bubblemonkey
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open heel every time.
Open Vs. Full Foot Fins
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miketsp
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Depends, snorkelling off a nice sandy beach with no rocks in warm water, full foot can be better. Also lighter to pack on those trips where weight is at a premium.
OTOH if there is a risk that you have to walk over 2 miles of rocks in shallow surf then you will curse your full foot fins every inch of the way.
Off a boat then it really depends on the water temperature.
It also depends on the number of stingy, bitey type critters in the water. Open heel will give you full coverage & protection.
So each has advantages in specific situations.
OTOH if there is a risk that you have to walk over 2 miles of rocks in shallow surf then you will curse your full foot fins every inch of the way.
Off a boat then it really depends on the water temperature.
It also depends on the number of stingy, bitey type critters in the water. Open heel will give you full coverage & protection.
So each has advantages in specific situations.
dive_lover88
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Open foot fin no doubt about that. It causes blisters if used during dives that encounter currents, and also what the rest posted before me.
Open heel and no fancy clip in the back that allows the strap to easily come apart. I like my jets, just slip the strap over your heel to don/doff.
Ber :lilbunny:
Ber :lilbunny:
Dave Zimmerly
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Open heel everywhere.
DiveGolfSki
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Scuba Brad:
Open heel of course. I wear a boot and can use that over coral/sand/rocks whatever.
Forever attached? Super Glue
I changed the strap to spring straps (my DIY verson). It's not going anywhere unless I drop it.
MSilvia
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Open heel with spring straps. I've never had them come off unexpectedly, and I find them to be comfortable.
Humuhumunukunukuapua'a
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Open heel. Spring straps. Not going anywhere.
PaulChristenson
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Open heel...
The bootie varies by the rest of the attire
The best is...Chuck Taylor All Stars with the DRY SUIT
Paul in VT
The bootie varies by the rest of the attire
The best is...Chuck Taylor All Stars with the DRY SUIT
Paul in VT
IslandFrog
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Open heel anytime I am on Scuba. Recently started using full foot for free diving from a nice sandy beach.
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