VaScubalee
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Let me start off by saying Привет! This is my first post, and I do not own Force Fins (yet?). Right now I use Scuba Pro Twin Jet Max. I am planning a trip to Puerto Rico with some friends, and I am the only diver. The other focus will be exploring the island (and Viequez), backpacking and camping on the beaches and in the mountains/forests. Obviously, I will need to be traveling light, taking only what I can carry on my back. For this purpose, I have resigned myself to the fact that I will not be able to take much gear and will have to rent from the shops. However, I do want to take a mask, snorkel, and fins so I can atleast snorkel when I want, in the seas, rivers, and lakes.
Obviously, the fins are the trickiest of these items, and my Twins are out of the question. I had never heard of Force Fins, before I started looking for the most compact fins on the internet. Originally, I was just looking at small fins used exclusively for snorkeling, when I came across these. Now my curiosity has been peaked, and I wonder if these would be better for my purposes. I'm excited about the prospect of a lightweight, quality, American-made product that could reduce fatigue and help keep me under longer!!!
Is it possible that I might even stop using my beloved Twin Jets? (rhetorical)
Does anyone know the weight and dimensions for the FF? I wear a size 13 US Mens, and am also wondering what size I should get.
I'm contemplating the Original, Pro, or Adjustable in either so I could use them for warm diving there, and for diving in colder waters with a wetsuit back home. I also saw a post (I believe from Meesier42) about using the inserts to compensate the size difference between footwear (or lack of), which would be fine if that is a more compact option than the adjustable. Also, I understand the Pros are stiffer; does this translate to a noticeable difference in leg-strength used? Lastly, from what I've read, the Originals seem to be better on the surface (i.e. snorkeling). Is this true?
I realize these are strange questions for our sport, but hey it's a diverse planet, and so we must adapt to all situations. This trip is posing some interesting challenges, and any help that you guys/gals could give me would be much appreciated.
Thanks!!!
Obviously, the fins are the trickiest of these items, and my Twins are out of the question. I had never heard of Force Fins, before I started looking for the most compact fins on the internet. Originally, I was just looking at small fins used exclusively for snorkeling, when I came across these. Now my curiosity has been peaked, and I wonder if these would be better for my purposes. I'm excited about the prospect of a lightweight, quality, American-made product that could reduce fatigue and help keep me under longer!!!
Is it possible that I might even stop using my beloved Twin Jets? (rhetorical)
Does anyone know the weight and dimensions for the FF? I wear a size 13 US Mens, and am also wondering what size I should get.
I'm contemplating the Original, Pro, or Adjustable in either so I could use them for warm diving there, and for diving in colder waters with a wetsuit back home. I also saw a post (I believe from Meesier42) about using the inserts to compensate the size difference between footwear (or lack of), which would be fine if that is a more compact option than the adjustable. Also, I understand the Pros are stiffer; does this translate to a noticeable difference in leg-strength used? Lastly, from what I've read, the Originals seem to be better on the surface (i.e. snorkeling). Is this true?
I realize these are strange questions for our sport, but hey it's a diverse planet, and so we must adapt to all situations. This trip is posing some interesting challenges, and any help that you guys/gals could give me would be much appreciated.
Thanks!!!