Are heavier or lighter fins better?
A lighter fin should be avoided by people who have ‘floaty feet’ as the weight of the fin will not be enough to counteract the buoyancy of their feet, causing them to dive with their heads deeper than their feet. Lighter fins are also beneficial for travel, as it is easier to fit within a weight limit. Your weight is used as a guideline to determine which fin size is best for you. Larger fins allow for more stability and offer more drive, but are stiffer. Smaller fins are looser and allow for more manoeuvrability, but are harder to control.For freediving, choose foot pocket fins with longer blades that are more powerful and extremely efficient. These specific fins are made of materials that may be more or less rigid. Make your choice according to your freediving level, your finstroke capacity and the depth at which you plan to hunt.
Are shorter or longer fins better?
Short swim fins will generally have a longer lifespan than longer fins, as they are not as likely to stretch out. Pros: Due to the orientation of the fins, short blade fins make it easier to keep up a quick tempo at a higher kick rate, with ideal propulsion through the water. Short blade fins are generally shorter in length, about 12-16 inches. Unlike the long ones, these training fins are typically used for technique and speed. Short fins provide less propulsion with a smaller surface area than long ones, allowing you to maintain a faster kick.
How long should free diving fins be?
Standard freediving fins measure about 31-38 inches (79-97 cm), excluding the foot pocket. Such long blades displace more water per kick, which means that the diver can propel him/herself through the water rapidly, covering more distance using less time, oxygen and energy. Long bladed fins For beginners, we recommend plastic long blades fins. These range from $90 – $200. The best brands that fall into this price range are Cressie and Beuchat. For intermediate freedivers, and spearos, DiveR provides fantastic Australian fins at a very reasonable mid-range price point.