Pete, who has condemned them?
Fold up fins, so you can easily walk into the water
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The Chairman
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Look at post number 5, Walter. Do you consider that a compliment?
I use them and really like them.
When I dive the Casino Dive Park on Catalina Island, the entry/exit is a set of concrete stairs. These fins work terrific for getting in and out there. At low tide the exit can be quite exciting but with the Omega Aquatics Amphibian fins it is a cinch. Kind of like Dorothy, I just kick the release on the toe of each fin and walk up. I use and abuse them and they have help up very well for 40+ dives on them so far. They also have a lifetime warranty.
I know of others that use them in the dive park as well, all like them.
When I dive the Casino Dive Park on Catalina Island, the entry/exit is a set of concrete stairs. These fins work terrific for getting in and out there. At low tide the exit can be quite exciting but with the Omega Aquatics Amphibian fins it is a cinch. Kind of like Dorothy, I just kick the release on the toe of each fin and walk up. I use and abuse them and they have help up very well for 40+ dives on them so far. They also have a lifetime warranty.
I know of others that use them in the dive park as well, all like them.
It's not a compliment, but it's not a condemnation either. There very well may be a use for the fin (assuming it works well - I haven't tried them) with folks like you, who have flexibility issues. OTOH, the fin itself is still the most important issue. If the fin works well in the water, then you might want to start using it. OTOH, if it doesn't work well in the water, the flip up aspect is merely a worthless gimmick. For folks without a physical limitation, it is a solution in search of a problem. The ads I've seen do not seem to be aimed at folks with flexibility issues, but instead seem to be focused on convenience for the able bodied. They also don't seem to be focused at all on how well the fin works in the water.
This seems to be the typical response from those who feel the need to find fault in new products. The suggestion that should you need these fins there must be something wrong with you is just short sighted. The fact that they also will help some divers with limited flexibility is an added benefit.
These fins work very well in and out of the water. Like the commercial of old says, Mikey, Tryem, you will like them.
Teamcasa:
I have not found fault with them, please do not put words in my mouth.
Teamcasa:
If you need them, there is something wrong with you. OTOH, you don't have to have something wrong with you to like them.
Teamcasa:
That's what counts.
The Chairman
Chairman of the Board
Yeah, why listen to a travel documentary by people who haven't BEEN to the place you want to go??? If you haven't been there, you should be asking questions about it and not telling us how another place is better. Phrases like "a solution in search of a problem" lose all credibility when you have not even tried them. I am sure that people approached the first BC with a similar attitude! I think it's great to see gear evolve over time.
So Dave, what type of kick do you usually use? How is the power of this fin?
So Dave, what type of kick do you usually use? How is the power of this fin?
Why not actually respond to what's actually been posted instead of pulling things out of the air?
I'd be interested in trying them, but I am guessing that they are fairly expensive? What do they tend to RRP at?
I also suspect, like any new product they will get (a) cheaper, and (b) better over time, so I was minded to wait, but I am happy to be persuaded otherwise?
I also suspect, like any new product they will get (a) cheaper, and (b) better over time, so I was minded to wait, but I am happy to be persuaded otherwise?
Pete, I normally dive with my video camera so I dive slow and many times I’m just hovering above or horizontal to the subject. I use a wide variety of kicks. It also depends on how close I am to the bottom or other obstructions. Most of the time I use the frog or a modified version of a sculling type kick. Many times when filming, I just use a slight ankle flick of one fin or the other. With this method I can hold, turn or backup slow and smooth. Since both of my hands are full-o-camera, the kicks need to be accurate and predictable.
The flip fin performs very well even where delicate movements are required. It also has plenty of power when I need it, maybe not as much pump as my old, heavy turtles but the difference is minor.
In addition, I rarely bring them on a boat dive as I really don’t need them for entry or exit ease. I also do not take them when flying to a site, there I use my Cressi Reactions as they are lighter weight unless I plan on doing mostly shore/surf entry’s, then the advantage of the flip fin outweighs the added weight.
The flip fin performs very well even where delicate movements are required. It also has plenty of power when I need it, maybe not as much pump as my old, heavy turtles but the difference is minor.
In addition, I rarely bring them on a boat dive as I really don’t need them for entry or exit ease. I also do not take them when flying to a site, there I use my Cressi Reactions as they are lighter weight unless I plan on doing mostly shore/surf entry’s, then the advantage of the flip fin outweighs the added weight.
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