fin selection - Page 3

ReelDuel · 05-09-2008, 02:59 PM

I hope you like those "Force Fins" the cheapest I say on their web site is $189.00 and went up to $786.25. Those should be the best out there

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mattkinz (5/7/2008)Prior to splits, there was the various paddle fins, difficult to move in water and cause cramps. The guys and gals at Rodale's now seem to prefer the split fins.

Some years ago, I saw an ad for Force fins that were like splits but preceded them and were advertised to try for 30 days and full money back if not satisfied. I was .,and am on my 2ndset. google search force fins to see the site. There a re a number of types now. MOst divers I think would prefer the force fin pro model as they are stiffer than original. I cannot vouch for the other models.

People either hate them or love them. If the company still has the 30 day trial offer, you may want to try some as I think they are similar to splits in that they move a lot easier but you can move about as fast. They are unique and a lot of divers will not consider as they look so strange compared to most conceptions of how fins are supposed to look. They look so weird. no toe pocket . toes stick out of an open midfoot piece of urethane. They scratch but are almost indestructible( I lost one after a dive). I have not had the chance to try splits but sould like to sometime. mk

ReelDuel · 05-09-2008, 03:58 PM

WOW those Force Fins are very interesting to say the least. I found them for $129 at 123scuba.com not a bad price it they work like advertised. Funny looking but I want functiolality not looks.

Sniper Spear-It · 05-12-2008, 11:32 PM

i have a pair of the atomics and after the first dive with them i took them back because i didn't feel the power. Fritz told me to just hold onto them and dive with them 3 or four more times and then he would take them back. i did what they said and adjusted my kick to short quick kicks. i didnt beleive it but everythiing they said was true about those fins is. i gained speed,and lost the pain in my knees andcramping i would get from over excersion. i have been able to fight current the same if not a little better. i agree with bmoore that it is easier to get youre shock cord tangled in them if youre like me and dont stone every fish you shoot. other than that i am now very happyno-one at MBT let me return my fins

Sniper Spear-it

CurtyV22 · 05-13-2008, 11:58 PM

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guesswork (5/9/2008)What is the opinions on the Aeris Velocity XP split fins?

Skip

We carry the Velocity Split at Bay Breeze, and compared to my ScubaPro Gorillas they are a Breeze (pun intended). Just come on down and try them out, we have a pair on the rental line.

Daydreamin · 07-09-2008, 03:18 PM

I also have the atomics. I agree with all the advantages stated by others. The reason tech divers are not big fans (in my opinion) is that the split fin does not give you the precise control of a traditional (high quality) fin. With the traditional fin you can make subtle adjustments in your position with slight movements of your ankle or leg. The most vocal people about this seem to be people that are heavily into photography or cave diving that want to adjust their position relative to a stationary object with just a twitch of the ankle. Since the splits don't give you that same resistance you may have to move more and there by that fish you were going to snap a photo of spooks or you get to close to that silt floor. I do miss the precise control but I definately don't miss the leg strain, cramps and additional air I was using powering around with traditional fins. Just one more point to consider.

downLOWEdiver · 07-23-2009, 06:00 PM

Force fins are the way to go. No knees hurting and fewer cramps. You can wear them with or without dive boots and can walk in them much easier while out of water.

Just tossing in my two cents worth!

Dive safe:letsdrink

05-09-2008, 03:58 PM	#22
ReelDuel Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 315	RE: fin selection WOW those Force Fins are very interesting to say the least. I found them for $129 at 123scuba.com not a bad price it they work like advertised. Funny looking but I want functiolality not looks.

05-12-2008, 11:32 PM	#23
Sniper Spear-It Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 260	RE: fin selection i have a pair of the atomics and after the first dive with them i took them back because i didn't feel the power. Fritz told me to just hold onto them and dive with them 3 or four more times and then he would take them back. i did what they said and adjusted my kick to short quick kicks. i didnt beleive it but everythiing they said was true about those fins is. i gained speed,and lost the pain in my knees andcramping i would get from over excersion. i have been able to fight current the same if not a little better. i agree with bmoore that it is easier to get youre shock cord tangled in them if youre like me and dont stone every fish you shoot. other than that i am now very happyno-one at MBT let me return my fins Sniper Spear-it

07-09-2008, 03:18 PM	#25
Daydreamin Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gulf Shores Posts: 92	RE: fin selection I also have the atomics. I agree with all the advantages stated by others. The reason tech divers are not big fans (in my opinion) is that the split fin does not give you the precise control of a traditional (high quality) fin. With the traditional fin you can make subtle adjustments in your position with slight movements of your ankle or leg. The most vocal people about this seem to be people that are heavily into photography or cave diving that want to adjust their position relative to a stationary object with just a twitch of the ankle. Since the splits don't give you that same resistance you may have to move more and there by that fish you were going to snap a photo of spooks or you get to close to that silt floor. I do miss the precise control but I definately don't miss the leg strain, cramps and additional air I was using powering around with traditional fins. Just one more point to consider.

07-23-2009, 06:00 PM	#26
downLOWEdiver Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 34	RE: fin selection Force fins are the way to go. No knees hurting and fewer cramps. You can wear them with or without dive boots and can walk in them much easier while out of water. Just tossing in my two cents worth! Dive safe:letsdrink

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