Most comfortable, anti-cramp fin?

[mselizann]

My husband gets terrible leg cramps. We're looking for a new fin for him- and I said Scuba toys forum people would have suggestions-
what do you think?

[mixahl]

Originally Posted by mselizann

My husband gets terrible leg cramps. We're looking for a new fin for him- and I said Scuba toys forum people would have suggestions-
what do you think?

Does he currently use split fins?

[Splitlip]

Bio fin by Apollo.
Did I mention I own 11 pairs of fins?

[mitsuguy]

Originally Posted by Splitlip

Bio fin by Apollo.
Did I mention I own 11 pairs of fins?

or Tusa Zooms/Mares Raptors...

both (Bio-fin and Zoom/Raptor) are excellent at avoiding cramps and are very easy to fin with... the only thing I don't like about the Bio-fins is how heavy they feel... I don't know if they are any different weight wise, but they feel heavier on my feet than the Zooms/Raptors do (Zooms and Raptors are nearly identical)

[FishFood]

Also don't forget to stay well hydrated! This will help with muscle cramps.

[Splitlip]

Originally Posted by mitsuguy

or Tusa Zooms/Mares Raptors...

both (Bio-fin and Zoom/Raptor) are excellent at avoiding cramps and are very easy to fin with... the only thing I don't like about the Bio-fins is how heavy they feel... I don't know if they are any different weight wise, but they feel heavier on my feet than the Zooms/Raptors do (Zooms and Raptors are nearly identical)

You are right. The Bio Fins are heavy and negative. I have not used the Zooms/Raptors but I have a pair of Atomic smokes. They are lighter and positive. I really like the smokes because of their buoyancy characteristics. But I think the apollos are easier on the body. At least compared to the 10 other fins I have.

[ChrisA]

Originally Posted by mselizann

My husband gets terrible leg cramps. We're looking for a new fin for him- and I said Scuba toys forum people would have suggestions-
what do you think?

My son had that trouble too. I bought him some tusa split fins. They are the softest fins on the market. Feels like you have no fins on.

Maybe he could change his technique. Go with a frog kick or a wider, slower scissor kick. But that does not work with split fins

When I first bought my Turtle fins they were hard on my legs. But after a month or so of use you kind of get used to them.

Different fins are like different gears on a bicycle. If it gets hard to peddle then down shift. Those tusa fins are the lowest gear.

[cmburch]

The best fins for not cramping are Apollos. In the water, they are not noticeably heavy and having a slight negative buoyancy will not be noticed unless dropped or comparing to a positive buoyancy fin. Slightly negative or positive buoyancy will have little effect on the amount of work. I also have the Raptors that are about the stiffest splits = will not help as much in reducing cramping. I bought my sister the TUSA X-Pert Zooms that are similar to the Raptors, but not as stiff rails. My Apollos are the easiest to use. The best thing is to use a kick board in a swimming pool and develop the leg muscles before going out and overdoing it with fins.

[fisheater]

Force Fins!!

The difference between my Force Fin Pros and my Cressi Rondines is amazing. I was always getting calve cramps with the Cressis and never with the Force Fins.

Nonetheless, I go faster with less effort with the Force Fins.

He should give them a try.

[abcitydiver]

In case you arent aware, other than type of fins, and of course keeping hydrated, the most common cause of muscle cramping for most people is actually a drop in their potassium levels. Buy a bottle of potassium supplement at the local drug store. Try the advised dosage for a week before and then during the dive days...bet it helps :-)