Anyone had a chance to try out the new Aeris Accel?

[Kharon]

I posted a "my experience" comparison of the Aeris Velocity 3X and the Accel. Might be worth a look. http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/fi...erience-aeris-velocity-3x-vs-aeris-accel.html

 

[Sandilu]

Hey there, Just wondering how flexible the Aeris Accel is. I own Mares Xtreme which for me is way stiff and the Mares Volo power which feels way soft. I am female and need an easy fin to kick since my legs are not the strongest but the Volo Power isn't cutting it. Any feedback for me on this?

 

[Damselfish]

Just got a chance to use these fins in Key Largo and have to say I really like them. The Scubadiving magazine review is spot on. These fins are suprisingly small yet suprisingly powerful. They are about the same size as my APS Mantarays (now Hollis F2) and will fit in carry on size luggage. I like the simple design, no hinges or power bands. Simple heel straps are very comfortable. They paddle like a larger fin ie slower cadence as compared to FF Pros or APS Mantarays. I had no trouble keeping up with my dive buddy who was using Scubapro Jet Sport full foot fins which are a very fast fin.
One issue I had was the foot pocket is deeper and narrower than I'm use to. It would not fit hard soled 5mm boots, but medium soled boots fit very nicely. Just something to consider if you use hard soled boots.

How do these compare to your Manatarays in feel/power while diving, and bootie fitting?

 

[rhincodon]

The Accels seem to have more power, but the Mantarays are easier kickers. The Accels have a longer and narrower foot pocket so if you use heavy duty boots you may want to go up in size. Medium sole boots fit nicely. The Mantaray foot pocket is a little more comfortable.

 

[buddhasummer]

Can you frog kick in these fins or are they too "floppy". Cheers.

 

[ams511]

How do these compare to your Manatarays in feel/power while diving, and bootie fitting?

You need to be careful when comparing Manta Rays (aka Deep Outdoors Six Gill) with other fins because the flexibility of the Manta Rays varied depending on the color. Also according to Hollis besides adding spring straps they did switch to a stiffer rubber compound, so they are not equivalent fins.

 

[buddhasummer]

You need to be careful when comparing Manta Rays (aka Deep Outdoors Six Gill) with other fins because the flexibility of the Manta Rays varied depending on the color. Also according to Hollis besides adding spring straps they did switch to a stiffer rubber compound, so they are not equivalent fins.

Yes, I have compared both the black APS and Hollis and the Hollis are stiffer.

 

[rhincodon]

You can frog kick with these fins. I found an old review of mantarays here: TOP STORY / Open-Heel Fins
Interestingly they found the softer mantarays slightly faster than the stiffer black ones. But I suppose the stiffer ones offer better fine control

 

[reneewoo]

Just got a chance to use these fins in Key Largo and have to say I really like them. The Scubadiving magazine review is spot on. These fins are suprisingly small yet suprisingly powerful. They are about the same size as my APS Mantarays (now Hollis F2) and will fit in carry on size luggage. I like the simple design, no hinges or power bands. Simple heel straps are very comfortable. They paddle like a larger fin ie slower cadence as compared to FF Pros or APS Mantarays. I had no trouble keeping up with my dive buddy who was using Scubapro Jet Sport full foot fins which are a very fast fin.
One issue I had was the foot pocket is deeper and narrower than I'm use to. It would not fit hard soled 5mm boots, but medium soled boots fit very nicely. Just something to consider if you use hard soled boots. As a bonus these fins are very reasonbly priced. It's refreshing that Aeris did not jack the price up like other fins.

Cheers
Jon

I like to know if you have tried them with current? I am also concerned if the straps would break easily, if strong current is experiencing... Anyone had tried them with current?
Thanks in advance.

 

[Wingy]

Used them in the Philippines in some decent currents and loved them - great fin and the straps are tough as nails. No problems frog kicking with them, would highly recommend them but would suggest trying them on as they have a different sizing to the mares quattro's and other brands id assume. I found XS fitted me with 3mm booties perfectly.