Fins options for warm water traveling

[eelnoraa]

I have OMS slipstream intended for traveling to warm water destination. They work great if the trip was a dedicated dive trip. And they work great underwater. However, I just came back from hawaii for a destinatino wedding. With the other stuffs I needed to bring, I decided to leave the fins behind because they are just take up too much space. The fins blade are stiff, tall edge, un-pliable foot pockets. And I have to bring boots to use these fins. So I wonder what are the good option to replace OMS type of fins. I want something more packable, lighter weight would be nice, no boot require will be nice too, and I strongly prefer something that give me similar "per kick" power.

Any suggestions?

 

[cb5150]

Aqualung Hotshots (Not to be confused with their "Slingshot" model. No boot needed.

 

[buddhasummer]

Pretty exy but ForceFin pro might suit your requirements.

 

[eelnoraa]

Force fins look like and small, but $250 that I don't use very often, I am hesitated. Anything more economical?

I will give hotshot a try at my LDS

 

[Hawkwood]

I have started travelling with a pair of Cressi Reaction full foot fins. Great compromize for both scuba and some basic free diving. Stiff enough for a frog kick, backing up, etc.

 

[buddhasummer]

Force fins look like and small, but $250 that I don't use very often, I am hesitated. Anything more economical?

I will give hotshot a try at my LDS

Not sure if you've seen this but fdog did a comprehensive review on the Hotshots a while back, worth a read.

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/fins-masks-snorkels/361910-review-hot-shot-fins.html