do these fins fins float? i plan to use them in the ocean for body boarding and i am concerned they might come off and sink
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Well, in the fresh water pool where I use them they do. If you are in cold enough water for booties i would just try a garage sale pair of old Jet Fins.
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Are you using them with a bathing suit? These are non adhesive so even excess sweat will make them fall off if your top isn't particularly tight etc. If you use them instead of swim padding I'm sure they'll be fine. But solo definitely not
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No they do not float but i have never had them slip off. The straps are snug and the rubber tops have great suction so they stay on well.
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The fins might be on the small side, you might have to have the straps all the way out but you should be ok just the toes will sick out a little.
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No. The fins are very lightweight but are meant to be used over wader booties when float tubing. They cannot be used with bare feet. The geometry is also all wrong for snorkeling. It sounds like you are looking for "shortie" fins like the kind used by body surfers in Hawaii. If you are not a strong swimmer you need full size fins suitable for quick entry and exit in surf or for avoiding currents/rips. Don't try to cut corners on fins. Suggest if you want to cut weight you go to a dive shop and try out multiple pairs of fins. Pick the lightest fins that still have decent fit and a reasonable amt of thrust/surface area for your intended use and swimming ability. No. The fins are very lightweight but are meant to be used over wader booties when float tubing. They cannot be used with bare feet. The geometry is also all wrong for snorkeling. It sounds like you are looking for "shortie" fins like the kind used by body surfers in Hawaii. If you are not a strong swimmer you need full size fins suitable for quick entry and exit in surf or for avoiding currents/rips. Don't try to cut corners on fins. Suggest if you want to cut weight you go to a dive shop and try out multiple pairs of fins. Pick the lightest fins that still have decent fit and a... » Read More No. The fins are very lightweight but are meant to be used over wader booties when float tubing. They cannot be used with bare feet. The geometry is also all wrong for snorkeling. It sounds like you are looking for "shortie" fins like the kind used by body surfers in Hawaii. If you are not a strong swimmer you need full size fins suitable for quick entry and exit in surf or for avoiding currents/rips. Don't try to cut corners on fins. Suggest if you want to cut weight you go to a dive shop and try out multiple pairs of fins. Pick the lightest fins that still have decent fit and a reasonable amt of thrust/surface area for your intended use and swimming ability. « Show Less
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No, they don't float in liquid - they're heavy, and there is no reason I can think of to put them in a liquid. They are only decorative - they have no cooling properties whatsoever.
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no ... they will float around ... this is a great product IF they work, i ordered 6 and out of the 6 only 3 worked properly - keep the box they came in just in case they do not work - they are not very bright so you will need quite a few to make an impact
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They float and the built in tethers work well. I used them for river boarding and the whitewater knocked them off. Fortunately, the tethers held true and I kept my fins for the restof the ride. A great value
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I don't see how these pants can help you improve floating. That should be more about technique that you can consult with a swimming coach ;-) !!
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I've only them in a pool. However, if you are referring diving in the ocean i would get different pair. These good fir swallow water
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I have 4 different pairs. No issues. I used one pair as board shorts in water and no problems!
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I use them on the lake and attach them to my boat cleats when anchored. I'm sure you could use them in the ocean, however the center is mesh and not open to put your torso through like a tube. Good luck.
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Do not use them IN a pool. If you use them NEAR a pool it's ok if they get splashed occasionally and wiped off, but it is not good to submerge them underwater.
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Yes in the sense that they're plastic and won't rust or corrode, but there may be better options. I don't know about floating.
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It all depends on how sealed your board is just for safety sake purchase the red floater back so if it falls off it will float at least
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Only with small fins like FCS or Future. If you have a larger middle fin, like on a longboard, no.
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I have bought these before and if I remember correctly, they come with 3 fins. 2 side and 1 center fin. I have a 7'6" NSP board that accepts FCS M7 style fins which have 4.52" base and 4.67" depth and these fins fit on there perfectly.