Fin recomendation wanted

[Suresh V]

I’m looking for powerful fins between the gopro sport and the regular apek rk3. The go sport is lighter and better for travel but are they more floppy than the rk3 or are they comparable . I have aqualung express fins and looking for something comparable ..: go sport or rk3 work? . Thanks for all the help

 

[Suresh V]

I have the Quattros, the RK3s, and the Go Sports. I frog kick 99% of the time. I used the Quattros for both tropical wetsuit diving (3mm) and for drysuit diving. I don't use them anymore. They are fine, but nothing special. They are also quite long and don't allow for the same level of precise finning. I currently use the RK3 fins for drysuit and I love them. I use the regular version, not the HD ones. They are powerful and allow for good precision. I use my Go Sports for tropical diving. They are about the same dimensions as the RK3s but they are significantly lighter. I can't really give you an apples-to-apples comparison since I use one for cold water drysuit diving (24 lbs of lead) and the other for tropical wetsuit diving (4 lbs of lead with a wetsuit, 0 lbs with a rashguard and boardshorts), but I'd say they are very comparable in terms of performance, control, and power. I'd say that getting the RK3s would be a waste since you already have the Go Sports. You'd just be spending cash for fins with similar characteristics but that are heavier. I can't speak to the Deep 6 Eddys.

Since u used both the go pro sport and the rk3 regular … in terms of power and stiffness which is better ? I’m looking for a travel fin but want to make sure I’m getting the more powrfil
Of the two … thanks so
Much

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

@Suresh V

Definitely the Deep 6 Eddy fins (deep6gear.com).

The Eddy is light and as stiff as much heavier fins. It is my go to fin for all configurations except drysuit twin-set with round bottom cylinders as I need more weight in my feet.

Sidemount, single tank, rebreather, I use Eddy fins. I don't know what material @cerich came up with, but the Eddy is arguably the most versatile fin on the market.

 

[drakcheslav]

I’m looking for powerful fins between the gopro sport and the regular apek rk3. The go sport is lighter and better for travel but are they more floppy than the rk3 or are they comparable . I have aqualung express fins and looking for something comparable ..: go sport or rk3 work? . Thanks for all the help

GO Sport are stiffer than the regual RK3, I felt like having more push with the Sports, I haven't tried the Apex HD version.

 

[bassplayer]

I have all the fins mentioned (gear acquisition syndrome). My feet are size 13 and fairly narrow, which is most likely why i have a different preferences.

Wanted to give a minority opinion:

favorite wetsuit fin is OMS slipstream size XL (replaced spring straps with longer ones), with neoprene socks and scubapro everflex 5mm boots
Size L RK3s are very comfortable with the same boots but i find the fins too floppy for my taste

RK3s and Go Sports feel almost identical to me, have even worn one on each foot for some pool swims. btw Go Sports do have a great comfortable foot pocket!

I have size XL Eddys. most comfortable to me with slightly chunkier scubapro 6.5 boots, but I give a slight edge to the slipstreams on comfort. i think maybe the eddys are better suited to a wider foot, and also maybe the slipstreams are just a slightly more flexible material? or just more broken in.

For me, the Eddys and slipstreams are about even for frog kick but if for some reason a fast flutter was needed (e.g. in an emergency), the slipstreams seem to react better for me. maybe they're a little more flexible and i'm not quite strong enough to flex the eddys? And, could be its just a feeling rather than an actual speed difference.

On looks i'd give the edge to the Eddys, but for me on performance and comfort its a marginal edge to the slipstreams.

 

[Nemrod]

I have Eddys, Quattros and Go Sports (the boot version, not the travel version). Not sure what your problem was in the current but my Go Sports are every bit an equal of the Eddys and are lighter as well. The Quattros produce more speed in a flutter but do not pack well and are a bit heavier than the Eddy and especially the Go Sports. But for current the Quattro is the superior fin by some margin. I can do all of the manuvers and kicks with any one of the three. The Eddy size L and the Go Sport size L are about the same dimensions overall. The Go Sport is more comfortable as well. Frankly, I like the Go Sport better than the Eddy but would agree the heavier Eddy is a bit more robust and has a spring strap vs a bungee cord for the Go Sport. I too have Slipsteams size XL and would also agree they are the stiffest and most powerful and least comfortable, best for frog, worst for flutter.

