Good mid-priced open-heel Fins - Opinions Please
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Jet Fins
Scubapro Jetfins are good but are a bit heavy and the strap/buckle design is dated, so you should plan on replacing the straps with one of the spring designs that are around.
The Mares Power Plana Avanti is an excellent fin in both a flutter kick and a frog kick. They are mid priced, durable and light weight which may be a consideration if you travel a lot. Genesis sells the same fin as the Aquaflex. Both are availabel for about $50 and quite a bit cheaper than either the Jetfin or the Avanti Quattro.
The Mares Power Plana Avanti is an excellent fin in both a flutter kick and a frog kick. They are mid priced, durable and light weight which may be a consideration if you travel a lot. Genesis sells the same fin as the Aquaflex. Both are availabel for about $50 and quite a bit cheaper than either the Jetfin or the Avanti Quattro.
I'm using the Rodine open heeled and am very pleased with it after 10 dives.
http://www.cressisubusa.com/cressius2003/cat.asp?lan=uk&idc=1
http://www.cressisubusa.com/cressius2003/cat.asp?lan=uk&idc=1
"Jetfins are good but are a bit heavy"
Slightly negative in sea water.
"the strap/buckle design is dated"
It works extremely well.
Slightly negative in sea water.
"the strap/buckle design is dated"
It works extremely well.
I think it'sfar better than anything any modern fins have
They are reasonably priced, good performance, & last forever.
As fo the Jet Fins... hmm.. isn't that what Fred Flinstone used to wear when he dove?
~SubMariner~
As fo the Jet Fins... hmm.. isn't that what Fred Flinstone used to wear when he dove?
~SubMariner~
klausbh
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Another nice thing about the jets is that you can buy 10 year old ones on ebay for cheap and they will last you another 10 years before you lose them.
-Klaus
-Klaus
My personal favorite is the Cressi Frog.
I do use jets in caves and wrecks, but only because they are shorter and less of a problem in confined spaces. For open water I dive the Frogs most of the time.
Rick
I do use jets in caves and wrecks, but only because they are shorter and less of a problem in confined spaces. For open water I dive the Frogs most of the time.
Rick
Sub,
"As fo the Jet Fins... hmm.. isn't that what Fred Flinstone used to wear when he dove?"
Actually, no. When Fred dived he used Duck Feet - literally.
"As fo the Jet Fins... hmm.. isn't that what Fred Flinstone used to wear when he dove?"
Actually, no. When Fred dived he used Duck Feet - literally.
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