Diving fins

With a great pair of diving fins, snorkeling becomes an even more enjoyable experience. As such, on this page you will find a wide selection of diving fins and in different models. It can be a bit challenging to find the diving fins that best suit you. That's why we have so many different models to choose from, so you can be sure that there's also one that's perfect for you. So, take a look around the site and be inspired.

What is the difference between flippers and diving fins?

Flippers is often a very wide category, covering both short and long fins, which is why many people use them both in the swimming pool and in open water. Diving fins are usually somewhat longer, and often somewhat more rigid, as they are more to be used for long and calm movements.

Therefore, they are not very suitable for swimming lanes in the swimming pool, as their long design makes them clumsy and almost impossible for quick kicks in the water. If you still try to swim in diving fins with more explosive movements, you will very quickly find that your muscles fatigue quickly. That's mainly because of the function diving fins are made for.

When snorkeling and diving in open water, it's very much about calm and deep breaths. It therefore also requires calm and longer movements, so you get the most progress with the fewest possible forces. If you dive below the surface of the water with explosive movements, the oxygen will quickly run out and you will have to go to the surface much faster to draw new air.

In addition, diving and snorkeling with too high of a pulse can also be dangerous, as it is important to have a good amount of rest to avoid accidents. And that's precisely why diving fins are absolutely brilliant. They provide you with great propulsion in the water and you will quickly notice if you make too fast movements in them.

What is the difference between diving fins?

Even within the category, there is some difference between the different models of diving fins. Some of them are very long and stiff in the fin. Others are shorter and composed of different materials that are often hard and soft. In addition, some have heel straps, while others are full-foot fins. So, what is what and why is there a difference? We'd like to tell you a little more about that.

The short diving fins and diving fins

The smallest diving fins are also called diving fins and are well suited for snorkelling in open water, where it is not far to the bottom and over long distances. Therefore, they are great for snorkelling close to the beach or among rocks, as they are easier to maneuver with. Here you will find that the long ones will bump into the bottom or rocks, and it will be difficult to turn in the water.

It also makes it possible to swim a little more explosively if, for example, you want to follow schools of fish between rocks or along the seabed.

The medium length diving fins and diving fins

In this category, you will often encounter diving fins that have a medium length but are wider than the very long ones. Therefore, they are very good all-round diving fins, which can do a bit of everything. They are the ones that are most like normal flippers, although they are a little stiffer in the materials.

The long diving fins and diving fins

The very long ones are best suited for snorkeling in open water with ample space – and of course diving. Due to their length, you need a lot of free space to move around, so you can maneuver around as easily as possible. On the other hand, long diving fins are the easiest to get a good rhythm in, as they often require the same calm pace.

You will even find that you get much more propulsion than with the other diving fins... That is, as long as you don't do explosive movements.

Diving fins with or without heel strap?

There are advantages and disadvantages to diving fins with heel strap and diving fins with fixed feet. So, let's start with the heel strap, and to make it clearer, we've listed the various pros and cons:

• A heel strap makes it easier to adjust the diving fins exactly to the size and shape of the foot.
• Diving fins with a heel strap are easier to move around with when snorkeling or diving.
• It is a lot easier to take diving fins with heel strap on and off.
• Diving fins with a heel strap can chafe at the heel and cause abrasions, especially if they are not fastened properly. In addition, they can give in a little, which slightly reduces the momentum.

But what about fixed-foot diving fins:

• Diving fins with a fixed foot fit snugly to the foot and therefore move together with your foot in one unified movement.
• Has a good grip around your foot, so you are sure that you do not lose momentum, even with sudden movements
• The disadvantage is that you cannot set the size of diving fins with a fixed foot, which makes them less flexible in relation to the shape of your foot. Furthermore, they require a little energy and force to put on, which is the point with them. If you can slip right in them, then they are too big.

Your diving fins are sorted, but what about all the other gear?

Diving fins are only part of the equipment you should take with you on your snorkeling or diving trip. Of course, it's also helpfuld to a really good diving mask or a really good pair of diving goggles. In addition to this, you must of course also have a good snorkel, and decide whether it should be full-dry or semi-dry.

If you need something other than that, or possibly some inspiration, check out all our snorkelling equipment here.

Buy your diving fins here at Watery.ie

Diving fins make it much easier for you to do snorkelling or actual diving, as they give you a good propulsion without too much strain. However, there is a big difference between the different models, and therefore we are confident that you can find exactly the model you are looking for, right here on the page.

Should you still have questions or need advice and sparring, our customer service is ready to help you, and if you shop here with us, you will also get:

• Free shipping on orders over €79
• 3-5 days delivery
• Our customer service is ready all weekdays from 8 AM to 10 PM.

So take a look around the site and become inspired so you can find the diving fins you need.