Hinged fin

[ERIC.K]

I know a thread had already started in February on this fin, however I have a question, during all dive boat pre-dive briefings, we get detailed instructions on how to get off the boat and then back on. Most of the time we are asked to grab the tag line and take off our fins, as of yet it's up in the air if the dive industry might accept such a radical design of this flip up fin making it "EASIER" to get back on the boat. Users of the fin might still have to take them off and hand them up, because it still might be easier for you to take them off instead of waiting for a diver to get them flipped in the water, really upseting 10 divers behind them wanting to get back on the boat. Thus, transforming the super duper flip-fin into mear mortal monumental waste of money?

 

[Lone Frogman]

I can't see climbing a ladder with fins folded up. I thought the fins were made for climbing over rocks or to shore. Not climbing ladders or steps.

 

[shotthebreeze]

If you're going to spend that amount of money for a pair of fins that fold up so you can climb a ladder, send some my way. I can see all sorts of things that might go wrong with hinged fins, so I prefer the standard open heel fin...

 

[Teamcasa]

I have seen them in action on the steps at Casino Point Catalina. I spoke to the guy using them and he was quite pleased with how they worked going in and coming out. I doubt anyone would remove them to climb the ladder, one click and up you go. Maybe all of the flip fined divers will be the ones waiting for the others to remove thier conventional fins.
I look forward to my set.

 

[O2BBubbleFree]

I'd say if a diver has any sort of 'unusual' gear, they should discuss it before hand with the dive op. If the dive op can't accommodate you, or give a reasonable explanation, then the diver has the option of using a more accommodating op.

 

[Chad Carney]

No, the Amphibian fins are easier and faster to exit with on ladders and steps than taking off traditional fins. Especially if you have to deal with your fins yourself, rather than passing them up. (BTW, I never take any fins off until I have a hand on the boat or ladder. Too many times I still need to swim for some reason, before it's my turn to exit.)

The other question is: On entries is it best to put my fins on first and shuffle to the transom, or wait and put them on after walking to the transom without them? The answer is usually 50/50 and often depends on the distance. Both methods have their obvious problems of danger or wasting time. Amphibians solve both problems, and lock into place with your first kick.

Things can go wrong with any fins... are your fins lifetime warranteed?

I'm always amazed at speculations... sight unseen.

Chad
Omega Aquatics FL Rep.

 

[Lone Frogman]

No, the Amphibian fins are easier and faster to exit with on ladders and steps than taking off traditional fins. Especially if you have to deal with your fins yourself, rather than passing them up. (BTW, I never take any fins off until I have a hand on the boat or ladder. Too many times I still need to swim for some reason, before it's my turn to exit.)

The other question is: On entries is it best to put my fins on first and shuffle to the transom, or wait and put them on after walking to the transome without them? The answer is usually 50/50 and often depends on the distance. Both methods have their obvious problems of danger or wasting time. Amphibians solve both problems, and lock into place with your first kick.

Things can go wrong with any fins... are your fins lifetime warranteed?

I'm always amazed at speculations... sight unseen.

Chad
Omega Aquatics FL Rep.

Do the flip fins have a lifetime guarantee? What is covered?
Whats the cost?
I use my fins to move in the water not on land. So I do not understand why someone needs fins to walk with. My fins do perform well in the water. Yours perform well on the surface point taken.
I don't think my jet fins had a warrantee. Now that the fins are 25 years, I could afford to spend another 65 bucks for a new pair. But they are still working for me. If it works it doesn't need fixing.

 

[Lone Frogman]

1932 hinged fins http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2006/11/12/hinged-fins-strapped-to-legs-aid-in-treading-water/

 

[Lehmann108]

Those flip-up fins are ridiculous. Did you see the MSRP on them? Wow! I hear that if you order them now you'll get a free flip-up hat with them

 

[Teamcasa]

Those flip-up fins are ridiculous. Did you see the MSRP on them? Wow! I hear that if you order them now you'll get a free flip-up hat with them

You have a pair and tried them? Doubt it. Less than 25 dives and your opinon matters?

BTW That's exactly what we said when dive computers were introduced. Now they sell like hot-cakes. I'm sure they also said that about dry-suits, BCs, and a dozen other products.

Dave