Dive Gear Guide & Tips

Lost Winds fin lineup: Kicks, Free Frog, RIFFE Descender, JBL Polymer, Cressi Gara Impulse and carbon fins, with RIFFE Veloc and JBL pockets beside a Vortex carbon blade.

Snorkeling vs. Scuba vs. Long-Blade Fins: How to Choose

— Eric Martin
Tagged: Fin Fitting Fins Freediving Gear Guides Scuba Diving Snorkeling

Compare snorkeling, scuba and long-blade freediving fins, explore plastic and carbon upgrades, and follow our six-photo guide to fitting a foot pocket comfortably.

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Selection of Cressi dive masks displayed at Lost Winds Dive Shop, with different lens styles and colors for scuba diving, freediving and snorkeling.

How to Choose the Right Dive Mask for Scuba Diving, Freediving, Spearfishing & Snorkeling

— The Lost Winds Dive Shop Team
Tagged: Diving Tips Freediving Gear Guides Masks Scuba Diving Snorkeling Snorkels Spearfishing
Compare Cressi, RIFFE, and Hollis masks, then follow our four-step fit test. Learn about seal, comfort, mask volume, and snorkel choices.
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