Deep 6 Eddy Fins - from Mares Avanti Quattro+

[rongoodman]

Is there a difference between the Eddy fins versus their flippers? Pics on the website look the same.

I think it's just an inside joke.

 

[drrich2]

It was not until I used the Go-Sports back to back with the Eddy Fins on the same dives and on the same day that I came to my conclusion that the SP Go-Sports are on par with the Eddy Fin for all kicks and all maneuvering. Plus there is a 1.5 pounds reduction in weight for travel with the Go-Sport.

Is that difference attributable to Eddys having spring straps, and Go-Sport having rubber straps?

Another question; I only recently heard of Scuba Pro Go-Sports, and I thought I remembered reading 'Go-Sport Travel,' so I thought maybe there was a Go-Sport and a separate Go-Sport Travel. I went to their website, under Gear then Fins, and no, that's not quite right.

There is the Scuba Pro Go-Sport ($159), and then there is the Scuba Pro Go Travel fin ($99). Just to confirm, which were you using?

 

[Nemrod]

Is that difference attributable to Eddys having spring straps, and Go-Sport having rubber straps?

Another question; I only recently heard of Scuba Pro Go-Sports, and I thought I remembered reading 'Go-Sport Travel,' so I thought maybe there was a Go-Sport and a separate Go-Sport Travel. I went to their website, under Gear then Fins, and no, that's not quite right.

There is the Scuba Pro Go-Sport ($159), and then there is the Scuba Pro Go Travel fin ($99). Just to confirm, which were you using?

I have not weighed the difference between the straps themselves but certainly that is part of the difference but not all of it. The Go Sports I am using are not the Travel version which are meant to be used without boots. Mine have foot pockets designed for boots and fit similar to the Eddy Fin. The Go-Sports are more buoyant than the Eddy, the Go-Sports are slightly positive and the Eddy Fins seem to be about neutral, both in size Large. The Eddy has a spring strap, the Go-Sport has a bungee strap, certainly the spring is more heavy duty as is the entire fin, thus the weight delta. I also like the comfortable open toe of the Go-Sport.

The Go-Sports are going to Cozumel with me and my wife will be sporting hers as well. The Eddy Fins will be staying home to make room for another regulator I want to play with. Quattros and Eddys are out of rotation for this trip.

As popular as the Go-Sports seem to be, shops I speak to seem to sell them as fast as they come in, I am sure strap options will come up. There is a screw set from McMaster to replace the plastic pin as an upgrade. I may do that at some point in time. I am quite satisfied with the bungee, it is comfortable and works well.

McMaster-Carr

I have no experience with the Go-Travel fin by Scubapro.

James

 

[Jcp2]

I think it's just an inside joke.

They are fins up to the point when you put your limb into them, at which point they become your flippers.

 

[happy-diver]

Orange fins at 20 cloudy metres parading around outside a piece of hull with two large grouper inside

In perfect trim

 

[happy-diver]

But then the Seawing seem to have an opaquish iridescence about them

Unlike the Eddy whose colour seems more solid

 

[_anak_pulau_]

Update! Bought the Eddys earlier this year. I was previously using Mares Avanti Quattro + and loved it, but found it a bit awkward to do frogkicks.
For me, the Eddys helped a little bit with my buoyancy as I am quite negative even without weights. It's also lighter and shorter than Quattro+ (good for travel). Foot pocket is quite noticeably wider than Quattro+ (something to consider if you have skinny feet/boots).
One thing I miss about the Quattro+ is the power; definitely less effort to kick in current with the Quattro+.
Overall, happy with the Eddys and the quality is really good!

 

[MattPNW]

Update! Bought the Eddys earlier this year. I was previously using Mares Avanti Quattro + and loved it, but found it a bit awkward to do frogkicks.
For me, the Eddys helped a little bit with my buoyancy as I am quite negative even without weights. It's also lighter and shorter than Quattro+ (good for travel). Foot pocket is quite noticeably wider than Quattro+ (something to consider if you have skinny feet/boots).
One thing I miss about the Quattro+ is the power; definitely less effort to kick in current with the Quattro+.
Overall, happy with the Eddys and the quality is really good!

I know it's an old post, but how brown are they at depth? The RK3s get pretty dull.

 

[SaltwaterNomad]

I’m not sure if this will help, pics are not that great. My wife seldom gets me in shots.

 

[MattPNW]

I’m not sure if this will help, pics are not that great. My wife seldom gets me in shots.

Thank you so much. That helps a lot.