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supbihatches

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I have a pair of Scubapro Jet Fins, and I love them. Looking around online I see that there's a handful of other companies that make similar fins, all rubber and designed for "alternate kicks".

Have any of you tried the other ones, I was wondering how they compare.
 
If only they could get the sizing right for XXL jets!!!

I sit right between XL and XXL sizes, and am constantly looking for the perfect fin - so have tried a few similar fins.


Turtles fit better, but I find them too soft.
Slipstreams fit perfectly, but I find them too stiff.
Rockets seem like hard work, not quite sure why?

I hear good things about the Hollis F1, and tempted to order a pair - but can't quite work out which size....
 
AndyNZ:
If only they could get the sizing right for XXL jets!!!

I sit right between XL and XXL sizes, and am constantly looking for the perfect fin - so have tried a few similar fins.


Turtles fit better, but I find them too soft.
Slipstreams fit perfectly, but I find them too stiff.
Rockets seem like hard work, not quite sure why?

I hear good things about the Hollis F1, and tempted to order a pair - but can't quite work out which size....
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Check out the DIR forum. I had issues finding comfy blades and settled on Hollis fins. There is some discussion on sizing.
 
AndyNZ:
If only they could get the sizing right for XXL jets!!!

I sit right between XL and XXL sizes, and am constantly looking for the perfect fin - so have tried a few similar fins.


Turtles fit better, but I find them too soft.
Slipstreams fit perfectly, but I find them too stiff.
Rockets seem like hard work, not quite sure why?

I hear good things about the Hollis F1, and tempted to order a pair - but can't quite work out which size....
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Sounds like it'd be easier to just buy an x/ss/gavin and stop worrying about the perfect fin...you're a DIR practitioner, you know about using the best tool for the job! :dontknow:
 
FishDiver:
Check out the DIR forum. I had issues finding comfy blades and settled on Hollis fins. There is some discussion on sizing.
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Yeah, I've just got my drysuit replaced under warranty and have got different boots.... hoping this will make it easier to pick the right size.


ucfdiver:
Sounds like it'd be easier to just buy an x/ss/gavin and stop worrying about the perfect fin...you're a DIR practitioner, you know about using the best tool for the job! :dontknow:
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It's on the shopping list for 2010!! My only problem is that I have to buy two of everything to keep the wife happy and fins are a bit cheaper! :tired:
 
supbihatches:
I have a pair of Scubapro Jet Fins, and I love them. Looking around online I see that there's a handful of other companies that make similar fins, all rubber and designed for "alternate kicks".

Have any of you tried the other ones, I was wondering how they compare.
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I usually go "all rubber" when looking for "alternate" kicks.

It keeps the hoses clean and ready for the next dive.
 
If I am remembering correctly, my impression was that the Hollis were even softer than Turtles. I may be wrong. It was a while ago and my buddy and I only switched fins for a few mins in shallow water after the dive.
 
I bought a pair of Turtles to try out and put them back in the packaging after about 5 kicks.
 
The OMS Slipstreams are monprene instead of rubber, and quite a bit lighter in the water than the Jets. They're finally available in L, as well as XL and XXL, and work very well for me in a light wet suit. I'll be trying them with my dry suit this weekend.
 
I've been using Turtles for about six years now and love 'em.

I recently got a different type of boot put on one of my suits that lets me use a fin with a smaller foot pocket. Since this is going to be my "travel" suit, I purchased a pair of OMS Slipstreams (size XL) due to their lighter weight. I'll be trying them out in the Florida caves next week. I did use a set about a year and a half ago in Indonesia for a 17-day, 54-dive trip ... and loved 'em. But that was in a warm-water environ with wetsuit and single AL80 ... which is much different than a drysuit and twin 130's.

... Bob (Grateful Diver)
 
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