Jet Fin Light

[ronski101]

I have a pair of the scuba pro jet fins that are the fastest thing I have ever used but because they are heavy i have problems trying to keep them off that fragile coral when trying to take photos. does anyone make that same type of fin but out of a different density material to reduce that excess weight?

 

[SteveAD]

OMS slipstreams are similar design, but substantially lighter

 

[b1gcountry]

Ditto. The OMS I have barely even sank in freshwater before I added the spring straps. They are pretty close to neutral.

 

[RJP]

Ditto. The OMS I have barely even sank in freshwater before I added the spring straps. They are pretty close to neutral.

Now, the pair I tried recently seemed to be significantly more flexible than Jets. Couldn't stand them. Possible I was trying a "worn out" pair, or have others had this same experience?

 

[b1gcountry]

As I can't fit an XL Jet over even my wetsuit boots, I can't say what Jets feel like underwater. The OMS feel pretty rigid, however.

Tom

 

[boat sju]

Now, the pair I tried recently seemed to be significantly more flexible than Jets. Couldn't stand them. Possible I was trying a "worn out" pair, or have others had this same experience?

To me my XL Slips seem stiff as a board compared to my L Jets, but you and I may have had this conversation once before.

 

[divinginn]

Mine seem about the same stiffness as my ancient jets.

 

[RJP]

To me my XL Slips seem stiff as a board compared to my L Jets, but you and I may have had this conversation once before.

I wonder what was "wrong" with the pair I tried, as they seemed to be as "flippy-floppy" as any cheapo pair of fins I've ever had on.

May need to give them another go!

 

[Ben_ca]

I have a pair of the scuba pro jet fins that are the fastest thing I have ever used but because they are heavy i have problems trying to keep them off that fragile coral when trying to take photos. does anyone make that same type of fin but out of a different density material to reduce that excess weight?

How about redistributing your other weights to compensate? Try moving some weight up north (toward your head)

I dive jets 100% of the time and have no problem being in the prone position and off the fragile stuff.

 

[SparticleBrane]

This isn't an equipment issue -- rather, it is a technique issue. Work on your trim and buoyancy...