Jet Fins and DIR/techdiving
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I don't know if the DIR bubbas have some special reason - my jets are extra large because that's what fits comfortably over my drysuit boots, and still allows reasonably easy removal.
Rick
Rick
Green_Manelishi
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x-large is what are needed to fit over many dry-suit boots
(mine included)
it would not be DIR, nor very smart, to use fins that are
too large. therefore, if a "large" jetfin fits your drysuit
better than x-large, i'd suggest you use what properly fits.
Frog -
Actually the blade is a fair amount longer on Xl than on L - I have a pair of both and am just waiting for a cute thing I can pass the L's on to...
you get about 2 inches more on the blade on XL -but the main reason is that you need XL to fit over your drusuit boots.
If you like the slightly smaller you can go with Turtle fins as well - still DIR compliant.
Cheers,
Dane
Actually the blade is a fair amount longer on Xl than on L - I have a pair of both and am just waiting for a cute thing I can pass the L's on to...
you get about 2 inches more on the blade on XL -but the main reason is that you need XL to fit over your drusuit boots.
If you like the slightly smaller you can go with Turtle fins as well - still DIR compliant.
Cheers,
Dane
old_mike
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For what it is worth, the XL-Jets really are larger and as such, should provide more thrust. That is the argument of some of us DIR folks anyhow.
Of course, GUE and the DIR proponents strongly emphasize having a high level of physical fitness which would definitely be needed if a smaller person were to use the XL-Jets.
I would have to agree /w/ Green Manelishi in the final argument though; using fins that are too big and stressful on the knees, ankles, etc (especially if those joints have been injured in the past and one is missing ligaments and cartilages) doesn't seem very DIR to me either.
Of course, GUE and the DIR proponents strongly emphasize having a high level of physical fitness which would definitely be needed if a smaller person were to use the XL-Jets.
I would have to agree /w/ Green Manelishi in the final argument though; using fins that are too big and stressful on the knees, ankles, etc (especially if those joints have been injured in the past and one is missing ligaments and cartilages) doesn't seem very DIR to me either.
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