I am currently looking for new fins. The one I have now is TUSA HyFlex Switch. I am a female and very petite, and I always get exhausted by finning hard to catch up with others. Do you have any fins recommendation that gives me power with less kicking? Thanks!
Fins that are suited for small female?
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I have heard good things about Scubapro Go Sport fins from two petite women
I'll check them out. More recommendations are welcome!
Not specific to petite but I love my Mares Avanti Quattro fins. They have a small size option and several colors. I’m 5’2”
Mares Avanti Quattro + Open Heel Fin
Mares Avanti Quattro + Open Heel Fin
My sister is very satisfied with her Cressi Frog + (hers are open heels), and she could accommodate her tiny feet : Europe size 33, which in the US is 1.5 if I'm not mistaken (UK 14). You can even choose the color.
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It depends on what current you might confront, but for low currents the Standard Force Fin is a very easy fin.
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Don't overlook the possibility that you're swimming normally, and that your buddies need to adjust their kicks. There is nothing worse than diving with someone who kicks endlessly and at a rapid pace. Diving is not racing. Ask your buddies to slow down.
Also, you might want to switch to an alternate kick, allowing your muscles to rest. Alternate between your regular flutter/scisor kicks with frog kicks. Remember that the frog kick has a glide component. Don't kick again until you stop gliding. Pay attention to your trim as you move through the water. A horizontal position reduces drag and improves the efficiency of your forward motion.
Just food for thought before you decide to purchase another set of fins. The Mares Avanti Quattros are really nice fins. I used them for many years. My buddy's wife is about 5'1 and hates the gym. She uses the Scubapro Seawing Nova and is never tired.
Don't overlook the possibility that you're swimming normally, and that your buddies need to adjust their kicks. There is nothing worse than diving with someone who kicks endlessly and at a rapid pace. Diving is not racing. Ask your buddies to slow down.
Also, you might want to switch to an alternate kick, allowing your muscles to rest. Alternate between your regular flutter/scisor kicks with frog kicks. Remember that the frog kick has a glide component. Don't kick again until you stop gliding. Pay attention to your trim as you move through the water. A horizontal position reduces drag and improves the efficiency of your forward motion.
Just food for thought before you decide to purchase another set of fins. The Mares Avanti Quattros are really nice fins. I used them for many years. My buddy's wife is about 5'1 and hates the gym. She uses the Scubapro Seawing Nova and is never tired.
As far as I see, my buddy goes slow to match my pace. We like slow pace, and I do not kick often either. But, I do feel my legs are getting heavier and tired towards the end of the dive. I am 4'9, but I do exercise regularly including leg works. So, I don't think the leg strength is not really a problem. Another win to Scubapro Seawing Nova! They look big and heavy. but must be really good!
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