SD-1 Military Tan Delta

[uncleavi]

So, Bob sent up a pair of the new Military Fin in Tan Delta and I was in the water within 20 mins of opening the box.
I start all tests with a backyard 100. That means, walk out the back hit 100ft and turn left. Meesier42 has done this dive a number of times himself.
I love the Basic military fin as it is But, when ever you take one of Bob's Fins and use the Tan Delta material it just seems to kick everything up a couple of notches.
The newest version is really responsive and has a much snappier kick than the older model. You can do any kick you like as well. This is my first cold water dive with this fin and have about 5-6 dives on my calender before tourist season ends and then I will do warm water trials in Bora Bora with the same fin.
I will keep you all informed of the progress but, I reccomend that you put in your order now because I am telling you, this is one sweet Fin!
From Alaska
Force Fin Tester#1
Avi

South Pacific, Tahiti -from my recent trip!

 

[meesier42]

Bob, promised to bring me a pair when he comes to town for the DC Dive show, I can't wait to try them. looks like I am going to have start hitting the quarries to get some diving in, as much as I hate them, I have to get underwater.

 

[dittrimd]

Avi,

How about a picture for those of us less fortunate souls?

Thanks,

Mark D.

 

[uncleavi]

I will go take a picture of both fins and the new one is the Blue one and I will see if I can upload it soon.
I just used it today and let my client use the standard Military SD-1

 

[uncleavi]

Here it is

 

[dittrimd]

Thanks Avi they both look great! I noticed that they have different buckles on the foot pocket straps.

Mark D.

 

[uncleavi]

The Basic Military Fin I have is an early model of that Fin.
I want to say it is 2-3 years old. Using the friction buckle is a lot like a helmet strap and it works fine. Right after the dive I had an EMS run and have been running around like a crazy man. Still it was a great day and we saw some big Nudibranchs. If you are looking at having one fin make the new one it. Or have many pair like I have.

 

[Bob Evans]

Dittrimd, the d-ring straps that go over the top of the SD-1 foot pocket were made for the Navy, that's Avi's black pair. The snap bucklel makes a click sound and is on the blue tan delta fin Avi showed in his photo. The SD-1 fin can use both types of straps. The non-skid bottom can also be replaced if needed. Best Bob

 

[dittrimd]

Thanks for the info Bob. I have the snap buckles on my FT1 fins. I was not sure if that was just an early design step or if you had a choice of either type. BTW nice job on the blue Tan Delta. No wonder your fins are in art museums!!

Take care,

Mark D.

 

[Giff]

Very nice. Thanks for posting the pic!

Hopefully Bob gets that set of SD-1s sent off to Brian soon so I can try them out. Hoping to do a dive with Ron and Brian the weekend of Sept. 27/28.