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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I have purchased a pair of TYR Sport Burner fins for each of my grand children and they all love them. I got a size XSmall for the 7 now 8 year old. They were a little big but he is still wearing them. I think they really like the shorter fin as they aren't so awkward in them.
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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 find it best for vertical activity. it would create drag for horizontal swimming. it is great for vertical activity though!
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Did not have the MIE2i but really enjoy the Freestyle. Touted to be more sweat resistant which is certainly true. Have many sets but like these the best.
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It really depends on the shape of your face. In my case, for instance, as I'm Asian, the regular size is good enough. I also sweat a lot and as the water prevents sweating in swimming in all water submersed parts of my body, I tend to have a sweaty face and the goggles usually slip if the adherence is not good. The Aqua Sphere products attend all my needs. The regular one is good for me. However, for my son (also Asian) the very smaller fit is better. My experience shows that females (Caucasian or Asian) prefer the regular one. When swimming, the best way is not to have a very tight goggle. I've been swimming for over 20 years (pools and sea).The only problem I was never able to solve is the fogging. However, the tighter you use your goggles the foggier it gets. Hope I've helped.
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I love these short fins. I do not snorkel, but I use them in the pool working out. Enjoy your trip!
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These fins are pretty adjustable and comfortable, so unless your feet are EEE wide, the XL probably would fit. As long as the foot pocket fits comfortably it should be OK. Make sure the Shredder model you get has the solid blade and not the one with the split in the middle which really decreases power in the water for anything other than slow snorkeling. The split blade design isn't really optimum for swimming or body boarding.
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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 use the swimbuds because I do water aerobics and don't need anything that is really sturdy. If you are a serious swimmer, you might want to use the hydroharmony waterproof headphones.
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The fins are bad. Mine broke after a few weeks light use in my pool. The mask & snorkel are very good. Also, the fins are way undersized. My feet are 9.5 and just barely fit.
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Hi Georgia, The pool water in my complex is currently 70-75 degrees but as the weather gets cooler, I will go with a 5mm or probably 7mm. My 5mm triathlon suit keeps me really warm but is much harder to get in and out of and doesn't come up as far on the neck. I do plan on purchasing a 7mm suit from this company soon. So it depends on the temp of the water as well as how toasty you like to be. Another factor is how active you are in the water. I stay in for an hour at a time, lifting neoprene 10 lb hand weights as well as ankle weights- do some swimming but more swimming in the warmer months. If you don't mind the minimal cold seepage when first getting in, you will warm up pretty fast. The thicker the suit, slightly less mobility. The other trick I have found is wearing a hoodie (have 2mm and 3mm) which goes on before your wetsuit and keeps you head much warmer than a bathing cap. Hope that helps!
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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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No idea... Sorry. I choose these ones and I am still super happy with them, I got them over a yr now and I still use them at least twice a week with my fins. Quality is awesome and they look like new. But I rinse 'm off in the sink with fresh water after every use....
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Hi, Chris from Polar USA here. As mentioned previously. It should work great in the pool! I have logged many many laps with mine. As another poster mentioned, the initial push off sometimes causes the transmitter to slip down. We find if we place the transmitter in our back, (upside down so the L/R sides of the transmitter are still on the L/R sides of your body) this reduces the drag and prevents that from happening. Please give us a ring if you have any questions. Chris @ Polar USAtwitter.com/chrispolarusa
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I just ordered the Airhead (but from Walmart.com...where it was 80$ less) I finally found a review where one person had bought both boats (also the Sea Eagle 370 pro) and he swears the airhead is much better: http://www.buzzillions.com/reviews/airhead-performance-12-travel-kayak-2-person-reviews (1th review Dont dimiss this one) Airhead has better material and tracking, seats are better and the bottom is more stiff. It even looks better. I also found some youtube videos and must say the seaeagle looks like it sinks in the middle too much. The airhead sidewalls also look much lower (easier to paddle and of course to get in after swimming). Some airhead might have problems with leaks (I will return it easely in the next Walmart if it leaks...), the SeaEagle is reported to look a little bit dirty after a few uses because the white color takes on black or blue stripes. I paid 400 with two 96" paddles, two life vests, electric 12v pump and a hand pump (for the extra psi)
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I would recommend the same one I purchased, which is the one I wrote the I review on - 1.5-2.0 ponds by Canyon. I am 5.0, but weigh slightly more than you.