Fins considered to be suitable for use with drysuits?

[RedSeaDiver2]

I will be needing some fins for coldwater/drysuit use shortly - will be looking for fins that are bright coloured - yellow or orange etc - any recommendations? Edit to add that I'm old school and only flutter kick so I don't need fins that are designed for fancy kicking techniques.

 

[Gone for diving]

With a dry suit it's nice to have heavy fins,
Ankle weights are a pain and should be avoided.
I use Turtle fins.

 

[inquis]

Hollis F1, black with yellow tips

 

[grantctobin]

I will be needing some fins for coldwater/drysuit use shortly - will be looking for fins that are bright coloured - yellow or orange etc - any recommendations? Edit to add that I'm old school and only flutter kick so I don't need fins that are designed for fancy kicking techniques.

Rebreather, BM, CCR, weight of insulation will all play a roll. Backmount? Probably Jet fins or similar. SM or CCR w inverted valves (valve down)? Probably something closer to Deep6 Eddy

 

[OrcasC205]

Scubapro Jet Fins are great with drysuits and come in many colors (and camo patterns) now -- they don't have to be black.

 

[davehicks]

With a dry suit it's nice to have heavy fins,
Ankle weights are a pain and should be avoided.
I use Turtle fins.

Nothing wrong with ankle weights. You often need a lot of lead diving dry, and ankle weights are a good way to get 3-4 pounds of your back.

 

[FF / EMT]

Hollis F1, black with yellow tips

That’s what I’m using as well

 

[MB NZ]

I don't think you need specific fins for a drysuit, but because they usually need to accomodate bigger boots, they tend to be bigger and heavier. For reference, I have Hollis F1 and Cressi Frog fins.

 

[MB NZ]

Just to add, this is really the time to try fins on with your drysuit if possible rather than mail order. It's quite hard to predict what size fin you will need once boots or socks + boots are factored.

 

[Boarderguy]

Mares Quattro+

They come in vibrant colors and are a great overall fin. I use a Large/Reg size for wet and an XL for dry diving. A proper fitting drysuit will alleviate floaty feet for the most part and quattros are mostly neutral to slightly negative.