Budget Minded Beginner Freediving Fin + Snorkel Suggestions

[x_yeti]

When you get around to buying a new mask I'd recommend the Seacsub X-Low or U-fit. They are the only masks I have tried that don't squeeze before 20-25m other than the old Big Blue Scubapro. The Scubapro leaks though and is a little hard.

Masks that I have tried that all squeeze before 20m are the Cressi Minima, Speton Falcon (the worst one yet) and Beuchat Mundial.

 

[hteas]

EcchiK,
Spaghetti has both, so you should be able to pm him and get the best response possible. You can look for his info in the eurogun section on hunting.

 

[EcchiK]

Ok, so here's my beef.

I went to my local dive shop today to try out any apnea fins they had with a 5mm sock.

I ended up trying the Gara 3000 LD and Gara Professionals (size 42-43 & 40-41) with a 4mm sock.

Findings
1. Size 40-41 fins are definately too small.
2. Size 42-43 fins are ok length wise but tight all-around my foot at this part:
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/9292/cressigara3000tootight.png

More Questions:
-> Will Omer's be more comfortable in this regard?
-> Is there a DIY for fixing this?

Thanks again!

 

[cdavis]

Omers are wider for their length. They often go better with thick socks.

Connor

 

[Newbie_spearo]

Ecchik, have you thought about the sporasub instincts? at 28 Euro they are more than a steal? they only have 38/40 but you may find them somewhere else in the right size. I have a pair and feel they are very good for a plastic fin, nice wide soft foot pocket, not a heavy fin, and not too stiff.

 

[EcchiK]

Haven't consider them, gonna google 'em now and have a look.

We'll see though, cause I can get the Omer Winter's for 60 + shipping and I plan to buy a whole package while I'm at it to save on shipping. But I'm open to the possibility.

 

[Newbie_spearo]

The omers would probably be the better option, as you can replace blades at a later stage if you wanted to get fibre or carbon. I didn't really think about that before.