Fins Choice

[skimphish]

Hi all,

i am looking to buy a new set of fins. i am a begining diver, and have logged 9 dives so far. i had been renting fins from the shops here, and found that i do really like split fin designs, but havent really found one that makes me go "OMG this is amazing!" lol. most have been very comfortable. right now i am using the Aqualung Rocket Fins (what the navy uses, a friend of mine, who is in the navy, let me have his pair). where i do like the "torque" that they have, it takes a lot of endurance to keep going.

so what fins would yall suggest? i was kinda looking at the Oceanic Vortex V12 fins. im not looking to spend a whole lot, i was hoping for under $150 or so. less would be better. lol.

thanks yall!

 

[Cave Bum]

Split fins, although very popular, don’t really produce any propulsion. Look for a good mid-range fin with a flexible center core like the TUSA Imprex.

Be safe and have fun in the water! Bruce

 

[NvScubaSteve]

If you can spare an extra $50 I would suggest Force Fins. I tried a lot of fins before getting a pair of force fins and you would have a hard time getting me to dive anything else. They are more expensive the other fins however; you get what you pay. I have had my force fins for about 5 years now and expect they will last another 10+. They are very durable and can take a licking and keep on kicking.

Best of luck finding a fin you enjoy.

S

 

[skimphish]

Split fins, although very popular, don’t really produce any propulsion. Look for a good mid-range fin with a flexible center core like the TUSA Imprex or the Dive Rite ones.

Be safe and have fun in the water! Bruce

I believe i have tried the Tusa Imprex before and was not a huge fan of them. they were what i got certified with, and didnt like them too much.

now another question, does everyone suggest buying gear from leisure pro? i have everything but a BC and fins (the rest of my gear my neighbor gave to me :cool2. so next step is fins for me, and a BC later on.

thanks again!

 

[skimphish]

oh, also, id prefer that they be open heel, not full foot. i bought a pair of aqualung booties and LOVE them, so id like to use them. lol

 

[RJP]

now another question, does everyone suggest buying gear from leisure pro?

Which fins should I get?
Should I buy from LeisurePro?

Any others you want to open?

Maybe add "Should I get an Air II?" and go for the Trifecta all in one thread!

 

[tridacna]

Split Fins - LeisurePro -- both in one thread.

This should be good!

By chance, have you done a search on a the board? If not, I suggest that you do one...soon. These topics which have been discussed ad nauseum, will have the flamethrowers out in a few hours. If you're not trolling, you will soon discover what I mean.

 

[skimphish]

i did do some reading, and i couldnt find a definitive answer. some ppl say splits, others say blades. so i was hoping someone could narrow it down a bit more.

as for the whole leisure pro thing, sorry about that. lol. scuba is new to me, so i have quite a few newb questions. lol. so lets just stick with the fins and ill find a place to buy them on my own.

so please, please, DONT FLAME ME! lol. yall cant be nearly as bad as the guys on the car forums. lol.

 

[RJP]

so lets just stick with the fins and ill find a place to buy them on my own.

I'd suggest finding a place that will let you try different pairs, find some you like, and buy them there.

 

[jswantek]

Which fins should I get?
Should I buy from LeisurePro?

Any others you want to open?

Maybe add "Should I get an Air II?" and go for the Trifecta all in one thread!

Don't forget Spare Air!!!