new fins or keep with what I like?

[jimmysdevoted]

I was at an old site and reading some old books. And they were talking about the length of a fin( from the end of the foot pocket to the end of the fin) should be the length of the persons shin plus knee cap for ultimate propulsion and comfort. I just wanted to say that its so true!
Too short of a fin and I felt no extra bouancy and too long I felt like I was competing with the fin. Ok enough said about that. I get a lot of strange looks when I pull out my US divers cheapie pair of powerflex fins.
I am looking into new ones but I like the set from US divers. I like the feel of the mask and the fins. Should I change or go fancy?

[NitroWill]

Stick with what works for you! I've been using the same fins for 4 years!

[BobArnold8265]

I'm not one to make changes unless I really have a reason. Seems to me if you like your old fins you should stick with them. If on the other hand, new fins make you feel more comfortable or allow to enjoy diving more then go for it. I guess it comes down to what will give you the most enjoyment. Would spending money on new fins give you as much pleasure as spending it on something else (or for that mater saving it) ???

[scubasavvy]

Unless something is wrong with your old fins, I wouldn't change them. Not worth the money or the hassle, especially if you don't like the new ones...

[crpntr133]

Originally Posted by jimmysdevoted

I was at an old site and reading some old books. And they were talking about the length of a fin( from the end of the foot pocket to the end of the fin) should be the length of the persons shin plus knee cap for ultimate propulsion and comfort. I just wanted to say that its so true!
Too short of a fin and I felt no extra bouancy and too long I felt like I was competing with the fin. Ok enough said about that. I get a lot of strange looks when I pull out my US divers cheapie pair of powerflex fins.
I am looking into new ones but I like the set from US divers. I like the feel of the mask and the fins. Should I change or go fancy?

Never heard the fin length to shin comparison.
I would say stay with what you like. I always love getting on a dive boat with a couple noobs. They look at my 5 year old fins, well worn BTW, and it looks like they are just grossed out.

[Aussie]

I get strange looks when I dive with my free-diving fins on scuba. But they do work really really well.

So use what works for you.

Aussie

[Stingray Brett]

Im a new diver and i use my 27 yr. old fins ScubaPro Jetfins!!!! and they still great!!!!

[quasimoto]

I agree stay with what you have. I have dove with a couple guys that use 15 year old gear and I think nothing of it.

[Zenagirl]

Use what you like and what works well for you. If my old US Diver blades hadn't fallen apart, I'd still be using them (circa 1993 bought for snorkeling).

[wxboy911]

I am diving a pair of ScubaPro Sea Wings and they work pretty well...they get a lot of looks from just about everyone. Stay with what works and try some others before you buy anything. If you like it and it works dont fix what is not broke.