I would like to buy my own quality snorkeling gear. I have looked online, but can't tell the quality or how stuff fits (and no short fins).

Does anyone know of a Sporting Goods or Swimming Goods store that carry shorty fins.

Short fins are used by swimming trainers to develop the legs and kick of their students.

I want them because Scuba fins are HUGE and meant to overcome the resistence of the scuba tanks under the water. Snorkelers find them perfect for travel and perfect for tooling along coral reefs watching the wildlife.

I'd like to get a 4 pane mask with a purge valve. Also, a "dry" snorkel that doesn't take in water if you go under the surface.

Directions walking from the nearest subway exit would be very helpful.

thanks in advance.