Go Sports driving me forward against stiff current in Cozumel, no problem (photo by LH):



James

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

I have Eddys, Quattros and Go Sports (the boot version, not the travel version). Not sure what your problem was in the current but my Go Sports are every bit an equal of the Eddys and are lighter as well. The Quattros produce more speed in a flutter but do not pack well and are a bit heavier than the Eddy and especially the Go Sports. But for current the Quattro is the superior fin by some margin. I can do all of the manuvers and kicks with any one of the three. The Eddy size L and the Go Sport size L are about the same dimensions overall. The Go Sport is more comfortable as well. Frankly, I like the Go Sport better than the Eddy but would agree the heavier Eddy is a bit more robust and has a spring strap vs a bungee cord for the Go Sport. I too have Slipsteams size XL and would also agree they are the stiffest and most powerful and least comfortable, best for frog, worst for flutter.

Go Sports driving me forward against stiff current in Cozumel, no problem (photo by LH):



James

There's a big difference between warm water single tank diving and cold water twinsets. I have the ScubaPro Go fins, which I would take only for snorkeling trips. I'm looking adding OMS to my line of fins, but only for the new camo design (and that they are reputably good fins).

 

[Nemrod]

There's a big difference between warm water single tank diving and cold water twinsets. I have the ScubaPro Go fins, which I would take only for snorkeling trips. I'm looking adding OMS to my line of fins, but only for the new camo design (and that they are reputably good fins).

The Go-Sport is intended for warm water and is slightly buoyant. I no where recommended it for drysuits or twin tanks. I would go with the Eddy or the OMS preferably for that duty but truthfully, for that sort of diving there is only one, the original and still Champion, the Scubapro Jet Fin. The Go-Sport produces comparable thrust to the Eddy regardless of the water temperature. I would say if I had to put a number on it, the Go-Sport has 95% of the thrust Eddy for the same effort and is much lighter and more comfortable to me. And I imagine my camera has more drag than a second tank in the lee of the back.

I have also used all of these fins in the pool swimming laps. I cannot say I was burning the same calories but I tried to be fair and the Quattro just cleans up for speed compared to the short, fat fins.

James

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

The Go-Sport is intended for warm water and is slightly buoyant. I no where recommended it for drysuits or twin tanks. I would go with the Eddy or the OMS preferably for that duty but truthfully, for that sort of diving there is only one, the original and still Champion, the Scubapro Jet Fin. The Go-Sport produces comparable thrust to the Eddy regardless of the water temperature. I would say if I had to put a number on it, the Go-Sport has 95% of the thrust Eddy for the same effort and is much lighter and more comfortable to me. And I imagine my camera has more drag than a second tank in the lee of the back.

I have also used all of these fins in the pool swimming laps. I cannot say I was burning the same calories but I tried to be fair and the Quattro just cleans up for speed compared to the short, fat fins.

James

The ScubaPro Jet fin is pretty darn heavy. Plus, I prefer to dive with the lightest fin possible to reduce effort (law of inertia and all)

My experience with the Go Fin is radically different than yours. I wish there were actual objective tests for fins.

 

[Nemrod]

Maybe you were using the Go Travel Fin instead of the Go Sport fin? If there is a problem running into a current with the Go-Sport I just do not think the Eddy will do much better. I will say I think the precurve of the Go-Sport makes up for the stiffer mid section of the Eddy. Both are superb fins and I would have no concern recommending the Eddy Fin. It makes a good compromise for light weight and heavy duty build and it exudes a quality look and feel.

The Go-Sports came after this photo but in terms of size and blade area they are similar to the Eddy:



I cannot imagine that anyone having difficulty with the Go-Sport in current would be much better with the Eddy. Note the Go-Sport has a larger blade area than the Eddy, is heavily pre-curved and the side rails are much deeper which gives it superior back kick IMO to the Eddy if using the edges to thrust. Both are size L and fit my Nike size 11 feet almost exactly the same:







Oh, and one other thing, one of them has a S on the fin .

I try to be objective and I am not driven by DIR dogma. But if you mean a machine for fins like the ANSTI for regulators and the controvery that produces, no such thing yet exists, well, okay, John Ratcliff, lol! He is a fin testing machine !

James