So my last diving adventure was in the keys, and on my last dive, I somehow managed to lose one of my forcefin pros. I mean, I did the whole dive, took off my fins (I use the bungie versions), and slipped them both over my left wrist. As always. And then I caught the line and got into the boat and found one fin.
So naturally (yes, I'm a story teller) I jumped back in the water (was off Key West, so it was around 24' with great visibility) and searched the bottom for my missing fin. No luck at all. Just vanished, like the occasional sock in a dryer.
Well, I called forcefin about a replacement fin, and got a bit squeemish about the price. But then they mentioned they sell "blems" (I assume that is short for blemished production versions) for much cheaper. She said there were little issues with them, but that it wouldn't compromise function or durability. I said, sounds good, and she found that there was a "blem" in my size and colour, and for $78 (or so) shipped it off to me.
It just arrived in the mail today, and it is fantastic. There is some minor colour streaking on the top (but they are black fins, so not really noticeable anyway), and little tiny micro bubble marks on the bottom heal. Honestly, my remaining older fin looks much worse just do to aging.
In short, if y'all ever want to get discounted forcefins, I'd recommend calling direct and see if they have a pair of blems. Good prices, same fins.
--Me
So naturally (yes, I'm a story teller) I jumped back in the water (was off Key West, so it was around 24' with great visibility) and searched the bottom for my missing fin. No luck at all. Just vanished, like the occasional sock in a dryer.
Well, I called forcefin about a replacement fin, and got a bit squeemish about the price. But then they mentioned they sell "blems" (I assume that is short for blemished production versions) for much cheaper. She said there were little issues with them, but that it wouldn't compromise function or durability. I said, sounds good, and she found that there was a "blem" in my size and colour, and for $78 (or so) shipped it off to me.
It just arrived in the mail today, and it is fantastic. There is some minor colour streaking on the top (but they are black fins, so not really noticeable anyway), and little tiny micro bubble marks on the bottom heal. Honestly, my remaining older fin looks much worse just do to aging.
In short, if y'all ever want to get discounted forcefins, I'd recommend calling direct and see if they have a pair of blems. Good prices, same fins.
--Me
