Thanks Erik...yeah, I figured that learning more about technique will help me overcome this barrier....but as it is, I *don't* have enough oomph (pressure differential) to valsalva any more once I get to 45 feet. So, lookin forward to learning lots from Kirk, Martin, Mandy, etc. And I will definitely do a search for Fattah's explanation in the forum.
BTW, I'm now leaning more toward the GARA 2000 because of the rpice difference between those and the 3000's. Seems like either would be a good fin for me...lemme know if you think otherwise.
Since this site's store doesn't carry the Picasso's, I'm only finding those at high prices (not much discount). Oh, and I also checked out Omer fins...again, pretty pricey for the 30's that people are raving about.
I'm leaning