Fins

Getting the Best Fins for Spearfishing

There is a such a lot of choice when it comes to diving fins you may feel a bit overwhelmed.  When it comes to spearfishing you will need a pair of fins that fit you comfortably and you find easy to use.  It can take a bit of searching around to get the right fins for your needs.

Here are just a few tips to help you choose the best fins for spearfishing:

- Reefs and Wrecks – you need to think carefully about the types of areas you will be swimming in when you are choosing fins.  If you spend a lot of time spearfishing around reefs and wrecks then you should avoid longer fins.  These can get in the way when you are hunting in close quarters.  Split fin designs may also be inefficient around wrecks and reefs.  Shorter, stiffer one blade fins can provide you with more manoeuvrability in these tighter conditions.

- Open Waters – if you need to move through large areas of open water then you will need fins that offer you the most power with each kick. This will allow you to move quickly and easily over longer distances without tiring your legs out.  Fin straps are a good investment as these can help to secure your fins in pace when travelling longer distances.

- Beginners – if you are new to spearfishing then it is a good idea to start off with a cheaper basic fin.  You may not know whether or not this sport is going to right for you so it makes sense not to spend too much money on kit at this stage.

- Warmer Conditions – when you are spearfishing in warmer waters you will probably not need to wear wetsuit boots.  This means you could opt for full foot fins.  These are easy to wear and you simply slip your foot straight in the pocket.  It can be difficult to get a perfect fit so you may need to invest in a fin strap just to keep them in place whilst you are kicking.

- Colder Conditions – if you are spearfishing in colder waters you will mostly likely need to wear wetsuit boots.  This means you will need a heel strap fin that will fit over your boots.

-Pivotal Blades – this innovative design has special blades that angle themselves to maximise kick power in the water.  Some divers do prefer these effective designs but they can be tricky to get the hang of and may not be suitable for fast manoeuvring around wrecks and reefs.