Full Foot Snorkeling Fins has a foot pocket like a slipper. Most think that it is easy to slip the fins on, and they are right, it is easy. But after you have the fins on, how do you know if they actually fit? SnorkelingOnline.com made a video to show you how to “fit” your new fins. Oh, what is full foot snorkeling fins? The fins include the Cressi Pluma Fins and the popular Oceanic V-6 Fins.
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I had someone email me and tell me that when they go snorkeling, sometimes they get a cramp in their foot while snorkeling. They wanted to know how to avoid this.
I told them there their maybe a couple of reasons may be a couple of reasons why you are cramping up while using fins.
1. You may have fins that are too small. If you are using full foot fins and you have wide feet or high arches, you will usually cramp up in the arch of the foot or the front part of the foot. If that is the case then I would suggest getting a more correct size or switching to strap fins.
2. Another answer could be that the blade portion of the fins you are using may be too stiff. Snorkelers use fins that have a reasonable degree of flexibility in the blade area to help reduce stress on the calf and thigh area of the user. The stiffer the blade, the greater the chance for cramping.
3. Or maybe you may be using improper kicking or kicking too hard.. When using fins the legs should be kept as straight as possible and the kick should be more from the hip rather than below the knee. If your knees bend when you are kicking then you are kicking too hard. Here is a video of a good example of a good snorkeling fin kick.
4. You may be low on potassium in which case bananas or avocados will help in that respect.
Here is a good article on How to Select the Right Snorkeling Fins.
