4 Types of Swim Fins Explained - Snorkeling vs Scuba Diving vs Freediving

What type of swim fins are best for you? There are several styles of swimming fins or flippers. In this video we compare: Freediving fins, Short Snorkel fins, Scuba Diving Fins, and full length snorkeling fins. Each fin has its strength and weakness.

When exploring in the ocean it is smart to have the right type of outdoor gear. Having the right fin can make your underwater experience more enjoyble.

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[ferncat]

Bless you for getting straight into it with no rambling intro! Super informative and to the point, thank you 😊

[andrewmcleod]

Yes I do like this video !! Thank you for getting to the point right away without a drawn out long intro.... Also thank you for your time and information. Got a much better idea about flippers so now, off to the ocean !!! God bless and all the rest 😀🌞

[arlenecollum-andrew]

This video answered my question. Thank you so much!!! I now know that full blade snorkel fins are what to look for, by name!!! Awesome video!!! Thanks again! Happy diving 🥰

[stevemorse]

Thanks for this presentation. I uses Mares long one meter hunting fins and do five kilometer lake crossings daily in the summer in Switzerland and also circa 17 kilometer rivers swims in a strong current (so this helps shorten the distance swum) at the confluence of the Arve and Rhone rivers in Geneva. I love long fins for the additional forwards propulsion and feeling of safety they confer- I often swim alone so it important to feel strong in the water and move as fat as possible. I swim with a Baywatch type off float on a string behind me. I also do ocean swims in Thailand. These fins are so powerful that twice I have caught large carpe fish in my hands as unbelievable as this may sound and boy did they give me a perspired look.

[crunchers]

I think it all depends on where I am snorkeling. Off the beach I use a 3rd choice- bodyboarding fins. These are similar to the short snorkel fins you showed except are a bit more streamlined and don't have an adjustable ankle strap, so you need to have different sizes if you need to wear thin or thick booties. They usually have good thrust.
For boat snorkeling I used to use scuba fins, but since I prefer to travel with just a carry-on bag these days I now own the full length snorkel fins, which are a good compromise. I always wear at least fins socks when diving, just in case.

[Adventureswithbecky]

Great explanation of what each type of fin does. Honestly the first time I have seen someone do this.

[PaulAndresJaramillo]

I'm going with the full blade snorkel fins! In fact, I'm planning to order a pair of Cressi Rondinella!

[shaimoyed]

i learned how to swim thanks to full blade snorkel fins, now i freedive..

[queenbee]

I got a pair of the short blade fins to take to the maldives. First time snorkeling and they were definitely a great starter and travel fin. Am looking to get some full blade snorkel fins in the future

[greatvedas]

full blade snorkel fin -- way to go! thanks mate

[ddacombe]

Thanks for the explanation, Ive just been trying to decide which type to get between scuba & snorkel, so truly helpful

[fardhenio]

0:38 wow! very great explanation I've been looking for distinguishing the usage of fin's types. thank you!

[bulliethepirate]

Well recorded, informative, good length and straight to the point. Thank you very much!

Those short snorkel fins are used by open water swimmers as well.( I think!)

[gregorysalazar]

I have a pair of Cressi free diving fines. They are great for snorkeling here in Puerto Vallarta, where you can swim your way from a current fairly quickly. Good for kip diving for exploring around rocks where fish hand out at.

[FloridaDivingandLobstering]

Great video! I have longer fins for freediving, but just bought and tried out a pair of Cressi Sprint fins. I love them and they will be my go to fins when I am in 30 ft or less of water.

[ewwatt]

I plan to make a short trip to the Amalfi coast in one week. I will only go with cabin baggage and considered to buy short fins.
It was just a bit weird that you mention at the full size snorkle fins that no additional gear is needed which makes traveling easier while at the short fins which actually would be 'the choice' for traveling the need for boots is totally fine...
Reading the reviews of the short fins I guess I change my mind and go w/o fins.
Btw. I use fins simliar to the Scuba fins you showed for snorkling for almost 30years. It's not hard to adjust the swim style that the fins don't get (significant) out of the water. For faster movement on the surface I use the arms crawling. Of course under water the trust comes only from the fins. But I can transport those fins only in my full size suitcase - diagonally.
Hopefully my cold will be fully cured by then and I will be able to dive.

Very good video I'm just getting my gear to start learning and yours videos are very helpful 👍

[charitoomaj]

Full blade Snorkel fins I like that one 👍

[yamato]

Explained Just brilliant.
4 types to different duties

[waylonk]

1:10 I love how the music times up with the kick