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Review on 🀿 Optimized for Search: Mares Superchannel Full Foot Scuba Fins by Bret Wong

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All round the best fins I have ever tried.

I go on diving trips a few times a year. I wanted a fin set that would fit in my carry-on luggage. I never check my bag. You are perfect. They are 25.6 inches long and 8 inches wide and they fit at an angle in my carry-on. The flexibility of the tips helps them fit well. My hand luggage is one centimeter smaller than the maximum hand luggage size. I have a size 9.5-10.5 (44-45). I usually wear 10.5 E shoes. They fit well and the soft rubber is very comfortable. I think I can take 2mm loot. I think the given size should be 10-11. I'm sure a size 11 will be comfortable in it. I think that for a narrow foot 9.5 you should order one size down. Are you flexible? Yes, a little more than a regular fin, that's what the Mares Superchannel fins are all about. The mares learned the swimming technique and bending of the manta rays and tried to imitate them. Stiffer and longer fins tend to have more power and speed, and will tire your legs more quickly. These fins didn't tire my legs like the stiffer ones, I didn't notice any reduction in speed or power, and they were easier to maneuver. These are the exact same fins as my 20 year old 8-9 FP Blades. The old ones no longer fit and have never been as comfortable as my new super canals. I tried my new fins on a double tank dive in Cozumel. The picture shows flexibility: the tip is mounted in one hand and bent 90 degrees towards the camera. I have strong hands and it wasn't easy for me to save the shot. This can give you an idea of the flexibility and simplicity of their packaging. I don't think they are too flexible and I am very happy with my purchase.

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