Hi
I am thinking about investing in some non-plastic fins and was wanting to know what the options are.
I read a few threads about Specialfins and Svens article on fibre vs plastic and have a few questions.
As this would be my first proper fin what would you recommend ? I have been looking at the Specialfin Stereofin Classics and notice that they come in either Medium or Hard.
I spend alot of time finning on the surface with a mixture of distance and shallow to medium depth. Would the Medium be better for my needs ?
And then there is the cash - not expensive at 150 Euros (comparatively to the Hybrids for example) but still alot of wedge. Are they that much better than say something like the Sporasub Dessault H. ?
I think this is my other choice. I posted last year but ran out of cash to get new fins so have been using my Mares Quattros since then.
Definitely time for a long fin !
Basically my question is what are good fins to start with ?
(I have size 45 feet or UK size 10.5 - strong legs cos I cycle everyday)
Plastic
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++ Sporsub Dessault H (seem well liked and a good place to begin / comfortable foot pockets and quite wide)
++ Cressi Gara 3000 (seem good / soft footpockets / narrow)
++ Esclapez Green (good price / cannot upgrade fin blades)
Fibre
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++ Specialfins Stereofin Classic (Omer footpockets might be a bit stiff / good blades / bit pricey for me)
Are there any recommendations for the Sporasub footpocket ?
I might just buy them then upgrade to maybe something like a Matrix blade later when I have more cash or is the Sterofin Classic really worth the extra cash ? Maybe it would be better to start with the Classic ? If so would the Medium stiffness be a good start ?
Yes - lots of questions - thanks if you can help
I am thinking about investing in some non-plastic fins and was wanting to know what the options are.
I read a few threads about Specialfins and Svens article on fibre vs plastic and have a few questions.
As this would be my first proper fin what would you recommend ? I have been looking at the Specialfin Stereofin Classics and notice that they come in either Medium or Hard.
I spend alot of time finning on the surface with a mixture of distance and shallow to medium depth. Would the Medium be better for my needs ?
And then there is the cash - not expensive at 150 Euros (comparatively to the Hybrids for example) but still alot of wedge. Are they that much better than say something like the Sporasub Dessault H. ?
I think this is my other choice. I posted last year but ran out of cash to get new fins so have been using my Mares Quattros since then.
Definitely time for a long fin !
Basically my question is what are good fins to start with ?
(I have size 45 feet or UK size 10.5 - strong legs cos I cycle everyday)
Plastic
----------
++ Sporsub Dessault H (seem well liked and a good place to begin / comfortable foot pockets and quite wide)
++ Cressi Gara 3000 (seem good / soft footpockets / narrow)
++ Esclapez Green (good price / cannot upgrade fin blades)
Fibre
----------
++ Specialfins Stereofin Classic (Omer footpockets might be a bit stiff / good blades / bit pricey for me)
Are there any recommendations for the Sporasub footpocket ?
I might just buy them then upgrade to maybe something like a Matrix blade later when I have more cash or is the Sterofin Classic really worth the extra cash ? Maybe it would be better to start with the Classic ? If so would the Medium stiffness be a good start ?
Yes - lots of questions - thanks if you can help