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Research Notes

Research Notes: Foot Pockets for a Short Carbon Training Fin

I want to build a short carbon bifin for pool and training.
Before cutting any carbon, I need to choose the foot pocket. These notes collect what I’ve learned so far.

The main questions:

  1. Which pockets are most commonly used, and why?
  2. Which ones fit DIY blades without heavy mods?
  3. How much do blade angle and rails matter for short fins?
  4. Where can I find solid references?