Tusa Hyflex Switch
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ReadyDiverOne
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Got 'em, love 'em. Not sure about bootie, think you would need to size up one size. Think the site explains this.
Hi,
Just for a reference, I usually use size 10.5 shoes. I'm using Seac pro HD 6mm XL booties with a large Hyflex. I'm a newbie with 5 dives, but have never had an issue of cramps. I haven't encountered a situation where I swam harder than the fin was able to push which surprised me. Granted I do not have much experience with fins but am very happy with them. The one change I made was added spring straps.
Just for a reference, I usually use size 10.5 shoes. I'm using Seac pro HD 6mm XL booties with a large Hyflex. I'm a newbie with 5 dives, but have never had an issue of cramps. I haven't encountered a situation where I swam harder than the fin was able to push which surprised me. Granted I do not have much experience with fins but am very happy with them. The one change I made was added spring straps.
I owned the Apeks RK3 HD first as they're very popular in Kuwait and highly recommended by a lot of the instructors and divers that I dive with. However, I've tried them on 6 dives and I found them causing me severe leg cramping and foot pain and not very efficient (even though I workout, lift weights & jump rope so I'm not out of shape). So I decided to go back to flutter style fins and I picked up the Tusa Hyflex Switch Fins in Blue (small size US 7.5 UK 40) and I use them with 5mm IST Titanium boots and they're a perfect fit. They fit much better, are easier to put on and take off (I used the default medium setting on the strap) and I tried them on 3 dives where the current was extremely strong and I was finning at full power without leg exhaustion or cramping. When the current died down, I found them very relaxing and efficient with very good propulsion. Maybe I just didn't get used to the jet fin style, but I much prefer these Tusa's. Highly recommended.
On Tusa's website, they now have a pro version that has a 20% stiffer blade. The blade only is available for sale so you would need the standard fins to use this portion. I was going to buy a pair of technical fins (deep6 or similar) for wet diving but may end up getting these instead ...unfortunately they are both about the same price.
ReadyDiverOne
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Interesting. Pls post if you buy those stiffer fins and let us know how they are. Thanks.
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