USVI-On-Line

I'm a rookie when it comes to snorkeling so I'm not sure they even make what I'm wondering about. We have full sized fins now but want to carry them on the plane in January. I am wondering if there are smaller fins available to make carry on easier. If there is such a thing are they any good? I'm in Montana so I'd have to order them. I'd also need to get a bag that will carry two sets of fins and two masks and still be considered one carry on.

Yes, there are smaller fins available and in fact, we have them. Got them years ago so I don't know which website it was. They are perfect for traveling. If no one else responds, I'll dig them out of storage and see if I can find a brand name. We've been really pleased with them.

US Divers offers 2 shorter fins. Just got the Shredder II surf fins for my son. Campmor has them for $34.99.

We switched to Force fins to solve the size/length issue. Purchased on ebay.

We just bring our masks and rent fins when we get where we're going. I can always find a pair of fins that I'm satisfied with and it avoids dealing with them as luggage.

This mesh bag is not especially cheap but is a very well made and very well/ergonomically designed. It holds our 3 sets of snorkel gear and shorter fins, underwater camera, has pouch for water bottle, and plastic lined inside pouch for keys etc. I carry it on. I dont know why it looks sorta huge on the model in the picture - maybe she is short...but it is the perfect size for the 3 of us.

http://www.ameribag.com/catalog/product/34

We've had the where to buy? and bring your fins vs the rent the fins? and full foot fin vs. strap fin and use of booties with fins etc. threads here before. Do a search and they will pop up.

I have some cheap Body Glove fins that are pretty short and I have been very happy with them. I also find that they fit easily into my clothing carry-on, along with my mask and snorkel, so they don't require their own carry-on bag.

Just got these in the mail for Jan trip...Haven't tried them yet but quality looks good and reviews on Amazon were good....

http://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Lung-Sport-D ... 18&sr=1-11

Marcia

I'm curious does anyone just not use fins. I have never used them and seem to have no problem getting around and I snorkel alot. Swimming in salt water is about as easy as is gets. If I want to cover some ground quik I just scissor kick with legs and arms without much effort. I love that I can get into 2 ft of water and not worry about breaking off coral with fins. Hawknest comes to mind, on a calm day I can go right up the gut of that center reef that would not be advisable with fins. Can see the need for fins if your going to be free diving the depths.

After last year when I had a busted flipper and couldn't get a fin on I discovered that I could swim just fine without them...But as any of you know who have met me, I do have wide-a$$ feet and have been accused of them being webbed as well.':shock:'!..I haven't used fins since, and just having a mask and snorkle in the carry-on works for me...I like to just putt along anyway, seem to always see more that way

A few years ago I was getting a blister from my fins, so I just decided to take them off and snorkel without them. I'd never snorkeled without fins before and I was surprised to discover how much more work it was.

I do have a friend who occasionally just uses goggles. No mask, no snorkel tube, no fins. He's one of those partially amphibian types who can hold his breath for an astonishingly long time.

Remember you can always cut them to a shorter length. Both my girls did that during their competitive swimming days. Good old black rubber speedo fins cut nicely & you can make a pattern to identify yours!

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