after i started the thread that ducky posted i ended up getting the force fins. lets me be a navy seal for a few hours.

as far as walking in fins, i usually position all of my gear at the boat ramp and then i dont have but 4-5 feet to walk into the water. i'm figuring its about 5 or 6 steps and i'm floating away. people make it sound so difficult to walk in fins. i dont know why.