Jet Fin XL vs Jet Fin Revo Grande

[pitio]

I was very curious about the new Jet Fin Revo from Scuba Pro in Japan, so I asked my good friend to get them from Japan. I paid $140 including tax. Based on Japanese SP website, the fins are totaly redesigned and updated with new material. The significant update is the pocket design that accomodates Dry suite boots. I have a pair of boots that have very thick sole that never fit into my XL Jets.

Here is my first impresison on Revo (I have not used in water yet)

1. Smaller than XL Jets, probably the same size as Large Jets
2. The material used for Revo is very similar to the rubber of Aqualung's V-Tek Split fins
3. The material feels bit softer, but they seem to have some kicks. I should try these in the water before I comment any further on this subject.
4. Revo has one large channel in the middle of each fin
5. Each fin got two metal bolts, but I don't　know what those are for
6. The pocket is bit narrower, but they are significantely taller than XL jets
7. Overall Revo are smaller, so they are lighter

Overall they seem to be nice fins. Especially I can use my thick boots on Revo. I love my XL jets, but I hated walking on rocky area with my thin soled boots. I will try these tomorrow night and see how I feel.

Here are some photos of my XL Jets and Revo (Larger size).

 

[kidspot]

Thanks for the review of the "revo" fin - I've been wondering about them. I assume you had XL revos? is that the largest size they make in them?

Let us know how they perform in the water for you too.

Aloha, Tim

 

[jagfish]

Wow
They are a small footprint.

 

[DA Aquamaster]

That's dissappointing. I had to go to XXL Jets to get foot pockets wide enough to prevent my dry suit booted feet from cramping. Extra height in the foot pocket does not really help without a proportionate increased in width. A foot pocket about 1/2 way between XL and XXL would be perfect.

 

[Santa]

Nice post - been wondering. Please let us know how they perform!

 

[pitio]

Yes, these Revo are the largest size that SP offer so far.
When I looked at the sole of the fin, it says some name of Japanese company which I forgot. As a result, SP is not really making these fins. I wonder Apollo's child company is making these fins.
I may not be able to try them tonight. As soon as I use them in the water, I will let you know how they perform.

 

[wunat]

Definitely would love to know how they work underwater........................

 

[alo100]

What's the end of the story? (performance?)
Nothing much, I was browing around and saw the special edition of the fin:
http://www.scubapro.co.jp/news1227/news1.html

enjoy!!

 

[Rev. Blade]

What's the end of the story? (performance?)
Nothing much, I was browing around and saw the special edition of the fin:
http://www.scubapro.co.jp/news1227/news1.html

enjoy!!

If your Internet browser doesn't support Japanese text you can paste the URL into the Babelfish translator. http://babel.altavista.com/babelfish/tr

 

[Santa]

... special edition of the fin:
http://www.scubapro.co.jp/news1227/news1.html

enjoy!!

Weird creation. Has a real hospital fetish air about it. Not sure how that applies to diving but hey...