Rooster1
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I recently tried my Scubapro jetfins. I have to admit thet were different then any other fins I have used. My buddy says he gets leg cramps with them. Any good way of avoiding this that actually works?
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Rooster1 once bubbled...
Any good way of avoiding this that actually works?
cwb once bubbled...
Probably the main reason for using the jetfins is for control and subtle movements with the various kicks, not necessarily speed and power (although they're capable).
Are you a "sprint" diver? Are you in constant motion? Are you using the standard straight leg flutter?
Vary your kicking. Frog kick and modified frog are great not only because of the upward vectoring of the water (hence less silt or bottom damage), but it has a rest cycle to it. Take advantage of that glide.
Use the modified flutter a bit also. Uses muscles in a different way.
Also, a big one... stop (or at least slow down) and smell the roses along the way. Not only will you see more than you thought was there, but you also rest your legs AND increase your air consumption.
Good Luck,
wb
Rooster1 once bubbled...
I do various kinds of diving Wreck, Quarries, Rivers which usually have different conditions. I know When I am in a fast current river I need sprint speed and thrust to get out of some over powering current which means a lot of kicking.
WreckWriter once bubbled...
Mine did not give me cramps when I switched over from Mares Avanti Quattros.
The type fin you've been using may make a big difference; if you've been using very soft fins it MIGHT cramp you a bit until you get used to a stiffer fin. What fins are you used to using?
WW
cwb once bubbled...
I've not done any river diving yet, but I hear that the St Clair can be a real treat, especially with Freighters around....
Are you able to utilize much in the way of "pull and glide" or "grab and go" under those conditions?
The jets will certainly give you some of that sprinting capability, but you don't want to be doing it for a long time.
wb
Bob3 once bubbled...
Your legs will get used to having more meat on your feet, it's just a matter of building up muscles & adjusting finning techniques.
Just keep kickin'!