04-08-2008, 04:38 PM
04-08-2008, 05:02 PM
what size ?? I use the thruster scuba fins I got from bass pro and the bootie I wear with them is a size 13.. (that is my size 11.5 foot with socks on.. then the wader bootie.. then inside the fin bootie).. but I will say.. if you get much bigger than that 13 Id go with a different fin..
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04-08-2008, 06:39 PM
[left]i'm i 10.5 on a regular shoe so what do you think?[/left]
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04-08-2008, 06:45 PM
Id say those fins would work for you dependent on how much you have in socks etc.. if you have a bass pro in your area Id go and try them on.. with the waders.. and the booties etc..
the fins cost me 40.00 when I bought them and are currently listed on line at that price... I think they are a good overall started set of fins...
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the fins cost me 40.00 when I bought them and are currently listed on line at that price... I think they are a good overall started set of fins...
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04-08-2008, 06:55 PM
You can also find a lot of good advice and information on fins in the archives board [url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=393551#393551"]here[/url]. I use the Mares Plana Avanti x3's and love 'em, but I'm sure a lot of those out there would work well. There's a lot of different opinions and stuff over on the archives, so be sure to check it out. You should be able to get into a pretty nice pair for less than $100 easily in my opinion.
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04-08-2008, 07:53 PM
..I forgot about the archives.. I was just answering from my own experience (and the chance to actually answer a question I knew a little bit about.. [
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04-08-2008, 09:07 PM
My favorite are the Mares, I have the x3's and my wife has the Quartos. The biggest differences are the Quatros are a little longer and have 4 soft rubber water channels rather than 3. The Quatros seam to give a little bit more power. If you would like when I get home I will take photos of them side by side. Mine are size L/XL and hers are suppose to be S/M but the seam to both fit my size 9.5 foot just fine with my waders on. I think you may be able to find the X3's on the web for around 40.00 I got the Quatros off of ebay for 30 brand new.
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04-08-2008, 09:30 PM
you could always go for the omega amphibians..
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04-08-2008, 10:27 PM
I too would recommend the Mares Avanti X-3's. I've had several kinds of Caddis fins, a set of Force Fins, two sets of Creek Company fins, and several models of cheap dive fins. For me the Mares were the best. Comfortable, easy on and off, powerful. As I recall I think I paid around $60. I've seen them for less than that since.
Yes, there are other good ones out there, and I'm sure you'll have plenty or recommendations. I suggest that you find another tuber and borrow a pair or two so that you have something to compare with.
Do some research and get good ones from the beginning since you have the money to spend. Otherwise you'll end up going though several pairs before finding what you want.
Be sure to take your waders and/or booties along when you try them on so you will get the right size.
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Yes, there are other good ones out there, and I'm sure you'll have plenty or recommendations. I suggest that you find another tuber and borrow a pair or two so that you have something to compare with.
Do some research and get good ones from the beginning since you have the money to spend. Otherwise you'll end up going though several pairs before finding what you want.
Be sure to take your waders and/or booties along when you try them on so you will get the right size.
z~
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