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How should your snorkel fins fit? Full-foot and open-heel fins

Last updated on: November 8, 2020 By: Sarah Dungan

How Your Snorkeling Fins Should Fit (Full-foot and Open-Heel)

You've just bought a new pair of snorkeling fins. You tried them on at home and they fit your feet perfectly! And yet, when you finally get in the water with them for the first time they start slipping off your feet mid-kick! What happened? If I'm on a snorkeling tour, I'm almost guaranteed to spy a lost rental fin floating by at some point. The thing is, how your snorkeling fins should fit is a bit different from how you fit shoes or other footwear. But with a bit of know-how, you won't have … [Read more...] about How Your Snorkeling Fins Should Fit (Full-foot and Open-Heel)

Filed Under: Gear Guides, Snorkeling Tagged With: 2019, fins, snorkeling gear

Yes, you need fins for snorkeling! 5 reasons why

Last updated on: November 7, 2020 By: Sarah Dungan

Yes, You Need Fins For Snorkeling! (Five Reasons Why)

Do you really need fins for snorkeling? This is a disturbingly common question I see on Reddit and Quora. Snorkeling is an activity that gets more popular among vacationers every year. That means every year, countless people are going to try snorkeling for the first time in their lives. Of course, when trying any new sport you'll have a lot of questions... But folks, asking whether you need fins for snorkeling is kind of like asking if you need poles for skiing. I mean, technically you can … [Read more...] about Yes, You Need Fins For Snorkeling! (Five Reasons Why)

Filed Under: Gear Guides, Snorkeling Tagged With: 2019, fins, snorkeling gear, snorkeling technique

Full-foot fins versus open-heel fins. Which to choose?

Last updated on: November 7, 2020 By: Sarah Dungan

Open-Heel Vs. Full-Foot Fins for Snorkeling

With the sheer variety of fins on the market these days, new (and even experienced!) snorkelers can be confused about what choice they should make. Perhaps the most obvious difference among fins is whether they have a closed foot pocket like a slip-on shoe or an open pocket with a strap that goes over your heel. Why do fins come in these two types? And which kind is best for your next snorkeling trip? Let's take a closer look at the differences between open-heel vs. full-foot fins! The key … [Read more...] about Open-Heel Vs. Full-Foot Fins for Snorkeling

Filed Under: Gear Guides, SCUBA, Snorkeling Tagged With: 2019, fins, scuba gear, snorkeling gear

Single vs. double lens masks. A matter of taste!

Last updated on: August 28, 2020 By: Sarah Dungan

Single Vs. Double Lens Masks: A Matter of Taste

What are the advantages and disadvantages of single vs. double lens masks? This question may be first on your mind if you're looking to buy a new diving mask. It certainly was for me! And yet, beyond a few forum posts on various SCUBA boards, no one seems to have written much about this, let alone provided a definitive answer. The reason for this is quite simple... There are no inherent advantages or disadvantages between single vs. double lens masks. Ultimately, it comes down to what works … [Read more...] about Single Vs. Double Lens Masks: A Matter of Taste

Filed Under: Gear Guides, SCUBA, Snorkeling Tagged With: 2019, masks, scuba gear, snorkeling gear

Five reasons to upgrade your fins with spring straps

Last updated on: November 8, 2020 By: Sarah Dungan

5 Reasons You Should Upgrade Your Fins With Spring Straps

Last night struggling to fall asleep I decided to put my mind at ease with some old-fashioned retail therapy. Except for me, retail therapy means adding to my wishlist of diving gear! As I was browsing for SCUBA fins, I noticed that there's a new feature that seems to be getting more popular. This feature is the spring strap. That got me wondering, what exactly are spring straps and why do so many fins have them these days? Spring straps are a relatively new design that has taken the SCUBA … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons You Should Upgrade Your Fins With Spring Straps

Filed Under: Gear Guides, SCUBA Tagged With: 2019, fins, scuba gear

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