jet fin vs. rocket fin

[NAVYman]

whats better in terms of all around performance. which one would be better doing long open water surface swims (about 3 miles). also i am a shoe size 11 and i wear akona titanium booties, they are very light weight and thin. what size jet fin would most likely fit me large or extra large. anyone know? thanks so much everyone.
-matt

 

[theskull]

Performance is nearly identical.

You'll really need to try them on, but your size will probably be Super Rocket or XL Jet.

theskull

 

[Allison Finch]

The rocket fin was a copy of the jet. The angle of the jet fin slotting was patented by SP. Therefore, the rocket had to use a different (shallower) and in most people's view, less efficient angle for their fins.

 

[Walter]

There's no comparison. I love my Jets. The times I've used Rockets, I've hated them.

 

[kidspot]

I tried a pair of XL jets with very thin size 12 3mm boots and they were just slightly too tight width wise. I had to move up to a size 13 boot 7mm and XXL jets - great combination for me.If it helps you can check out the pics here for info and comparisons

http://www.kidspot.org/personal/scubaboard/fincomparison.html

Aloha,
Timhttp://www.kidspot/personal/

 

[The Chairman]

Oh man,

I need a pair of the XXL Jets. My XLs are too small for my dry suit boots.

 

[OneBrightGator]

I tried a pair of XL jets with very thin size 12 3mm boots and they were just slightly too tight width wise. I had to move up to a size 13 boot 7mm and XXL jets - great combination for me.If it helps you can check out the pics here for info and comparisons

Width as in top to bottom or side to side?

Pete, we have a pair hanging on the wall

I've heard Rockets are a poor knockoff of Jets, I love my Jets, I just wish the foot pocket was designed a little better.

 

[The Chairman]

Well PM me a price homey!

 

[bcsean]

do I dare ask why you're doing a 3 mile surface swim? I love my turtles personally, have a set of jets on the way, but some new fancy fins are way easier to go long distance. Jets/rockets/turtles, whatever, are designed to dive as far as I'm concerned.

Just not sure what you're really looking for here.

 

[MB104]

Jets all the way! I like'em so much, I own two pairs of 'em!