You want to go snorkeling on vacation or dare the first real dive? Then the equipment definitely includes suitable flippers. But beware: not all flippers are suitable for beginners or advanced divers, but don’t worry, with our help it’s no problem.
Our checklist is designed so that everyone can find the optimal swim fins and shows you all the important criteria. In addition, the product recommendations will help you with the decision.
- The size of the fin depends on your own shoe size.
- Therefore, the age at which your child can dive depends on the size of their feet. The smallest fins are usually produced from shoe size 25.
- It is important that the fin fits tightly on the foot.
- Since feet always get a little smaller in cool water, a fin should be a little too tight on the foot when out of the water. Then it should normally fit snugly in the water.
- There are the so-called snorkeling fins, which are best suited for beginners. Their material is nice and elastic, so you can easily and comfortably move through the water with these fins.
- In addition to different specializations and designs of these snorkeling fins, there are special fin shapes.
- Mono fins are currently very popular as mermaid fins. However, one should not underestimate the effect that occurs when both feet are firmly anchored in one fin. Therefore, inexperienced swimmers should first practice swimming with two fins.
- There are open fins and closed fins.
- A closed fin encloses the entire foot, while an open fin has an adjustable closure at the heel.
- Closed fins are usually more comfortable to wear than open fins and have better support. However, they are also more difficult to put on.
- For smaller children, the foot part should fit optimally and tightly, so closed fins are most suitable here.
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FAQ About Swim Fins
The size of the flippers depends on the current shoe size. Since the feet get a little smaller in cold water, fins should be a little too tight outside the water. Then they normally fit exactly in the water.
For smaller children, the fins should fit particularly well and securely on the foot, so fins with a closed foot part are ideal for them. You will surely find what you are looking for in our product recommendations.
For snorkeling, closed swim fins should be chosen. In addition, it should be noted that the fins should be shorter than those for diving.
You are definitely faster in the water with flippers than without. Exactly how fast you are depends on your physical condition as well as your technique. It varies from person to person.
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