Fin Snorkel Size
Any place to buy plus size snorkel/dive fins?
I've been looking around online and it seems that the largest size full foot fins I can find top out at 13. While I wear a size 13 shoe, I'm very tentative to buy a fins that is sized 11-13 or the like. Is there a website that sells fins sized 13, or 13-14 or something of the like.
you can look in swim magazines or at swim stores
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 TBF Adult Snorkel mask Fins Diving Snorkelling Set Pink US $39.48 
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 CRESSI FROG FINS w mesh bag Snorkeling Scuba Size S M US $15.00
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 Scuba or Snorkeling Split Fins Sherwood Trek Black Size SMALL Open Heel US $50.00
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 MTA Pro Scuba Diving Fins Mens size 11 12 Eu 44 46 snorkel US $6.99
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 Tritan Swimming Snorkeling Fins Flippers Size 3 5 36 37 US $5.00
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 Swimming Snorkeling Fins Flippers Size 38 40 5 7 US US $5.00
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 Scuba Dive Gear Mask Dry Snorkel Fins Set Blue Size Small Snorkling Set US $42.99
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 US Divers Snorkel Diving Mask Flippers Fins Size Large 10 14 Set Travel Bag US $16.30
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 KIDS FLEX Snorkeling Set MaskDRY SnorkelSize 1 3 Finsand Mesh Bag US $36.99
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 Aqua Lungs Blades 2 Regular Size Scuba Snorkeling Fins Lightly Used US $.99
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 US Divers Shredder Surf Split Blade Snorkeling Bodyboard Fins Size S 4 7 US $7.99
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 Super S Blue Diving Snorkeling Dive Fin SZ XXL US $18.97
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 NEW NOS Deep Blue Gear Del Sol Snorkel Scuba fin Made in Italy size 12 13 US $19.99
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 U S Divers Rigid SCUBA Snorkeling Fins Size 9 13 ML XL US $18.00
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 ScubaPro Tilos packaged snorkel set fin size S M US $49.00
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 Mares Plano Avanti Quattro Scuba Snorkel Fins Sz SMALL US $24.99
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 PASSPORT Vintage Aqua Lung SWIM FINS US size 3 5 EUR 37 39 Womens Youth Snorkel US $9.95
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 NEW Dolpino Pro Series ADULT SNORKEL SET Snorkel Mask Scuba Fins Sz 7 12 US $28.99
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 NEW US Divers SNORKELING SET Dive Mask Fins Snorkel Adult SzM travel Bag US $32.99
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 Scuba Diving SCUBAPRO Jet Fins Size Large Black Open Heel Snorkeling Commercial US $22.00
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What to look for when buying snorkel gear online?
I am going to buy myself and my husband - masks,snorkel and fins for our long weekend break this winter.
Are there any specific tips or things to note when buying? Ie for the fins should I buy a size smaller or larger for any reason - or just buy the same size I would a shoe?
Thanks
You can expect it NOT to fit if you're buying online. It's not any different than designer clothing. You really wouldn't want to buy that online either unless you had the chance to at least try it on in a real store first. Same applies here. Service or warranty issues are dicey when you buy online. Don't say you weren't warned.
No need to try it out in a pool but you definitely do need to try it on for fit.
For a mask: Not all faces fit all masks. Place the mask on your face without using the head strap and making sure your hair is clear of the mask skirt. Inhale slightly through your nose,hold that inhalation and take your hands away. If the mask stays in place for 30 seconds or more, it's an ok fit. It it falls off you face sooner, on to the next mask since that one will leak on you.
For fins: For closed heel fins, you are usually ok to go with your shoe size, but still try them on. Some people have wider feet and not all countries size their feet the same. If they pinch it'll be painful. You can also try on a set of open heel fins with the associated booties. Generally a little more expensive but also you have booties to walk the beach with or navigate sharp rocks. Open heel fins are adjustable with a strap at the back, so one size fits a few bootie sizes. Your feet will be a little warmer to boot, pardon the pun.
For snorkels: Buying a snorkel with an adjustable mouthpiece will lessen jaw fatigue since you can change the barrel/mouthpiece angle to fit your face and how you want the snorkel to sit. That's your best bet at a good fit since once you've stuck a snorkel in your mouth, you just bought it.
There are a few snorkels that have a special "dry" design on the barrel end that help prevent waves from splashing down the barrel and there are some that have a purge valve or a sump pit at the bottom of the mouthpiece, to help stop that first inhale after a dive, gurgling down your throat. Your choice here. Bells and whistles.
Will I be using the snorkel for snorkeling, scuba diving or both, that is the first thing you need to ask yourself. Believe it or not snorkels are designed with that question in mind. A snorkel designed for scuba diving may not be the best for snorkeling and snorkel designed for snorkeling may not be the best for scuba diving.
What makes a good snorkeling snorkel? For many folks a dry snorkel is very popular. That means that water doesn’t enter the snorkel. When diving under water or when a wave washes over you, water won’t enter the snorkel. No water in means I don’t have to get the water out to breathe. Be careful when selecting a dry snorkel that it is not overly big and bulky. An ideal snorkel should be low profile. Ok…what does that mean? Simply stated the snorkel should not be big and bulky. Bulky snorkels weigh enough and cause enough drag in the water that they can pull on the mask strap wear they are fastened and make your mask leak. Nobody likes a mask that leaks. All too often people get frustrated with their mask wondering why it is leaking when they know it fits correctly. Taking the snorkel off the mask solves mask leaking issues for many people. If this happens to you chances are your snorkel is big and bulky. The snorkel should have a good system for attaching it to the mask strap. The snorkel should be able to slide up and down and side to side on the mask strap. This will allow you to position the snorkel in your mouth comfortably without pulling on the mask strap.
Be careful when selecting a snorkel with all the bells and whistles. Having features such as a dry top, 2 purges, and a flex tube mouthpiece may provide certain benefits, however, typically make for heavy bulky snorkel. I don’t know of any snorkel that is designed with all these features and can still be considered low profile. You may still select a snorkel with all these features, just know what you are getting and the potential drawbacks.
What makes a good scuba diving snorkel and do I even need one for scuba diving? First off, the answer is yes, you should have one for scuba diving. I was on a trip two weeks ago in Cayman Brac and watched a diver struggle on the surface because he didn’t have a snorkel. The diver ran out of air and was still a long way from the dive boat. He had a back inflation style Buoyancy Compensator which floated him face down in the water. The waves were high and he was having trouble swimming to the boat. The dive boat crew saw that he was in trouble and had to go get him. If he would have had a snorkel he could have easily swam through the waves back to the boat. A snorkel will also help you preserve air in your tank while on the surface. This means more dive time under water…everyone likes that.
These sound like good reasons to scuba dive with a snorkel. So, why are so many people getting rid of their snorkels for scuba diving? The answer is that there snorkel may not be a good design for scuba diving. It is even more important that a snorkel be low profile for scuba diving. Because the snorkel is used much less while scuba diving it should be small and drop comfortably to the side of you face when not in use. I use a snorkel while scuba diving and for the most part don’t even realize it is there until I come to use it. My snorkel is not a dry snorkel nor does it have an accordion style mouth piece as these features add size and bulk. Simply stated, the snorkel I use for scuba diving is plain-jane with no bells or whistles.
Can I find a snorkel that works for both snorkeling and scuba diving? I think so. Even though I primarily scuba dive, I still love to go snorkeling. I use the same snorkel for both. Be sure to get the right scuba gear [http://www.scubasuppliers.com]. For Snorkels, determine what your needs are, analyze the features and benefits, how they apply to snorkeling and scuba diving, and make your choice.
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