New Mares Power Plana for snorkeling ?

[Jolofree]

Would the new Mares Power Planas be suitable for snorkeling and then if I get a chance for recreational diving?
I had a set of Mares Volos and they felt very soft and flexible for me, I could not seem to get any good thrust,
so I'm looking for a stiffer fin but these may be a bit much. I've looked at the Quattros but they seem long & floppy.
I swim 3-4 miles per week in a pool for conditioning.
Thanks, j

 

[dumpsterDiver]

Get a pair of long freediving fins.. They work great for snorkeling and just as well for most scuba uses too.

 

[buddhasummer]

Power Planas are a heavy fin, not the best for snorkeling I'd think. I use them drysuit diving.

 

[scottwilson1]

I just picked up a pair to sink my floaty feet - very happy with them but i would use my x-streams for snorkelling super light so great for travel

 

[boulderjohn]

Quattros are longer than the Power Planas, but they are only floppy in comparison with fins like the Power Plana. They are a pretty stiff fin in comparison to the rest of the world's fins. They are MUCH stiffer than Volos.

I use Hollis F1s for dry suit diving, but I would happily use the Power Planas instead. When I am wet suit diving or traveling, I use the Quattro +.

 

[dmaziuk]

If you travel: accels are pretty stiff and luggage-friendly. I doubt there's any $50 closeout ones left anywhere though.

 

[Jolofree]

Thanks for the info guys, I'm going to demo a few of the top recommended ones Tuesday.

 

[SFLScubapro]

Thanks for the info guys, I'm going to demo a few of the top recommended ones Tuesday.

I love the xtremes for snorkel or diving... and having the half-foot of the xtreme means I have booties to walk on sharp rocks/hot beach sand when snorkeling from the beach.

 

[buddhasummer]

I love the xtremes for snorkel or diving... and having the half-foot of the xtreme means I have booties to walk on sharp rocks/hot beach sand when snorkeling from the beach.

By "half foot" do you mean open heel as opposed to full foot? I'm guessing so, just want to be sure. Cheers.