my parents handed down a pair of Force fins and a pair of rockets. but the rockets are cracked so i dontn think they are repairable, and the Force fins give me cramps on my feet. However i have a feeliing they are the wrong size, a little too big. it could be im just not used to diving but its been 3 dives now and it hasnt stopped. yall who have force fins do yall have a pic of how they fit on you? if i understand how this forum works i should have a picture of how it fits on me. if one of yall could tell me if it fits or not i appriciate it.
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where are you getting the cramps, are they in your calfs or in your feet. Are the cramps in your arch.
You can try the comfort instep to make the foot pocket smaller. But unless the fin is hitting you on the ankle bones on either side of you foot then they are probably ok. They should fit above the planar arch just short of the crease where you leg joins the foot.
Also you'll know they are too big if the flop side to side on your foot, they should be just snug enough to prevent lateral motion.
What size shoe do you where? What bootie are you wearing? and what size fin do you have??
The thing about the forcefins, and really all fins is that they will stretch your foot and the tendons. You can see this just by pointing your toes and looking at how the top of your foot alilgns with the front of your shin. A competetive swiimmer will be able to hyperflex his/her foot to upwards of 20-30degrees beyond flat. Most non-swimmers can only get to about 20degrees from flat. Divers after time will probably be able to get to flat or further depending on their level of activity. Its likely that this stretching effect is at least part of the cramping.
You can try the comfort instep to make the foot pocket smaller. But unless the fin is hitting you on the ankle bones on either side of you foot then they are probably ok. They should fit above the planar arch just short of the crease where you leg joins the foot.
Also you'll know they are too big if the flop side to side on your foot, they should be just snug enough to prevent lateral motion.
What size shoe do you where? What bootie are you wearing? and what size fin do you have??
The thing about the forcefins, and really all fins is that they will stretch your foot and the tendons. You can see this just by pointing your toes and looking at how the top of your foot alilgns with the front of your shin. A competetive swiimmer will be able to hyperflex his/her foot to upwards of 20-30degrees beyond flat. Most non-swimmers can only get to about 20degrees from flat. Divers after time will probably be able to get to flat or further depending on their level of activity. Its likely that this stretching effect is at least part of the cramping.
The fins should fit comfortably over the top of your foot where
the shoe laces are on a pair of tennis shoes. Your toes should be
completely clear of the foot pocket and you should be able to wiggle them. There
is a
picture at The Truth About Dive Fins
If they fit correctly, it might be that you are pointing your toe too
hard while kicking, maybe trying to keep your toes on the blade as it bends
away from your foot, or "chasing the blade with your toes". If this is the
case, just wiggle your toes and ankles to relax your feet, every now and then
until you relax as you kick. This will also loosen away the cramp if it
should occur again.
the shoe laces are on a pair of tennis shoes. Your toes should be
completely clear of the foot pocket and you should be able to wiggle them. There
is a
picture at The Truth About Dive Fins
If they fit correctly, it might be that you are pointing your toe too
hard while kicking, maybe trying to keep your toes on the blade as it bends
away from your foot, or "chasing the blade with your toes". If this is the
case, just wiggle your toes and ankles to relax your feet, every now and then
until you relax as you kick. This will also loosen away the cramp if it
should occur again.
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