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I have my own set of fins that I take with me whenever I go on vacation in a place I can snorkel, which is typically like 2-4 times a year. The ones I have are an older model of these ones here:
http://www.leisurepro.com/p-tbtf15/tusa-x-pert-zoom-z3-open-heel-split-fins
I got them in like 2010 and they are still fine. However they are apparently scuba fins and I've now just decided I want to get new ones. When I bought them I got them because I think they looked cool for the most part, and I liked wearing the shoes and having them strap over top of them.
Well, there is some downside to this, considering I only snorkel and have only dove once. First of all, these are pretty damn heavy fins. The fins are heavy, but then I also have to wear the shoes which makes it even heavier. I definitely feel this when I'm snorkeling and the back of my knees typically get tired/sore but it's something that I just go through. It isn't to the point it is bothersome and I can't snorkel, but I definitely feel it, especially when I start. Additionally, they make my luggage heavier and sometimes it's tough to get just under 50lbs.
So I'm basically just asking for suggestions/recommendations for some snorkel fins since I really don't know much about it. I don't even really know what the split ones do vs. non-split ones. I also am pretty open to getting ones that are full foot so I don't have to wear shoes when snorkeling too. I do want to get something that is presumably quite a bit more light weight than the ones I have, although I also want to get good power out of them when snorkeling.
And while on the subject, if anyone has a recommendation for a good snorkel, I may get a new one of those as well since mine is just old and worn down at this point. It also fits kind of weird with the new prescription mask I got.
http://www.leisurepro.com/p-tbtf15/tusa-x-pert-zoom-z3-open-heel-split-fins
I got them in like 2010 and they are still fine. However they are apparently scuba fins and I've now just decided I want to get new ones. When I bought them I got them because I think they looked cool for the most part, and I liked wearing the shoes and having them strap over top of them.
Well, there is some downside to this, considering I only snorkel and have only dove once. First of all, these are pretty damn heavy fins. The fins are heavy, but then I also have to wear the shoes which makes it even heavier. I definitely feel this when I'm snorkeling and the back of my knees typically get tired/sore but it's something that I just go through. It isn't to the point it is bothersome and I can't snorkel, but I definitely feel it, especially when I start. Additionally, they make my luggage heavier and sometimes it's tough to get just under 50lbs.
So I'm basically just asking for suggestions/recommendations for some snorkel fins since I really don't know much about it. I don't even really know what the split ones do vs. non-split ones. I also am pretty open to getting ones that are full foot so I don't have to wear shoes when snorkeling too. I do want to get something that is presumably quite a bit more light weight than the ones I have, although I also want to get good power out of them when snorkeling.
And while on the subject, if anyone has a recommendation for a good snorkel, I may get a new one of those as well since mine is just old and worn down at this point. It also fits kind of weird with the new prescription mask I got.
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