Palau and travel fins?

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jsyteng

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Anybody gone to Palau and used just travel-sized fins?

I could travel light and bring my Scubapro Go fins, but curious if they will have enough power for Palau's currents. I recently used them for the first time in Maui and even in light current I found the Go fins to be significantly less powerful than my Scubapro Twin Jets.

Ideally, I'd rather just bring a carry-on with travel fins but don't want to regret my decision later.

Insight and opinions greatly appreciated!
 
I dive a CCR in cold water, so stiffer paddle fins are critical. Went to HI and wanted to cut weight so I tried the SP Go fins, they lasted one boat trip! I'm a big fan of the Deep6 Eddie fins, which are light for a paddle fin, so I just picked up a smaller set for use with booties rather than rock boots. Your mileage may vary, but for anything with a good current, Go fins are no-go in my opinion.
 
I was poking around the forums for related threads. Just to clarify my original post, I have the "Go Travel" fins, which apparently are wimpier compared to the "Go Sport" versions. . . . I might be answering my own question at this point . . .
 
We had someone who was using split fins, they survived but they worked almost the entire time. Its a lot of current to fight against. I felt cozy using my RK3 I don't think I'd have enjoyed if I used my less stiff Hollis F2.
 
Interesting, my Scubapro Twin Jets are split fins . . . .which I've found to be more powerful than my Go Travels. . . . but didn't think that splits were inferior to paddle fins when diving in currents.
 
Interesting, my Scubapro Twin Jets are split fins . . . .which I've found to be more powerful than my Go Travels. . . . but didn't think that splits were inferior to paddle fins when diving in currents.
I only have one experience but they did not do well in the level of diving we were doing in Palau.

Also are you going with Fish n Fins?
 
Hi jsytend. I have the same question lol. I just booked the trip on Oct 30. I'm thinking to go and ask the aggressor people when I arrive there. Worst case I will use their rental fins.
 
Hi jsytend. I have the same question lol. I just booked the trip on Oct 30. I'm thinking to go and ask the aggressor people when I arrive there. Worst case I will use their rental fins.

I just finished my week of diving on the Aggressor. I am actually still in Koror and waiting to depart later tonite. It is simply a jaw-dropping experience!

I can confidently say that travel fins will not work here. No one used them, and the dive guides all used freedive paddle fins. I used split fins which worked fine. There are some dives that have ripping currents (Peleliu Cut and Peleliu Express, Ulong Channel) which will definitely make you work. I think if I used travel fins at Peleliu I would’ve ended up in the Philippines :)

Have fun on your trip. You will have a blast. I am still processing and reflecting on what an amazing time it was.
 
Anybody gone to Palau and used just travel-sized fins?

I could travel light and bring my Scubapro Go fins, but curious if they will have enough power for Palau's currents. I recently used them for the first time in Maui and even in light current I found the Go fins to be significantly less powerful than my Scubapro Twin Jets.

Ideally, I'd rather just bring a carry-on with travel fins but don't want to regret my decision later.

Insight and opinions greatly appreciated!
Force Fins. Easy to pack, great for all conditions. I don't leave home without them. 😎
 
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