TexasKaren68
Contributor
Before my recent trip to Cozumel I bought my very first pair of scuba diving fins, the Aqualung Slingshots. When I tried them on in the store I thought they might be a bit too big and heavy for me but based on reviews and the endorsement of my cousin who loves hers, I bought them.
Well, during my very first two open water dives (I'm just starting the learning/certification process) I found it very hard to maneuver myself with these boats on my feet. I know I'm new and my buoyancy sucks and I was dealing with a slight current, and getting stung by a sea urchin, and trying to kneel on the bottom isn't going to be normal behavior once I'm certified, but still... I think at least for the near future I should look for an "easier" fin.
What do you think about split fins? Would they be OK for a newbie with no ankle strength I also want to consider how much they'll weigh in my luggage. I took the slingshots on my cruise to Cozumel and had to take my largest suitcase to fit them in. I would have preferred to take a smaller case because the trip was only for four days but since I really wanted my fins with me, I dealt with the 50 pound suitcase. Any suggestions for a good pair of split fins?
I also own a pair of Tusa Tri-ex fins that I've never worn. I got them as part of a bulk scuba equipment purchase from a friend of a friend who had to sell all her stuff due to a medical condition. They seem a bit lighter but are quite curved and seem to be rather stiff. Being new I have no idea how fins are supposed to look/feel for the best performance. Any thoughts on these fins?
Well, during my very first two open water dives (I'm just starting the learning/certification process) I found it very hard to maneuver myself with these boats on my feet. I know I'm new and my buoyancy sucks and I was dealing with a slight current, and getting stung by a sea urchin, and trying to kneel on the bottom isn't going to be normal behavior once I'm certified, but still... I think at least for the near future I should look for an "easier" fin.
What do you think about split fins? Would they be OK for a newbie with no ankle strength I also want to consider how much they'll weigh in my luggage. I took the slingshots on my cruise to Cozumel and had to take my largest suitcase to fit them in. I would have preferred to take a smaller case because the trip was only for four days but since I really wanted my fins with me, I dealt with the 50 pound suitcase. Any suggestions for a good pair of split fins?
I also own a pair of Tusa Tri-ex fins that I've never worn. I got them as part of a bulk scuba equipment purchase from a friend of a friend who had to sell all her stuff due to a medical condition. They seem a bit lighter but are quite curved and seem to be rather stiff. Being new I have no idea how fins are supposed to look/feel for the best performance. Any thoughts on these fins?