Question Fins for sidemount

[inquis]

I am using RK3 atm and really float my legs up while diving single bm. Looking for stiffer fins while neutral or slightly negative.

You already have neutral to slightly negative with the RK3s. I think you should try them first, as none of the ones in your list will have appreciably different buoyancy. There's also the impact of cylinder choice and lead placement to consider. You can get stiffer fins after you've worked out what buoyancy works with your other equipment choices.

 

[Robert H. Diver]

I am using RK3 atm and really float my legs up while diving single bm. Looking for stiffer fins while neutral or slightly negative.

I had the RK3’s at first but they were a bit too floaty, switched to the RK3 HD’s and they’re a lot better for me.

 

[Mike1967]

RK3

Get the HDs mate, stiffer and slightly more negative.

Edit: yeah what Robert said lol

 

[Alaskan Scuba Dude]

Depends on the size of your fin. RK3s look great only on little feet. The truth is you can use any fin for any configuration. Kicking preferences could be compromised though.

 

[BoltSnap]

Depends on the size of your fin. RK3s look great only on little feet. The truth is you can use any fin for any configuration. Kicking preferences could be compromised though.

Whatchu talkin bout willis?

 

[Robert H. Diver]

Depends on the size of your fin. RK3s look great only on little feet. The truth is you can use any fin for any configuration. Kicking preferences could be compromised though.

LOL what?

 

[Alaskan Scuba Dude]

Versatile divers (tech or rec) can use any fin for any configuration. Beats aborting a dive if your fins are somewhere in transit.

 

[Robert H. Diver]

Versatile divers (tech or rec) can use any fin for any configuration. Beats aborting a dive if your fins are somewhere in transit.

I mean yea you CAN use any fin..but why would you? There are different fins for a variety of applications…I’ve got some I use with my wetsuit and some I use with my drysuit.

 

[BoltSnap]

Beats aborting a dive if your fins are somewhere in transit.

Yeah, like when your fins are too big to fit in your luggage and you have them shipped on an 18 wheeler?

 

[Bierstadt]

My observations when starting out was that matching fin buoyancy to my body and rig's trim needs was critical to maintaining proper trim. With experience and training I found that I could dive in good trim regardless of what find I had on. However, perfect trim still requires excellent weight distribution, and that is very personal. Enough sleuthing will reveal the buoyancy of many fins. If you need a more negative fin the Eddy's are out. RK3 HD's, Hollis F2 LT's, and Dive Rite XT's are all options.