kwhkg
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Anyone have experience with Aquamundo fins? They seem to have a copy of Slingshot:
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Ed Palma
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I'm not quite sure if I recall seeing a copy of the slingshot on their shelves. However, they do have a very nice jet-fin-like fin named the "Agila." For those wanting that kind of performance, but in a lighter format, there's the Ventec fin.
Ed Palma
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Okay, I ended up getting a pair of "Agilas." They look more like USD Rockets than Jets, but when compared side by side with my Jets, they seem just as flexible. Test results (in-water) to follow.
So I also purchased a pair of Agilas a couple of months ago.... I have used this style of fin since I started diving with the exception of using Mares Volos for a few months in cold water.
So far I have probablly used the Agilas on 40 or more dives, I get a little less thrust from them than my SCUBA Pro Jets.. but they are lighter and deliver adequate thrust for my general type of diving I bought them with the spring straps......
I am very satisfied with the performance, I am thinking about buying a few more for rental, once I have more money:glad:..
So far the only real downside is cosmetic and it is that they lose the "new fin" look rather quickly.
So far I have probablly used the Agilas on 40 or more dives, I get a little less thrust from them than my SCUBA Pro Jets.. but they are lighter and deliver adequate thrust for my general type of diving I bought them with the spring straps......
I am very satisfied with the performance, I am thinking about buying a few more for rental, once I have more money:glad:..
So far the only real downside is cosmetic and it is that they lose the "new fin" look rather quickly.
Pao
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Yes the Agilas look similar to the jet fin but they are smaller and about 1/2 kg lighter (XL size at least) and has less power than the jets. The vents are also smaller. The bottom compound of the foot pocket also seems to be made of a stiffer compound (plastic?). I am worried about the 2 different compounds unbonding. Overall they are ok though especially for the price.
I wanted to follow up on the "Agilas", fins. They have now been through a few more months of diving and I have issued them to a couple of students. I remain pleased with them, and have decided to purchase 4 more pair for students(with springs). In my original post on the subject(as Rogersea) I had mentioned they lose their new fin look quite rapidly, but after 3 more months of diving they are in the same shape they were at the original post.. SO I am obviously happy with them...
Pao
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I have used the "Agila " for several dives now. They are shorter and lighter than the jets of the same size. This leads to two interesting differences: 1. they do not have the "oomph" of the jet fin so you have to kick just a little more (you will miss your jets when the current starts ripping) and 2. they are a bit more maneuverable. I also find it easier to do the back kick with them.
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