Im currently organising a spearing trip to Mozambique and am looking at buying a new set of fins for the trip. Here in the UK i use omer ice fins, i find them great for long surface swims and getting down to around 10/12 meters. I never find the need to dive any deeper here. But i have found when pushing off of the bottom and kicking for the surface i sometimes overpower the ice fins.
I already have a pair of black esclapez fins (bought them by error as a total newbie) i find the esclapez hard work on my ankles, they seem stiff and clumsy compared to the ice fin. Not much return for the force and effort you put into a stroke.
What im after ideally is a pair of fins for blue water diving that will comfortably get me to 15meters as this is the depth the flashers will be set at and i would also like to have a go at some deeper dives (i want to make the most of the good vis and see if i can cut the mustard when it comes to going deeper depths.)
I would say my length strength is pretty good as im only 22, work outdoors, play rugby and like my fitness in general.(if thats of any use)
I've been reccommended C4 fins but i was after a few more opinions from you guys. Is it also worth considering other carbon fins or looking at fiberglass, omer bat or pegaso?!
Thanks guys
Ian
I already have a pair of black esclapez fins (bought them by error as a total newbie) i find the esclapez hard work on my ankles, they seem stiff and clumsy compared to the ice fin. Not much return for the force and effort you put into a stroke.
What im after ideally is a pair of fins for blue water diving that will comfortably get me to 15meters as this is the depth the flashers will be set at and i would also like to have a go at some deeper dives (i want to make the most of the good vis and see if i can cut the mustard when it comes to going deeper depths.)
I would say my length strength is pretty good as im only 22, work outdoors, play rugby and like my fitness in general.(if thats of any use)
I've been reccommended C4 fins but i was after a few more opinions from you guys. Is it also worth considering other carbon fins or looking at fiberglass, omer bat or pegaso?!
Thanks guys
Ian
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