TUSA X-pert zoom split fins

[divecon_nik]

Im looking at the open heel TUSA X-pert Zoom Split Fins for my girlfriend. Anyone have any experinces with them, good or bad? are they a good fin for the money?

 

[Puffer Fish]

Im looking at the open heel TUSA X-pert Zoom Split Fins for my girlfriend. Anyone have any experinces with them, good or bad? are they a good fin for the money?

I have five pairs of fins... and the X-pert zooms are my second favorite fins, and the ones I dive with the most.

They are a stiff split fin...so one has to learn how to be efficient with split fins or they will hate them...however, at their best... they are wonderfully efficient, easy to use, and after my apollo fins, the fastest and least leg cramping fins I have.

Why dive them more than the Apollo? Well in warmer water, the Apollo are rather heavy...the X-pert are not.. so it is more a trim issue.. I wear the Apollo's in cold water. However, bang for your buck, the X-pert are a steal.

 

[mike_s]

Im looking at the open heel TUSA X-pert Zoom Split Fins for my girlfriend. Anyone have any experinces with them, good or bad? are they a good fin for the money?

I've got a pair and really like them.

the only negative thing I can say about them is that if you "over power them" by kicking to hard from a start, you can "burn them out" (bend them in/over) and not get optimal kick thrust. (but you can do this with a lot of fins.)


you should be able to pick these up from LDS's on sale now days for $99 as they are clearing out for a slight model change.

 

[CheddarChick]

I love mine, had them for 5 years 170 plus dives, wouldn't dive with anything else...

Yup Scubatoys has them for $99
Plus you get 10% off for being a Scubaboard member
Tusa Zoom Fins reviews and discounts, Tusa

 

[divecon_nik]

well, i dive with apollo split fins myself. there is a pair, locally, that are the perfect size for my fiance'. They are brand new and i offered the lady $40 and she said yes. so, i just wanted to see how they rated. Im sure that for the money, i will not be able to beat them. they look like they could be on the shelf, too. guess ill get em for her. she will be starting her certification class soon. thanks for the input!

 

[mike_s]

I love mine, had them for 5 years 170 plus dives, wouldn't dive with anything else...

Yup Scubatoys has them for $99
Plus you get 10% off for being a Scubaboard member
Tusa Zoom Fins reviews and discounts, Tusa

I've seen several shops have them for $99. not just exclusive to ST.

 

[CheddarChick]

And that's a good thing....

 

[divecon_nik]

thanks guys

 

[RICHinNC]

Ok...out from behind the bushes.....

I guess I am the only one then that have a pair and do not like them. Yes, I know how to use them ....I know the modified kick....yada yada.....

I just find them inferior in any kind of current to my Mares Avantis. I will stick with them.