Hi, I've always used open heel fins as a snorkeler and scuba diver and have made the jump to a pair of Omer EagleRays fins as I'm interested in getting into a bit of freediving. It was a spur of the moment online purchase and they seem to have good reviews and are geared towards beginners.
However, I'm finding them a bit daunting as they take so much longer to get on. Once on, they fit like a glove but I haven't worked so hard to get into a piece of clothing so hard since my Jordache jeans circa 1980. I keep on putting off bringing them on the boat so they sit languishing away in my closet. I'm wondering if anyone here has tips for making the fin pockets a little softer and more malleable. I've ordered some lycra socks which will hopefully help but I still think I might struggle a bit on a small rocking boat loaded with a big mackerel esky . Any tips would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks, Ann
However, I'm finding them a bit daunting as they take so much longer to get on. Once on, they fit like a glove but I haven't worked so hard to get into a piece of clothing so hard since my Jordache jeans circa 1980. I keep on putting off bringing them on the boat so they sit languishing away in my closet. I'm wondering if anyone here has tips for making the fin pockets a little softer and more malleable. I've ordered some lycra socks which will hopefully help but I still think I might struggle a bit on a small rocking boat loaded with a big mackerel esky . Any tips would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks, Ann