15/10/2026
๐จ THINGS THAT MAKE DARREN TWITCHโฆ Episode 1: FINS! ๐คฟ๐
There are plenty of things in life that Darren can tolerate. Bad jokes, questionable dive-site snacks (although he draws the line at scraping your dried-on burger out of your regulator), even the occasional diver who forgets their mask.
But there's one thing guaranteed to send his blood pressure soaringโฆ
FINS STORED STANDING ON THEIR TIPS! ๐ฑ
Yes, we're talking about those innocent-looking fins, propped up against a wall, balancing on the very ends of their blades.
What's the problem, we hear you ask?
Well, fins are designed to flex and move through the water, but storing them with their weight resting on the tips can cause the blades to bend and, over time, potentially warp out of shape for ever.
And a warped fin blade isn't just an aesthetic issue. It can affect how efficiently your fins move you through the water, making your kicking less effective.
So, here's your friendly Dive Academy fin-care reminder:
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Store your fins flat, without anything heavy resting on them, or alternatively hang them up
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If you need to stand them on the floor, for example to dry them, stand them on the strap end and move them close to the wall so the flat part of the blade is against the wall and not under pressure
โ Don't leave them standing on their tips ever (even for a short time while you're kitting up and doing buddy checks)
Your fins will thank you, your diving will benefit, and most importantlyโฆ
DARREN WILL BE ABLE TO SLEEP AT NIGHT. ๐
