Do you think these Tusa fins fit?

[Brian Pasic]

Kind of a silly question but wanting to know if you think these Tusa fins fit? They are a size medium and I am a size 8 mens US

The heel seems like its hanging over a bit... Seems snug tho... Usually wear closed heel fins so unsure.

Thanks for the input!

 

[LowDrag]

Mine hang over a bit to. You just don't want them so tight that they cut off your circulation or too loose that the fins flop around causing blistering. I do wear sole boots with my fins though.

 

[lesager]

I had similar questions on fin fit (see my topic with photos here: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/in...ly-getting-ow-certified-question-fin-fit.html ), but I actually hopped in the chat room and got advice that way. They asked me if there was too much play if I wiggled side to side, and mine ended up being pretty sturdy. The fins that were one size smaller had my heels sticking out way too much, but these seem just right.

According to the PADI OW manual and my instructors, the top edge of the foot pocket should meet your foot where your ankle meets your leg (or something like that), and yours seems to fit just fine. However, I'm still new, so I would wait for more responses.

 

[lesager]

Looking at the size chart on TUSA's website, it seems that size 8 is right in the middle of the Medium size range...

 

[g1138]

If it feels fine kicking, you should be fine. A quarter of my bootie hangs out my Jet fin (much more than what you have). On the other hand, my whole bootie sits about 0.5cm into my Scubamax Aero fin; which means I have to tighten the straps down to the brink.

I think it looks fine to me and the Tusa size chart says so too.

What you don't want in a fin is too little bootie sticking into it, such as up to the balls of your feet (your toe joints). You'll get feet cramps from having to bend your toes to get leverage in your fin kicks.
You also don't want to have too much bootie into the fin. You won't be able to tighten the straps enough, or find spring straps that fit.

 

[Brian Pasic]

i tried 3 total fins and these were the best out of the 3.. great performance and helps relieve pressure on my feet which have a minor injury.