Heck Yeah, Jetfins!

[Themerrydiver]

I tried some "plastic" longer fins and really didn't like them. I was told by my honey to get jet fins and he was soooo right about how much better they are compared to the others I looked at. I love them! They are not heavy in the water and they don't drag along the bottom stirring up sand which is especially nice when doing a swim-through. I purchased them in Hawaii at a second hand scuba gear shop in an open air market in Kona. $25 as I recall and worth much much more. Got lucky that day. When I lost one at Catalina doing a shore dive, I almost cried in public! Fortunately, someone spotted it and I got it back. Lesson learned about putting my fins on before I get crashed with the surf on the steps going into the water. Another lesson learned from my honey!

 

[lowviz]

...//... I was told by my honey to get jet fins ...//...

Doesn't that just say it all.

I own jets, I like them for certain DS configs. I really do. I also like my neutral paddle fins. I'd gladly mention the manufacturer, but then it would sound like I was pushing a brand.

Wake up.

 

[Themerrydiver]

Wake up? To what?

 

[npole]

There's no perfect fins.. it's really a individual thing and also based of what gear you're wearing for that dive.
I own (as of tech fins, plus many other "normal" fins): RK3, RK3 "Hard", Jets, XDEEP EX1 hard ...i like to use the RK3 normal with my wetsuit (they are softer than the others; and very light outside of the water), and the RK3 hard and the jetfins with my drysuit with light gear, and the EX1 hard with the drysuit and heavy gear (those are the hardest fins I own, the kick is so much more powerful than the jetfins; but also less comfortable).

 

[aquacat8]

I finally figured out the secret to the original rubber straps, which I was having a heck of a time with adjusting and locking in place—it’s silicone o ring lube. In fact I rubbed it all over the fins, they look much better, and the fin straps work fine now!

 

[drbill]

Different fin strokes for different folks. Dove them many decades ago when they first came out but too darned heavy for a travel fin and I'm knock kneed so I can't do a decent frog kick anyway! And, yes, I'll admit it... I use split fins (Apollo Bio Fins) here at home but my ancient blades when traveling.

 

[JamesBon92007]

I finally figured out the secret to the original rubber straps, which I was having a heck of a time with adjusting and locking in place—it’s silicone o ring lube. In fact I rubbed it all over the fins, they look much better, and the fin straps work fine now!

What works for me is to hold the fin tightly in my left hand, grab both parts of the strap with my right hand, and pull so the straps stretch and move it out of the notch while pulling. I can see how some silicone could make this easier.

 

[Coztick]

I was diving Coz. with a tiny female DM who had just received her new white jets.
She was very impressed with the power and contol they gave her.
Thinking back, she was in a 7mm with vest so she probably appreciated their weight.

 

[lowviz]

Wake up? To what?

* sigh * Apologies, that did sound more than a bit harsh. Let me try to explain.

I grow weary of hearing about how one piece of scuba gear is the 'be all and end all'. No such thing and never will be.

Consider the progression: As a beginning diver, one is all about how to stay down longer and fin more effectively. Jump ahead to the high tech divers and they are all on rebreathers (SAC? who cares?) and diver propulsion vehicles. (DPV's) Fins, who cares? Jump ahead to those lucky few who go down in acrylic bubbles to depths that no rebreather pilot will ever see. Are they divers? Sure. SCUBA. Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. But now you are completely inside of your gear. I can't wait to see what will be next...

 

[JamesBon92007]

* sigh * Apologies, that did sound more than a bit harsh. Let me try to explain.

I grow weary of hearing about how one piece of scuba gear is the 'be all and end all'. No such thing and never will be.

Consider the progression: As a beginning diver, one is all about how to stay down longer and fin more effectively. Jump ahead to the high tech divers and they are all on rebreathers (SAC? who cares?) and diver propulsion vehicles. (DPV's) Fins, who cares? Jump ahead to those lucky few who go down in acrylic bubbles to depths that no rebreather pilot will ever see. Are they divers? Sure. SCUBA. Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. But now you are completely inside of your gear. I can't wait to see what will be next...

The way I see it is that OP asked specifically about ScubaPro Jet Fins so those of us who are satisfied (or more than satisfied) expressed our contentment. I'm sure there are lots of other fins out there that do a great job, but it might take years and a lot of money just to find out which is which. I thought the original Jets were good but too stiff and when I tried the Lightning fins I felt I had found the right fin for me. I'm not saying they are the best fin for all situations but they are a good, general purpose fin and if you are only going to have one pair then for me they are a very good choice.