Scuba Fins

Fins are one of the most important pieces of dive gear you’ll choose. The right fins make your kicks more efficient, reduce fatigue, and help you stay in control of your position in the water. The wrong fins can leave you working harder than you need to, especially in current or while diving in a drysuit.

At Nanaimo Dive Outfitters, we stock fins for cold-water scuba diving, warm-water travel, freediving, and snorkeling, with options to match different body types, leg strength, and diving styles.

Choosing the right fins for your diving

Not all fins are designed for the same conditions. We help you choose fins based on how and where you dive.

For cold-water scuba diving and drysuit use, stiffer and heavier fins are often the better choice. They provide:

• • Strong propulsion against current and surge
  • Better control during descents, ascents, and safety stops
  • Improved stability when wearing heavy exposure protection and steel cylinders

For warm-water diving and travel, lighter fins are popular. They are:

• • Easier to pack and travel with
  • Efficient for relaxed kicking in minimal exposure protection
  • Comfortable for long, easy dives

For freediving, fin selection focuses on efficiency and glide. Freediving fins are longer and designed to move you through the water with minimal effort while conserving energy and oxygen.

For snorkeling, shorter fins prioritize comfort, easy kicking, and surface swimming without strain.

Brands we carry

We stock a wide range of fins from trusted manufacturers, including:

• • Hollis
  • MARES
  • ScubaPro
  • Oceanic
  • TUSA
  • CRESSI

Each brand offers different blade designs, stiffness levels, and foot pocket styles. Trying fins on and talking through your diving goals makes a big difference.

Let us help you get it right

Whether you’re diving locally in Nanaimo, planning tropical trips, moving into technical diving, or just snorkeling from the beach, our team can help you find fins that match your strength, exposure protection, and diving environment. The right fins don’t just move you forward, they make every dive more enjoyable.