I have heard that full foot pockets beat open heel. But is that really the case? who has tried both and can tell us about it?
The reason I am wondering is because most monofins have open heel, and people seem to be doing fine with those. Granted, Sebak is producing one with Omer foot pockets, but many other brands stick with open heels.
Why can't open heels work for regular freediving fins if they work for monos?
For example, Waterway manufacture longfins as well, and they are open heel. And they have lots of experience, it seems like, from great swimmers.
I am confused, and I wonder if the full foot dogma is a myth.
Erik
The reason I am wondering is because most monofins have open heel, and people seem to be doing fine with those. Granted, Sebak is producing one with Omer foot pockets, but many other brands stick with open heels.
Why can't open heels work for regular freediving fins if they work for monos?
For example, Waterway manufacture longfins as well, and they are open heel. And they have lots of experience, it seems like, from great swimmers.
I am confused, and I wonder if the full foot dogma is a myth.
Erik