short fins for travel snorkeling

"Adam Helberg" <sendspamhere@yahee.com> pounded away at his keyboard
resulting in:

:I use these fins for swimming, which is what they are meant for. You probably want
:something a little more substantial for snorkeling.

Why? Tropical snorkelling isn't exactly gruelling or anything like
that.

Dan Bracuk
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"Adam Helberg" <sendspamhere@yahee.com> pounded away at his keyboard
resulting in:

:I use these fins for swimming, which is what they are meant for. You probably want
:something a little more substantial for snorkeling.

Why? Tropical snorkelling isn't exactly gruelling or anything like
that.

Dan Bracuk
If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure.

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"Dan Bracuk" <bracuk@pathcom.com> wrote in message
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> "Adam Helberg" <sendspamhere@yahee.com> pounded away at his keyboard
> resulting in:
>
> :I use these fins for swimming, which is what they are meant for. You probably want
> :something a little more substantial for snorkeling.
>
> Why? Tropical snorkelling isn't exactly gruelling or anything like
> that.
>
> Dan Bracuk
> If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure.
>
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If he's buying a new pair of fins this would not be my choice. I'd go for something a
step bigger. These are very small fins meant to enhance the kick in a swimming
stroke, which uses arms as well.

Adam

"Dan Bracuk" <bracuk@pathcom.com> wrote in message
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> "Adam Helberg" <sendspamhere@yahee.com> pounded away at his keyboard
> resulting in:
>
> :I use these fins for swimming, which is what they are meant for. You probably want
> :something a little more substantial for snorkeling.
>
> Why? Tropical snorkelling isn't exactly gruelling or anything like
> that.
>
> Dan Bracuk
> If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure.
>
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If he's buying a new pair of fins this would not be my choice. I'd go for something a
step bigger. These are very small fins meant to enhance the kick in a swimming
stroke, which uses arms as well.

Adam

"Dan Bracuk" <bracuk@pathcom.com> wrote in message
news:v227r2d1g5as1n4ktdlbt9uem51spgj49m@4ax.com...
> "Adam Helberg" <sendspamhere@yahee.com> pounded away at his keyboard
> resulting in:
>
> :I use these fins for swimming, which is what they are meant for. You probably want
> :something a little more substantial for snorkeling.
>
> Why? Tropical snorkelling isn't exactly gruelling or anything like
> that.
>
> Dan Bracuk
> If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure.
>
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If he's buying a new pair of fins this would not be my choice. I'd go for something a
step bigger. These are very small fins meant to enhance the kick in a swimming
stroke, which uses arms as well.

Adam

In article <nJEsh.13635$w91.5451@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink .net>,
sendspamhere@yahee.com says...
>
> "cactusbum via ScubaMonster.com" <u30880@uwe> wrote in message
> news:6c2f99b675d81@uwe...
> >I want to take short fins traveling this time to snorkel with. Any
> > recomendations? I live in a rural area and do not have a dive shop nearby.
> > I will order off the internet. I have seen the Aqua Sphere Zip fin online.
> > Anyone have anything to say?
> >
> > --
> > Message posted via ScubaMonster.com
> > http://www.scubamonster.com/Uwe/Foru...pment/200701/1
> >
>
> I use these fins for swimming, which is what they are meant for. You probably want
> something a little more substantial for snorkeling.
>
> Adam
>
>
>
If you want to pack big fins then some of the (freediving) replaceable-
blade types fit easily into a suitcase with the blades removed from the
footpocket. I can pack my enormous Picasso's in my regular case this
way.

Pip pip

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In article <nJEsh.13635$w91.5451@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink .net>,
sendspamhere@yahee.com says...
>
> "cactusbum via ScubaMonster.com" <u30880@uwe> wrote in message
> news:6c2f99b675d81@uwe...
> >I want to take short fins traveling this time to snorkel with. Any
> > recomendations? I live in a rural area and do not have a dive shop nearby.
> > I will order off the internet. I have seen the Aqua Sphere Zip fin online.
> > Anyone have anything to say?
> >
> > --
> > Message posted via ScubaMonster.com
> > http://www.scubamonster.com/Uwe/Foru...pment/200701/1
> >
>
> I use these fins for swimming, which is what they are meant for. You probably want
> something a little more substantial for snorkeling.
>
> Adam
>
>
>
If you want to pack big fins then some of the (freediving) replaceable-
blade types fit easily into a suitcase with the blades removed from the
footpocket. I can pack my enormous Picasso's in my regular case this
way.

Pip pip

--
Chris Notton
Replace "nospam" with my surname to reply by email
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In article <nJEsh.13635$w91.5451@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink .net>,
sendspamhere@yahee.com says...
>
> "cactusbum via ScubaMonster.com" <u30880@uwe> wrote in message
> news:6c2f99b675d81@uwe...
> >I want to take short fins traveling this time to snorkel with. Any
> > recomendations? I live in a rural area and do not have a dive shop nearby.
> > I will order off the internet. I have seen the Aqua Sphere Zip fin online.
> > Anyone have anything to say?
> >
> > --
> > Message posted via ScubaMonster.com
> > http://www.scubamonster.com/Uwe/Foru...pment/200701/1
> >
>
> I use these fins for swimming, which is what they are meant for. You probably want
> something a little more substantial for snorkeling.
>
> Adam
>
>
>
If you want to pack big fins then some of the (freediving) replaceable-
blade types fit easily into a suitcase with the blades removed from the
footpocket. I can pack my enormous Picasso's in my regular case this
way.

Pip pip

--
Chris Notton
Replace "nospam" with my surname to reply by email
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cactusbum via ScubaMonster.com wrote:
> I want to take short fins traveling this time to snorkel with. Any
> recomendations?

Consider a pair of bodysurfing fins.

My wife has a pair and the only real "problem" that she has with them
is that they have a more complex set of straps...its like a
conventional heel strap, but it has a second strap that goes up and
around the ankle.


> Anyone have anything to say?

moof!


-hh

cactusbum via ScubaMonster.com wrote:
> I want to take short fins traveling this time to snorkel with. Any
> recomendations? I live in a rural area and do not have a dive shop nearby.
> I will order off the internet. I have seen the Aqua Sphere Zip fin online.
> Anyone have anything to say?
>
> --
> Message posted via ScubaMonster.com
> http://www.scubamonster.com/Uwe/Foru...ipment/200701/

Aqua Sphere Zip fins are fine for a pool;

- but taking them out in the ocean might be a safety risk; what with
currents and such

Suggest U.S. Diver Splitflex fins; they are about twice the blade size
and can move enough water to get you to

safety if needed, but are fairly light

Also consider Cressi-Sub Clio fins; which come in sizes.