Dive Rite fins or Hollis F1?

[chris21]

Hi all. I am getting back into the sport. I am considering buying a new set of blades but am not sure which I should get. I would like something with spring straps as I do a lot of cold water diving, and donning and removing fins with 5mm gloves can be a pain. I have narrowed down my search, but am open to new ideas as well.

Here is what I have narrowed the search to; Dive Rite fins w/ spring straps or Hollis F1's. Any advise would truly helpful.

Thanks,
Chris

 

[Will]

Well, I have used both and they are both great fins. Either fin you should be abel tofind in your size. The F1s are much heavier however as they are a rubber or a similar material while the jets are a composite. The Dive Rite Fins are also slightly longer then the Hollis - but both provide great propulsion and maneuverability. The F1s allow tow settings on the spring straps - so if you switch between booties and rock boots or similar - it might be of interest to you. The F1 is excellent quality - and an awesome fin - however for me, the weight I save with the dive rite or others is worth the difference, IMO of course!

 

[chris21]

Thanks for the input Will. One thing that I forgot to mention is that I would like to eventually purchase a drysuit. Would both of these fins be able to adjust to a thicker boot? Based on your reply it sounds like the Hollis fins might be a better fit for me. Just not sure.

 

[Will]

Thanks for the input Will. One thing that I forgot to mention is that I would like to eventually purchase a drysuit. Would both of these fins be able to adjust to a thicker boot? Based on your reply it sounds like the Hollis fins might be a better fit for me. Just not sure.

Well, it depends. Both fins are definitely used by drysuit divers - so assuming you have the proper fin size - they would both work. The Hollis just offer the option to adjust the spring straps one setting in case your boot type changes or oen setting doesn't fit quite right.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

Actually three position adjustment. Move one side without the other to get the third position.

 

[Will]

Actually three position adjustment. Move one side without the other to get the third position.

Sure - if you want to get technical