Fin recomendations

[FreeRestriction]

Im looking at getting a new set of bi fins that will be used for depth diving. I want a fin geared more towards effecient line or general depth diving that are not too delicate to shore dive with. Im looking at around a $200 budget. I know its not much but if its a big difference i may be able to increase my budget a little. Id prefer a foot pocket thats comfortable to wear without socks. My current fins(sporasub instinct) are very comfortable without socks. Also what blade stiffness is ideal. Im assuming the softer the better but i could be totally wrong.

Thanks for any advice.

-Kenny

 

[FreeRestriction]

I found these fins. They look pretty nice. Is this something im looking for?

http://www.fins4u.com/spearfishing_...tereofins_waves_carbon_and_free_bag_P572.html

 

[salah]

Hi Kenny,
The Leaderfins is fine even its prices, i used one of them in Omer foot pocket and i found a problem with the stiffness , i used a medium blades but comparing with other brands it look like hard, it's good for increasing the speed if you have strong legs, so now i am using the Bleu Tec fiber/carbon stiffness is smooth.i really feel very comfortable with them the speed is great.
Here is the link Bleu Tec Fiber/Carbon Fin Blades - Spearfishing World
that one is carbon if you find a fiber it would be cheaper.
Again it depend on your legs strength you may have hard blades fast speed but noisy for the legs.
Good luck

 

[growingupninja]

I would go somewhere to try on a few pairs even if you have to drive an hour; it'll be worth it in the long run since there is a fair bit variance in the shape of foot pockets between manufacturers. Blade stiffness will also vary a lot one companies 'hard competition' blades will be 'regular stiffness' by another manufacturer. Stiffness matters but it also depends on the efficiency of the fin. I used to dive with the stiffest competition Omer Milleniums. My carbon fins that I now dive with are not actually as stiff but the side rails do seem to catch water so they feel 'stiffer' and are presumably more efficent. In my experience a soft fin without siderails is going to be the most manuverable, even permitting some frog kick, but you will have the potential for more power and acceleration with a stiffer fin, and be better able to overcome drag. If your blades are too stiff your technique will suffer. It's mostly whatever works for you... $700 fins don't make you a better diver and the returns diminish the more you spend. You are also more likely to lose or break gear when you are just starting out. $200 should get some nice durable plastic fins.

 

[EARL1220i]

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[hteas]

As mentioned above, start with footpockets that fit. Then decide how you will be diving
Some footpockets are very narrow (Cressi, Beuchat), and others are at the wide end (Spetton, Imersion, Picasso).
The more time you spend swimming at the surface, the softer the blades you want.
I can use my old Picasso Black teams for diving, but they really suck for surface swims (way too stiff). I'm presently using Imersion E-carbons (soft). They work well to at least 40 m (as deep as I've been with them), they are great on the surface, they fit well on my wide feet, and they don't change stiffness with water temperature (a problem with plastic blades). The only downside iss that carbon blades are known to be more fragile than fiberglass or plastic, but I've had no problems yet. Imersion now ahs fiberglass blades available, which I would ahve chosen if they had been available, since they're sturdier
But start with fit.

And keep in mind that fit and flex are much more important than blade material

 

[FreeRestriction]

As mentioned above, start with footpockets that fit. Then decide how you will be diving
Some footpockets are very narrow (Cressi, Beuchat), and others are at the wide end (Spetton, Imersion, Picasso).
The more time you spend swimming at the surface, the softer the blades you want.
I can use my old Picasso Black teams for diving, but they really suck for surface swims (way too stiff). I'm presently using Imersion E-carbons (soft). They work well to at least 40 m (as deep as I've been with them), they are great on the surface, they fit well on my wide feet, and they don't change stiffness with water temperature (a problem with plastic blades). The only downside iss that carbon blades are known to be more fragile than fiberglass or plastic, but I've had no problems yet. Imersion now ahs fiberglass blades available, which I would ahve chosen if they had been available, since they're sturdier
But start with fit.

And keep in mind that fit and flex are much more important than blade material

Good to know thanks. I think for my application a fiberglass medium stiffness blade is ideal.