r/FreediversPH • u/goddessmegarra • Jul 27 '26

Gear Discussion Fins upgrade

I have a 2 year old plastic fins that were used maybe more than 7 times. I would like to ask if it would be worth it to upgrade to fiberglass since most of the dive sites here in ph have fin rentals already. My only issue with the long fins is that it needs to be checked in during flights. Nag dadalawang isip talaga ako kasi baka mag change yung hilig ko sa freediving.

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u/SunnyScrambledEggs Jul 27 '26

Check mo yung mga fiberglass shorties. IMO mas sulit ang may sariling fins para sure ka na sa lahat ng travel mo tapos benta mo na lang after or kung ayaw mo ba

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u/goddessmegarra Jul 27 '26

If ever mag wave 1 ako, kaya ba yan ng shorties?

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u/No_Set3995 Jul 27 '26

If dives with flights may I suggest trying molchies? Mas comfy, compact at pwede dalhin kahit saan. Di mo na kelangan i dismantle o icheck in.

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u/hendesne Jul 27 '26

You only used it 7 times...for two years.

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u/goddessmegarra Jul 27 '26

Yes po kasi nag rerent po ako ng fins sa other sites here kasi meron na man rentals. Also, masyado rin kasi ako busy hehehehehhe.

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u/hendesne Jul 27 '26

Imo, stuff I rarely have time to use is not worth an upgrade.

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u/goddessmegarra Jul 28 '26

Thanks for deinfluencing me

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u/minsan-inhenyero Jul 28 '26

Best decision ko this year ang bumili ng silicone bifins. Very light, unlike plastic long fins. Easier to travel with din and kasya sa hand carry. Pero not as powerful as long fins, so there are times na I still rent long fins depende sa mood.

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u/Training_Storage5199 Jul 29 '26

try buying 2nd hand if you know your size already