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Generally speaking, you need to use open heel fins if you are intending to wear either wet suit booties, or a dry suit.
Closed heel fins can only be used on bare skin (or maybe wearing socks), so cannot be used when you need to wear exposure protection on your feet in colder water.
But not all divers prefer open heel fins - when I dive in tropical waters, I much prefer closed heel fins, as they are lighter and I don't have to carry booties.
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What are scuba boots used for?
If you have chosen to use open heel fins over the closed foot fins, you will then have to also prepare to invest in a pair of scuba boots. There are several great reasons for using scuba booties and I recommend that you buy a pair even if you have decided to use the closed foot fins. Why? ... Besides good wetsuit boots can be used even for swimming. They offer a great protection for your feet against cuts and abrasions while entering or exiting the water especially on rocky shores where you might likely encounter sea urchins or stinging creatures
What is a most reliable type of scuba flippers?
Fins - they're called fins :) Flipper was a dolphin.This always gets divers' backs up and is a great way to either wind up a diver or get yourself a beer fine!The most reliable fins are the ones you look after. Full foot fins have little to go wrong, open heel fins have straps/springs which can wear out.Best wash gear in fresh water after each submersion, keep out of direct sunlight and store properly. Look after your gear and it'll look after you.In regard to which is best fin? Depends on the diver. There's lots of different styles out there and what may suit one may not suit another. If you wear a dry suit or you are going to be walking on dead coral/sharp rocks, you will want to weat booties. Full foot fins won't fit over these, so you'll need open heels.Experiment. Personally I have a pair of full foot fins I have dives 400 dives in and I love them.A word of advice though, you may get blisters in full foot fins, so get some dive socks!
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