So in all of this talk about the jet fins being the end all solution for diving (unless you don't have strong legs) where is the advice for tiny little divers like me with tiny feet who need to keep up in the current? I tried a pair of open heel jet fins once (I had to wear sneakers in order for them to fit) and it didn't work. I'm using a pair of Mares Plana Avantis (open heel, XS) with a pair of hard soled booties and home-made neoprene ankle wraps (the arms of an old wetsuit) that make the heel straps stay on, and I have to say it's the first time I've ever been able to wear real fins as I wear a kids size 2 shoe and I am having pretty good luck. I can keep up with all of my friends and get some fairly decent speed, until current hits. If I even think about current the fins become practically useless and I turn into the helpless first time diver who has to be carried back to the dive platform, literally. Not only is this not safe, it's embarrassing!
So, my question is, ***?!?!? Now that I know that I can use XS open heel fins with the help of some neoprene, where should I look next so that I can actually propel myself through the water?
