i'm deciding between these finis zoomers and the aquasphere eva foam fin. i'm intermediate swimmer. any votes yay or nay on either?
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Perfect for swimming lap. I order a wide but a little tight. But works great. Have to take off after a while because it hurts. Order the right size so it fits properly.
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I can't speak on the aquasphere but the finis zoomers aren't too bad. They are a short blade and fits snug. I tad heavy but that's to be expected being made of all rubber
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I don't know about the foam ones, but these are stiff enough to help stretch and strengthen your legs and didn't interfere with the rhythm of my stroke.
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No experience with the foam fins, but very happy with "zoomers." My sense is that they will last as long as I will be able to get in the water with them!
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All goggles leak from my experience...the only question is when. Or the lenses get all gooey and filmy and therefore are worthless. So there is a dance between which will fail first. I swim everyday so goggles last me only a month or so. The larger aqua sphere goggles leak the fastest as they have more rubber surface to potentially get exposed to the elements and deteriorate. The smaller goggles, as these are are comparable to Speedos and TYRs
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As a newer Go Pro user, i cant give my opinion from experience, but i did use the drying inserts, while snorkeling and in humid Jamaica and everything worked out great. I did use the filters some, but didn't notice a huge difference, didn't have any issue getting them to fit. I opted on the side of better to have it then not have it. Haven't used them since.
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Fit, yes. Stay on while swimming? Probably not. Get cracked in a couple of uses? Most likely. Get the rubber one by finis. It's called the Foil monofin & beware that the XS is super narrow, so just get the size small Finis Foil. And if you want a mermaid looking rubber fin for about triple the price get a merfin in orange or blue.
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Doesn't impact vision. I wear swim goggles with it with lots of room to spare. You can see from the design that it protrudes from your forehead giving you clearance for mask. There is another Finis model that might give you even more clearance Freestyle Swimmer's Snorkel
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My daughters bought this fin. They are teens and they love it. The company sells a kids version which is much smaller. Having said that, my friends 6 year old borrowed it and loved playing at the waters edge. Keep in mind that if you are really going to use it in deep water the child should be a strong swimmer. Many girls in our community have bought the bigger fin and the mermaid Lycra cover because they want to have it long enough that they won't outgrow it too quickly since it is quite pricey.
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I've read other reviews claiming that the strap broke for them as well. (It seemed the strap was made of very nice, soft rubber, so it's a shame!) I would suggest contacting the seller/producer. I returned my pair of Ispeed goggles, since they leaked and visibility under water was blurred. I replaced them with a Speedo Air Seal XR, which seems much better aligned to my narrow face. The best fit I've got so far, however, is from a Speedo Vanquisher 2.0.
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Hello. See my answer below. First, though I would recommend another brand entirely. These fog up terribly and the fit leaves something to be desired. I have been a swimmer and scuba diver for many years and would suggest you go cheaper if you are just planning to swim. Speedo is a good brand overall. Also, would recommend that you wear contact beneath your mask. You are more likely to get headaches with glasses on. There will be double depth to your overall perception. Hope this helps.
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Don't cheap out on fins if you are going on a trip to the Galapagos... my first recommendation would be to think about renting when you get there. If you want to save some money and drag your own all the way, then by all means, try them out in a pool at home first. I brought some US Divers Admiral 2 LX fins to Kauai, HI, and was not happy - I wear size 13 shoes and got the large fins, which were tight and the heel strap buckle slipped apart several times. The fins were a good size for travel, but if you are worried about losing them, you won't enjoy the scenery as much... it also depends upon how rough the water is. Have a wonderful time. Don't cheap out on fins if you are going on a trip to the Galapagos... my first recommendation would be to think about renting when you get there. If you want to save some money and drag your own all the way, then by all means, try them out in a pool at home first. I brought some US Divers Admiral 2 LX fins to Kauai, HI, and was not happy - I wear size 13 shoes and got the large fins, which were tight and the heel strap buckle slipped apart several times. The fins were a good size for travel, but if you are worried about losing them, you won't enjoy the scenery as much... it also depends... » Read More Don't cheap out on fins if you are going on a trip to the Galapagos... my first recommendation would be to think about renting when you get there. If you want to save some money and drag your own all the way, then by all means, try them out in a pool at home first. I brought some US Divers Admiral 2 LX fins to Kauai, HI, and was not happy - I wear size 13 shoes and got the large fins, which were tight and the heel strap buckle slipped apart several times. The fins were a good size for travel, but if you are worried about losing them, you won't enjoy the scenery as much... it also depends upon how rough the water is. Have a wonderful time. « Show Less
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Vixen ! Yes and they are a very fine fin for females fixen for fun finning in the sea or pool..... any yes a good fin..... I swim a mandatory mile a week. for life quard quals.. and yes I use fins on sum swims Shirley and they hold up and have a good flex and are a fast swim.... lol.......
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My daughter has been testing out a new FINIS Wave Monofin that was sent to replace the fin that cracked. So far, so good. She is being more careful with the new fin. I'm optimistic that the new fin will last until she outgrows it.
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Yes, the sizes are based on your swimming ability. If I were you I'd buy the small. A mile is above a novice level. Also, you can check the tyr website to help you decide
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Hi, the "fluid-flex" is a round shoulder cut with a glued piece under the armpit. It flexes better than a single piece arm. This jacket is pretty good at the price, and you can swim laps in it. However, Xcel also makes a zippered front jacket (new this year I think). It is a little more money, but Xcel makes the best quality and most comfortable wet suits out there! For swimming in a cool pool, I use the Xcel Infinity "Xcelerator"! It is 1mm front/back/shoulders with a .5mm material under arms and down the sides. I have two of these!!! For me, 2mm is a little heavy for most pools. If you have a hard time finding the Xcel products (they do list on Amazon) you can find the stuff on the on-line store at Xcel.com
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I have been using the G1X (the orginal G1X, not the MkII) underwater since it was released. I use the Canon WP-DC housing for it, which are pretty compact and give you a full range of controls underwater. I have been very happy with the results. You can check them out on my Flickr page: flickr.com/photos/bluewavechris . The image quality is better than my previous G series cameras underwater, due to the larger sensor. Not quite as good as my DSLR quality underwater, but that is understandable due to lens quality/glass size more than anything else. The G1X gives me excellent images without the bulk of a DSLR housing in the water.
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I'd say the air swimmers are better. They are the original and not a cheap knockoff. Had I known that at the time, I would have gotten the air swimmers. From what I've read on the reviews, they are made with better quality.
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i just had someone tell me on a recent trip (1-17-15) they went snorkeling in costa rica and it was the first time they used the masked and she said it did not leave a line and was super comfortable, and everybody had the same equipment/brand and were all very happy with this product...the water temp might have a bit to do with the lines too...if its colder the material might contract more and warmer stays softer..these waters were definitely warmer and again no lines, very comfortable mask and the fins did not leave or wear any blisters on the feet anywhere...hope this helps :)
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These are great fins and I have had them now for three years. The rubber is not uncomfortable. It is not brick hard nor does it agitate your skin. I am not an expert or pro, but it feels very comfortable during use. I might suggest you put them on and off while in the water...