Well, the fins have at least one happy LeisurePro customer whose review can be found at:
http://www.leisurepro.com/Catalog.a...RF&Page=1&Term=head corda&Hit=1#ReviewInfoTab
Despite wondrous technological innovation in fins, this is the fin that comes closest to the quintissential fin: The Voit Viking Fin worn by Loyd Bridges in the TV program "Sea Hunt"!
Your Head Corda Rubber Full Foot Fins look like the new SF158 (Marlin) fins made by Principal Win (M) Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia.
Among the benefits of the fins:
1. Marlin swim fins are ideal for swimming in the pool or snorkeling in the open sea.
2. There are 8 sizes available – US Size 1-3, 3-5, 5-7, 7-9, 9-11, 11-13 as well as Jr 8-11 and Jr 11-13.
3. The foot pocket is made of soft comfortable rubber and designed for comfort.
4. Ergonomic design of foot pocket. Forms to your feet for maximum comfort. It is designed to decrease friction within the foot pocket, preventing any chance of blisters.
5. Slip resistant, non-marking sole provides superior traction.
6. Comfortable soft rubber material. Allows your foot to bend and expand naturally, reducing fatigue.
7. Specially designed heel tabs. Allow easy fitting and removing of fins in the water.
8. Long, flexible fin blade. Engineered to convert light kick into maximum thrust.
9. Extended side ribs. Give maximum efficiency by converting the power of your kick into forward thrust. It also gives control over direction of strokes and prevents fishtailing from side to side.
10. Centre rib at the bottom of the fin. Reinforces the shape of the fin to take the strain off toes to improve comfort.
You can download Principal Win's catalogue from their website at
PRINCIPAL WIN SDN. BHD.
They manufacture the fins on behalf of a number of companies outside Malaysia, notably BECO here in Europe:
Beco Long Rubber Fins - Orange
I've tried a pair and I appreciated the way the foot pocket is taller than most, allowing for higher arches, and is longer than most, so the toes don't protrude beyond the toe opening. There's a heel tab for easy entry. The blade is quite stiff, but not as stiff as the original US Divers Otarie which I too have snorkelled with. Tell us what you think when the fins arrive and you try them out.
David