JustWetRocks
Contributor
It’s very odd. I got splits originally due to horrid knees. I have met only one other diver that has that same cramping issue with the splits. It has made me wonder as well. I tried the go sport fins and just didn’t mesh with them. Then the power fins which are like a dream. My longest dive is only 90 minutes but no cramps or fatigue with them at all.Side note: I'm not doubting you, but I find that curious. That is what they are "supposed to" avoid. I like mine for open water cruising, but am moving away from them due to the type of diving I'm doing and a change of footwear.
With moving the weights to my trim pockets... it would defeat the purpose of carrying them. I don’t technically need them but it makes everyone else (ie: instructors and dive leaders) more comfortable. Instead of moving them up I would eliminate them completely and be able to kick to the surface easier.
I am going on what has been advised to me in regards to being able to ditch something in case of an emergency. 3lbs has been what I carry as 1.5lbs is the lowest I’ve been able to get.
Tank position is already as far up as I can comfortably go.
If I could find .5lbs I would try two on the tank collar and .5 on each side though..... that’s a suggestion that may work if I can find them.
I will be getting in the pool tomorrow to see what happens without fins. And then try out some lighter ones as well.