Choosing Fins For Body Boarding
Fins are an essential part of your body boarding arsenal, second only to the body board itself.
When choosing body boarding swim fins there are many things to consider.
Most importantly,
use only fins that were designed for...
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Choosing Fins For Body Boarding
Fins are an essential part of your body boarding arsenal, second only to the body board itself.
When choosing body boarding swim fins there are many things to consider.
Most importantly,
use only fins that were designed for surfing.
Generally speaking, this means fins that are
designed for Bodyboarding .
Many body board manufacturers also market their own swim fins
so this is a good place to start.
Body boarding fins typically have a short blade compared to
diving fins to give you quick bursts of speed.
The ankle strap designs are made to keep the fins
on your feet as your ankles rotate when kicking the legs.
Many fin models also float which may
save your investment if they do become separated from your feet.
Do not underestimate the value of comfort when choosing Bodyboarding Fins.
If the foot
pocket is too stiff or to narrow, the fins will induce foot cramps.
If the fins are too loose they will
rub against your skin and cause blisters on the f
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