Why You Really Need a Good Pair of Fin Tethers
If you've ever felt that heart-sinking moment when a wave rips a flipper off your foot, you already know why fin tethers are pretty much non-negotiable for bodyboarders and ocean swimmers. There is nothing quite like the "one-fin walk of shame" back to your car to make you realize that a small piece of string or neoprene could have saved you sixty bucks and a ruined afternoon. It happens to the best of us—you take a heavy close-out to the head, tumble around in the "washing machine" for a few seconds, and when you finally surface for air, your left foot feels suspiciously light. ...