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View Full Version : Problems with Scuba Pro Jets - I bump my fins into one another!
kimbalabala March 22nd, 2012, 07:09 PM Does anyone else have problems with their fins bumping into one another when diving? It makes me feel like I need to fin with my feet pointed outward (like a ballerina) and it's distracting. I have no problem with my Atomic split fins but I got the jets for when I anticipate current and the need for more oomph - and because they're shorter and fit into my luggage easier. Anyone else have this problem? dumpsterDiver March 22nd, 2012, 07:39 PM When you are wet and want things to move along a little faster .... spread your legs a little more... g1138 March 22nd, 2012, 07:45 PM You need to work on your kick technique. You shouldn't need to spread your legs that far out. In fact it's really not enough of a distance to make a noticeable difference between any fin type. Try bigger but slower paced kicks. You don't need to flutter your feet with jet fins. Think whale kicks, not sardine kicks. Glide between each individual kick. kimbalabala March 22nd, 2012, 09:02 PM When you are wet and want things to move along a little faster .... spread your legs a little more... I canNOT believe you said that! My husband is going to die laughing!!!! :rofl3: ---------- Post added at 08:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:58 PM ---------- You need to work on your kick technique. You shouldn't need to spread your legs that far out. In fact it's really not enough of a distance to make a noticeable difference between any fin type. Try bigger but slower paced kicks. You don't need to flutter your feet with jet fins. Think whale kicks, not sardine kicks. Glide between each individual kick. I have gotten the hang of the type of kicks I need to use - and I'm generally fine after the first few minutes into the first dive - meaning I remind myself not to let my feet get too close to one another. But it's still distracting ... fdog March 22nd, 2012, 10:29 PM The most-used kick, by people with Jets, is the frog kick. The interference you experience in a flutter kick doesn't matter with the frog. I daresay that after diving with Jets, you'll quickly become one of the folks that primarily frogs, too. XxkuF0La9nI All the best, James Teller March 22nd, 2012, 10:43 PM Learn to frog kick. ianr33 March 22nd, 2012, 10:50 PM X3 on the frog kick. buddhasummer March 23rd, 2012, 02:26 AM When you are wet and want things to move along a little faster .... spread your legs a little more... I can't believe you A) said that and B) got away with it. Nice.:D Peter_C March 23rd, 2012, 03:55 PM Nothing wrong with bumping your buddy with your fins. In fact it is nice that they stay that close. Just stop once you feel them, and change your kick or use your other fin. I agree the frog kick to me is natural since I always swim breast stroke. If I bump someone or something with my fin I usually just change to a modified flutter for a foot or two until I am clear of the obstruction. kimbalabala March 23rd, 2012, 10:46 PM Peter, I'm not bumping into my buddy - my own fins are bumping into each other! I'll be working on trim and frog kick. Thanks all! buddhasummer March 24th, 2012, 10:03 AM Does anyone else have problems with their fins bumping into one another when diving? It makes me feel like I need to fin with my feet pointed outward (like a ballerina) and it's distracting. I have no problem with my Atomic split fins but I got the jets for when I anticipate current and the need for more oomph - and because they're shorter and fit into my luggage easier. Anyone else have this problem? Maybe you could trim some off the inside edge on both fins, or a whole lot on just one:D Walter March 24th, 2012, 10:51 AM Jets are wider than many other fins. I had the same issue when I started diving. Just dive often, soon you'll stop bumping your fins at all. irishsquid March 24th, 2012, 11:56 AM When you are wet and want things to move along a little faster .... spread your legs a little more... Now that there is one hell of a SIG line!
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