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The diver’s fins are simply extensions of your feet. The
purpose of the fin is to increase the foots effective propelling
surface, enabling the diver to move more efficiently and with
greater thrust through the water. There is a multitude of fins
available on the market today. Today's fins can be
grouped into the following categories:
Open Heel Fin
- Open Heel fins allow the diver a wider range of options such
as adjustable straps and the use various thermal protection.
These fins tend to be the favorite among scuba divers.
Allowing the usage of dive boots, these fins can be worn in any
thermal climate. Open Heel fins tend to be larger than
other Full Foot fins, to compensate for the drag created by
wearing scuba equipment and bulkier exposure suits.
Full Foot Fins
- These fins are popular among snorkelers because they are
lighter in weight and tend to be smaller than the traditional
Open Heel fin. |
