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cactusbum - 12 Jan 2007 19:25 GMT

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?

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-hh - 12 Jan 2007 19:50 GMT

> 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

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barnegatdx@aol.com - 15 Jan 2007 12:15 GMT

> 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.
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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.

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Adam Helberg - 21 Jan 2007 07:35 GMT

>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?

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

Adam

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Dan Bracuk - 21 Jan 2007 15:36 GMT

"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 - 21 Jan 2007 19:39 GMT

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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

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Chris Notton - 23 Jan 2007 00:43 GMT

> >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.
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> 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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