Scubapro Jet Fins or OMS Slipstreams

[Jasoncassanova]

I'm getting rid of my tusa tri-ex fins since i've been having problems staying negatively bouyant, last time i went diving with a dss bp/w, 3/2 mm wetsuit and my tri-ex fins, i had to pack a 3lbs. lead weight just to compensate for the needed ballast. i'm choosing between the two, scubapro jet fins which i think are 7lbs. in water and negatively bouyant or the oms slipstreams which are 6lbs. in water and neutrally bouyant. what do you guys think?

p.s. feel free to correct me if i got my info wrong

 

[AndyNZ]

Slipstreams are closer to neutral than Jets, for sure. They are often preferred by wetsuit divers for that reason.

Personally, I can't stand them - they are way too stiff for me, Jets have a bit more flex and don't cause me to cramp. Another fin to throw in to the mix is the Hollis F1.

 

[LIVES4SHARKS]

Agreed, I just demo'd the F1's this weekend and ended up buying a pair. Actually moved me really well with little effort and were definitely negative compared to my slipstreams and equal to my jets. They come with adjustable springstraps as the standard so that is definitely a bonus.

Carolyn

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

I formerly owned Jets, currently own Slipstreams, and will soon be moving into F1's.

If you're looking to change because you want a fin that's more negatively buoyant, then Jets or F1's are what you should be looking at. Slipstreams are less negative, and closer to neutral. Weight out of the water shouldn't be a concern either way unless you travel and want to pack them in your luggage. That's the main reason I switched to Slipstreams ... they're about three lbs lighter than the Jets.

My main problem with Slipstreams is that the foot pocket isn't very comfortable ... they're built more for 2x6's than human feet.

I initially shied away from Hollis F1's because I was wary of their flexibility. However, a few weeks ago I tried a pair that a friend had and was both surprised and impressed by how responsive they were. And the foot pocket fits like a well-made pair of slippers. Very comfortable ... and powerful enough to easily propel my drysuit-clad body with dual-119's and deco bottle.

If possible, try before you buy ... but for my coin I'd take the F1's over either Jets or Slipstreams. Wish I had tried them first ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[iztok]

Another one for F1 here. Well worth it.

 

[Jasoncassanova]

thanks for the response guys, appreciate it, though i'm wearing a 3mm size 8 thin sole booties, which i was told would be really small when using F1's, what do you think?

 

[iztok]

F1s come in different sizes AFAIK.

 

[AndyNZ]

thanks for the response guys, appreciate it, though i'm wearing a 3mm size 8 thin sole booties, which i was told would be really small when using F1's, what do you think?

The only real way to be sure is to try them on... my foot size is the other end of the spectrum, so can't even guess.

 

[Jasoncassanova]

The only real way to be sure is to try them on... my foot size is the other end of the spectrum, so can't even guess.

i would love to but they don't have it yet here in the philippines

 

[Travis Matteson]

Jet Fins!