Correct use of open fins
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RichLockyer
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The top edge of the fin should come to just below the break in your ankle... IE: It should not restrict movement by jamming into the base of your leg, but should not be stuck on the end of the metatarsal arch.
If the fin is too large and floppy, then a smaller size (that will not come up as far) might be better. Crowding of the toes against the end of the fin (fin too big but with a short pocket, like Jet/Turtles) can cause cramping (this is the reason for many open-toe designs).
The position of the heel will be dictated by the design of the fin's sole plate.... a Jet/Turtle will have the heel fully exposed, while a Twinjet will have it mostly protected on the bottom.
If the fin is too large and floppy, then a smaller size (that will not come up as far) might be better. Crowding of the toes against the end of the fin (fin too big but with a short pocket, like Jet/Turtles) can cause cramping (this is the reason for many open-toe designs).
The position of the heel will be dictated by the design of the fin's sole plate.... a Jet/Turtle will have the heel fully exposed, while a Twinjet will have it mostly protected on the bottom.
T_Mancini
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I have talked to a lot of divers regarding this when I was researching on buying my first set of fins. Most of the people I talked to all agreed and said that you shouldn't have more than 3 inches of your foot out of the pocket, especially for the Mare Volo fins, which I opted to buy and I love them...
However, there are many types of fins and if you want the true answer then just write to the people who make and sell them, the manufacture... They will be more than happy to answer your questions. That is what I did with the Volos. I wrote to Mares and they actually sent me pictures of correct and incorrect fits...
Hope this helps..
Tim
However, there are many types of fins and if you want the true answer then just write to the people who make and sell them, the manufacture... They will be more than happy to answer your questions. That is what I did with the Volos. I wrote to Mares and they actually sent me pictures of correct and incorrect fits...
Hope this helps..
Tim
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