, any recommendations?
>
> "William McCluskey" <billandwalter@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:b2413fe2.0402270129.10d95181@posting.google.c om...
> > Short and sweet:
> >
> > Both short and flexible, and short and solid will work well. I think
> > you will probably enjoy a flexible fin much much more than a solid
> > heavy fin.
> >
> > If you aren't hurting for money, buy a pair of open heal split
> > fins-use small quick kicks.
> >
> > For a cheap alternative there are plenty of snorkel packages marketed
> > by Body Glove and US divers for around $20 (can purchase from
> > Wal-Mart). This is quality gear, but the fins are almost always full
> > foot.
> >
> > Feel free to contact for more help


William, and all the rest of you.

I would highly agree with your thinking about getting a good set
of fins for a low price. I seen your posts and thought that I
couldn't go on without telling you about my new shop. I don't want to
sound like a sales person but I can't help but tell everyone I talk to
about my site. At www.all-about-scuba.com you can find just what you
are talking about. Good Quality Dive Equipment for a very good price.
My motive for starting this online store was all started last year
when I acquired my certification. I wanted to buy new gear but there
was no way that I was going have the money that I needed to get
equipment. I began looking for a way out of the predicamant and found
this company that was glad to work with me. I finally have achieved
the first step of my goal and that is to sell quality gear online for
a low price. My next goal is to be ranked at the top of the search
engines for many search terms. This would make the gear easily
avaliable to many arround the world.

OK OK, back to the topic of this whole discussion. I have very,
very good fins for a low price! You must look to believe. I will be
adding two new styles of fins that you will absolutly love. They are
a split style fin with a flexible rubber center similar to a ducks
foot. This allows for less fatigue and greater propulsion. I also
have special deals at all times! Please register with me at
www.all-about-scuba.com to recieve free diving tips and regular
E-mails.

Look at the Dive Fin page to see what I have to offer. If you
have any questions PLEASE E-MAIL ME! I want to help you and all the
diving community.

wayne@all-about-scuba.com
www.all-about-scuba.com
765-404-3193

I am a small business, I work all hours of the clock, and I am willing
to help you anytime; just call me! If you need a quote for a
combination of things let me know and I will give you a special price.
If you don't see it on my site ask if I can get it for you.

Thank You, and safe diving!

Wayne M.
President


> billandwalter@earthlink.net