The swim fins that pop up most among bodyboarders are Viper, Yucca and DaFin. Brett liked Voit Duck Feet.
I use DaFin. Unlike most, my issue is wide feet. [When I wear shoes, I have to wear NB 2X wide walking shoes (928v3).]
I also use neoprene fin socks to minimize rubbing and digging in. Makes things more comfortable
This looks nicer than the shape I saw on the original post. See how it goes, it looks like you could retrofit some rail wings if required. As for flippers, 100% personal taste, I hate some brands others love. A softer rubber is kinder on your feet. Different ones also work different muscles, especially symmetric versus asymmetric. I suspect you’ll need flippers for edge control.
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I appreciate all the input on swim fins. Seeing as how its been years since I wore swim fins, I’m pretty much starting from scratch. Its a lot to digest, and I don’t really know how this is all gonna play out, since I’m exploring SUPs as an option also. Both are wave riding tools, but remarkably different from surfboards each in their own way. Only time will tell if I’m gonna get proficient enough at either to have a decent bit of fun out there.
Here’s some of the other kind of fins. I found a mismatched pair of ProBox fin plugs in my miscellany box, so that saved me a few dollars!
Am I gonna need a breather vent plug? I guess I might as well add one.
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Huck i would try a real bodyboard, with flex and edge rails. Flex projection is the key factor of how bodyboard work to take speed.
35 years ago i was an high school national bodyboard competitor, guy try to make some hard fiberglass bodyboard never work right because no projection flex. May be fins will help you here.
Thats the idea. I have tried boogie boarding its not my cup of tea. Might try a real mat but theyre kinda expensive. Today I caught my first wave on an SUP. It was a small sh!tty wave and the board was a lake board but dang thats progress and I got all excited about it lol. But thnx for a little daily dose of pessimistic negativity it keeps me grounded in reality. Plus yes that is a whole nuther field to check out, its good to have options. I just had a wild hair to try this design.
