Hi everyone, I've browsed the boards quite a bit. I snorkel at least once a year, in November I'll be going to Bora Bora/Moorea for snorkeling. I always get foot cramps and then end up slowly snorkeling around as I can no longer wear fins.
The only reason I would be purchasing Force Fins is because of these major toe/foot cramps. I don't mind the hefty price tag if it'll keep me cramp free. No shops locally carry this brand so I can't try it on in person.
It seems like the Original Force Fin would suit me best, right? I wear a women's size 8-8.5 (I usually go with 8.5 if I wear socks) and have average width. I need help decided on some specifics please:
1. Is Original Force Fin the best fin type for me?
2. What size should I go with? I have very small ankles. I will be wearing reef socks because of the rocks/fish in BB/Moorea. (Will I ever be able to wear the fins without reef socks or do I go a size up because of the socks?)
3. I also need recommendations for reef sock brands as the one's I tried are narrow and compressing my feet. I tried Tilos and I'm getting foot cramps just wearing them. I suppose I need to find one for wide feet? Please let me know specific brands to look at.
4. Should I get the upgraded bungie strap or nylon strap? And any issues of them falling off while snorkeling and diving down?
5. Does anyone have a photo of the blue color fins? It looks dark on the website, which I like. But I don't want surprises and have it come out bright baby blue!
6. What is the comfort instep?
7. Will it really keep me cramp free?
How's the return policy on the website? I'm wondering if I should order a M/L and L and see which fits best..
I emailed the company a few days ago and haven't heard back. Anything else I need to know before placing an order? I live in the bay area, california. Hoping someone can help me decide
Thank you!
The only reason I would be purchasing Force Fins is because of these major toe/foot cramps. I don't mind the hefty price tag if it'll keep me cramp free. No shops locally carry this brand so I can't try it on in person.
It seems like the Original Force Fin would suit me best, right? I wear a women's size 8-8.5 (I usually go with 8.5 if I wear socks) and have average width. I need help decided on some specifics please:
1. Is Original Force Fin the best fin type for me?
2. What size should I go with? I have very small ankles. I will be wearing reef socks because of the rocks/fish in BB/Moorea. (Will I ever be able to wear the fins without reef socks or do I go a size up because of the socks?)
3. I also need recommendations for reef sock brands as the one's I tried are narrow and compressing my feet. I tried Tilos and I'm getting foot cramps just wearing them. I suppose I need to find one for wide feet? Please let me know specific brands to look at.
4. Should I get the upgraded bungie strap or nylon strap? And any issues of them falling off while snorkeling and diving down?
5. Does anyone have a photo of the blue color fins? It looks dark on the website, which I like. But I don't want surprises and have it come out bright baby blue!
6. What is the comfort instep?
7. Will it really keep me cramp free?
How's the return policy on the website? I'm wondering if I should order a M/L and L and see which fits best..
I emailed the company a few days ago and haven't heard back. Anything else I need to know before placing an order? I live in the bay area, california. Hoping someone can help me decide
Thank you!