Fins

[FishDiver]

I am having no success finding fins to complete my DIR equipment configuration. I have used Tusa Xpert Zoom splits for the last 450 dives. I wear a size 10.5 shoe and use a Bare drysuit with integrated boot in size large. I have tried and failed to like Jets several times bacause I HATE the foot pockets. The others I have tried on but never dived. I would like to try all available choices before I buy a set and force myself to get used to them.

Can I get a current list of reccomended fins? I'll start:

Jets and clones
Turtles and clones
OMS
Hollis F1

 

[Rainer]

My feet are only slightly smaller than yours. In a wetsuit, XL Jets fit me just fine, but in my dry suit (also a Bare with integrated boots), I've had good luck with Turtles (when I got them, they only had one size).

 

[RooX]

im a size 11, xl jets felt like little pockets of torture on my feet. Hollis f1's though, i can wear for hours with no issue. Didnt notice much difference in any kicks between the two, just a huge improvment in the comfort factor.

 

[Shark Bait!]

Look into the Hollis F1 fins....

I like ythem over Jets and Turtles

 

[mikeguerrero]

Look into the Hollis F1 fins....

I like ythem over Jets and Turtles

I second this statement, you will like the foot pocket much better than the Jets...

 

[b1gcountry]

OMS Slipstreams are also an option in size XXL. They fit my Sz 13 Rock boots with no play at all. I'm not sure how they'll work for you. I haven't tried a whole lot of different fin types. This one worked for me, and I didn't feel the need to experiment further.

Tom

 

[FishDiver]

Just returned from the LDS with a set of XL F1s. They felt great in the showroom. Did a quick swim at home in the pool and they are extremely comfortable in the water. I can tell my shins and ankles will need some serious conditioning before they are comfortable on strenuous dives.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[jhupka]

I wound up with turtles as they were the only thing to fit my size 15 foot

 

[AndyNZ]

im a size 11, xl jets felt like little pockets of torture on my feet. Hollis f1's though, i can wear for hours with no issue. Didnt notice much difference in any kicks between the two, just a huge improvment in the comfort factor.

What size F1s do you have? Thanks.

 

[FireInMyBones]

I have tried and failed to like Jets several times bacause I HATE the foot pockets.

My buddy did not fit well in his Jets. We slapped some neoprene from an old hood into some that were just a smige big. No problems. Of course this only works if the problem is a loose fin. If it is the other way around, I have another buddy that enjoys the OMS Slipstreams.