Host Star Posted January 4, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 4, 2017 has anyone tried short fins for snorkeling?.. I was thinking of getting a pair to make the packing easier .....and lighter :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinmike Posted January 4, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 4, 2017 (edited) I have a pair that I keep in my dive bag and take them on every trip - I use them as my back-up fins and they are my go-to snorkel fins. They are US Divers travel fins and cost about $45 at my LDS. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited January 4, 2017 by smokinmike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Star Posted January 4, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I have a pair that I keep in my dive bag and take them on every trip - I use them as my back-up fins and they are my go-to snorkel fins. They are US Divers travel fins and cost about $45 at my LDS. Sent from my iPhone using Forums thanks.. that is the ones I ordered on line.. my LDS does not have short fins.... so I'm hoping I ordered the right size... :(..... if they get here soon enough I will have time to send them back and exchange them before my cruise jan. 21 on Harmony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinmike Posted January 5, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 5, 2017 They are pretty adjustable with the rear strap - I don't even wear booties but I reckon you could if the conditions warrent. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken_Lips Posted January 6, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Oh I love my short snorkel fins, I have the same brand you just ordered. They make walking on the beach and on the deck of diving boats a breeze since they are half the length of regular fins. I'm a man with a size 12 shoe and I bought the L fins, they fit just right. They don't bother me at all. Even though they have a cushioned back strap, I still wear neoprene socks just in case, I'm paranoid about blisters. I have the socks that have the open heel. They are small and compact, and easily fit inside my fins for storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azevedan Posted January 6, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 6, 2017 We take shorty ("swimmers") fins with us. Much easier to pack, as you say. Even just used carryon luggage for 10 days in the Society Islands. They work just fine. I never had a problem, swam quickly with ease to follow (from above) manta rays and fight strong currents in Huahine, just using my legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted January 8, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I have been using the shorter fins for about 6 years now and we snorkel everywhere we go. I also have the booties because it makes it easier to enter the water (depending on the conditions) and I noticed early on when I got them that my big toe would rub in the open part in the front of the fin. Putting the booties on made it comfortable, but that's just me. This is what I have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet2B Posted April 26, 2017 #8 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Would these be okay to travel with for the ocean, snorkeling, pools, etc? https://www.amazon.com/FINIS-2-35-003-14-Zoomer-Gold-E/dp/B0043GWVNG/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1493250054&sr=1-1&keywords=zoomers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizmark'sMom Posted April 27, 2017 #9 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Would these be okay to travel with for the ocean, snorkeling, pools, etc?https://www.amazon.com/FINIS-2-35-003-14-Zoomer-Gold-E/dp/B0043GWVNG/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1493250054&sr=1-1&keywords=zoomers Those don't have much of a blade to them. They'd be fine for a pool, but for the ocean I prefer something like these: https://www.amazon.com/Cressi-Palau-Weight-Travel-Snorkeling/dp/B001PR1326 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet2B Posted April 28, 2017 #10 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Those don't have much of a blade to them. They'd be fine for a pool' date=' but for the ocean I prefer something like these:https://www.amazon.com/Cressi-Palau-Weight-Travel-Snorkeling/dp/B001PR1326[/quote'] Thanks for explaining! I actually already have long fins so I'll try to pack those for swimming in the ocean.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet2B Posted April 28, 2017 #11 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I have these long fins: https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/sporti-floating-swim-fins-23058/?color=12816 Are they okay for snorkeling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizmark'sMom Posted April 29, 2017 #12 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Yeah, those look fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegalEase Posted June 22, 2017 #13 Share Posted June 22, 2017 has anyone tried short fins for snorkeling?.. I was thinking of getting a pair to make the packing easier .....and lighter :) I just received mine. I haven't used them yet, but it's much easier for me to walk :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegalEase Posted June 22, 2017 #14 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Those don't have much of a blade to them. They'd be fine for a pool' date=' but for the ocean I prefer something like these:https://www.amazon.com/Cressi-Palau-Weight-Travel-Snorkeling/dp/B001PR1326[/quote'] This is what I have as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAcruiser19372 Posted August 10, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 10, 2017 OK, now that I have my own snorkel mask I guess the fins are next and the short fins certainly I have my attention. After looking at a couple of the links I noticed there are some with the adjustable strap in the back or the full heel back for lack of a better description. Is there a preference among those that have used either or maybe even both? With my limited experience I've probably had better luck with the adjustable strap but would like to hear what others have experienced. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted August 13, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 13, 2017 We have the same as Bismarck & LegalEase. With the adjustable back Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubsin Posted August 16, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Short fins are fine in calm water but I think for more open areas or areas with rip currents they might not help as much. Wait - LegalEase - easier to WALK?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAcruiser19372 Posted December 11, 2017 #18 Share Posted December 11, 2017 This is what I have as well. I just received my shorti fins this weekend. They seem to fit fine except that about an inch of my heel sticks out over the bottom. My wife tried hers on also and hers fit fine also and her heel also sticks out over the bottom. Is this true for you folks who have the Cressi Palau also that your heels stick out about an inch or so over the bottom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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