Super Rocket and Regular Rocket Fins

[Lil' Irish Temper]

I got rid of my Rockets a long, long time ago. I think imitation is nice, but they seem more of a complete rip-off to me. I have three sizes of Jets and one size of Twin Jets. Half of them have springs, but they will all have springs shortly.

I don't know they work for me, and I am a strong believer that if the military has been using them for this long, and continues to use them, then (US Divers) must have done something right.

But in the same aspect, I use different fins for different dives. I have splits & rockets, I consider myself one of the lucky ones, because I don't think one is better then the other.

I enjoy diving with both them. Just like anything else "use the right tool for the right job"

I can't say enough about the Spring Straps though.

 

[RoadWarrior]

Under what condition would you choose a split over a non split? When would there be an advantage to wearing a non-split fins?

I've been diving with Atomic splits for 4 years. When I started diving they were the first and only fins I've used. I actually consider them heavy and have thought about switching to something else.

I don't know they work for me, and I am a strong believer that if the military has been using them for this long, and continues to use them, then (US Divers) must have done something right.

But in the same aspect, I use different fins for different dives. I have splits & rockets, I consider myself one of the lucky ones, because I don't think one is better then the other.

I enjoy diving with both them. Just like anything else "use the right tool for the right job"

I can't say enough about the Spring Straps though.

 

[Lil' Irish Temper]

Under what condition would you choose a split over a non split? When would there be an advantage to wearing a non-split fins?

I've been diving with Atomic splits for 4 years. When I started diving they were the first and only fins I've used. I actually consider them heavy and have thought about switching to something else.

Everyone is different but:

Splits work well for me when I know I going to be going up against a current or open water, and no tight turns, etc.

BUT

When I'm around a wreck, I like my rockets, because I can't do Helicopters, or frogs in splits. I have heard some people can, but I am one who cannot, and I just like to putter around wrecks and take in the sights, so speed isn't a factor for me.

It's like using a Harley (Splits) for long easy straights, and the Rice Burner (Rockets) for cornering. But like I said that's what works for me.

If I don't know what I am getting into I'll choose the Rockets. I would rather have versitility then speed.