Fins for the extra drag of your rebreathers...

Icarusflies · 26th March 2007, 21:47

Hello All;

I was wondering what kind of fins do you guys use with your rebreathers to compensate for the extra drag?

Steve

Mark Chase · 26th March 2007, 21:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by Icarusflies)

Hello All;

I was wondering what kind of fins do you guys use with your rebreathers to compensate for the extra drag?

Steve

The usual???

If drags an issue (its not for wreck diving) then get a travel fame or a diferent unit like a Meg, KISS or a Revo.

The inspo with a Travel frame was like diving a twinset. The KISS is like twin7s

ATB

Mark Chase

**wedivebc** · 26th March 2007, 22:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by Icarusflies)

Hello All;

I was wondering what kind of fins do you guys use with your rebreathers to compensate for the extra drag?

Steve

Dive Xtras - Makers of the X-Scooter (underwater scuba scooter DPV) - info@dive-xtras.com - 206 778 7328 - Home

Gibbon · 26th March 2007, 22:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by Icarusflies)

Hello All;

I was wondering what kind of fins do you guys use with your rebreathers to compensate for the extra drag?

Steve

It really is not any different to OC, the makeup soon washes off in salt water

Icarusflies · 26th March 2007, 22:08

I planning to get an optima fx, very compact, and for the moment no scooter so since I am sure you guys have fins which ones are you using?

Janos · 26th March 2007, 22:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by Icarusflies)

I planning to get an optima fx, very compact, and for the moment no scooter so since I am sure you guys have fins which ones are you using?

First of all I started by using the blue fins that I had left over from my OC days. I then realised these weren't suitable, so I've bought a pair of black fins, although I sometimes use the blue fins when on holiday.

Janos

Ivon · 26th March 2007, 22:17

I use Scubapro Jetfins, I tried my Volos from when i was OC and they were crap when there was a bit of run on.

Tom Rose · 26th March 2007, 22:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by Icarusflies)

Hello All;

I was wondering what kind of fins do you guys use with your rebreathers to compensate for the extra drag?

Steve

What extra drag?

Gibbon · 26th March 2007, 22:24

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tom Rose)

What extra drag?

He did say he was thinking about an Optima.

I don't know who is most qualified to say how draggy am Optima is, but the colour is quite suspicious for a man.

Personally I don't think that the Optima is gay at all though.

OceanOpportunity · 26th March 2007, 22:32

shouldnt be any more drag than big twins for OC, BUT..

I use Cressi Master Frogs..long/stiff blade which moves alot of water per stroke, especially when frog/cave kicking/fluttering with your ankles up high. they're really light too...suck for travel cause they're too long to fit most luggae bags

26th March 2007, 21:47	#1 (permalink)
Icarusflies New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 52	Fins for the extra drag of your rebreathers... Hello All; I was wondering what kind of fins do you guys use with your rebreathers to compensate for the extra drag? Steve
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Mark Chase I go down for ages Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,470	Re: Fins for the extra drag of your rebreathers... Quote: (Originally Posted by Icarusflies) Hello All; I was wondering what kind of fins do you guys use with your rebreathers to compensate for the extra drag? Steve The usual??? If drags an issue (its not for wreck diving) then get a travel fame or a diferent unit like a Meg, KISS or a Revo. The inspo with a Travel frame was like diving a twinset. The KISS is like twin7s ATB Mark Chase __________________ Is it supposed to make that noise ? I took my unit to the dive shop and demanded they bolt on every thing that would fit. Join my elite diving teem and get a Tshirt "Doing It Chasey"Hammerhead Eccr Advanced Diving System
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26th March 2007, 22:05	#3 (permalink)
wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,358	Re: Fins for the extra drag of your rebreathers... Quote: (Originally Posted by Icarusflies) Hello All; I was wondering what kind of fins do you guys use with your rebreathers to compensate for the extra drag? Steve Dive Xtras - Makers of the X-Scooter (underwater scuba scooter DPV) - info@dive-xtras.com - 206 778 7328 - Home __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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26th March 2007, 22:08	#4 (permalink)
Gibbon Southern Monkey Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Devon Posts: 226	Re: Fins for the extra drag of your rebreathers... Quote: (Originally Posted by Icarusflies) Hello All; I was wondering what kind of fins do you guys use with your rebreathers to compensate for the extra drag? Steve It really is not any different to OC, the makeup soon washes off in salt water
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26th March 2007, 22:08	#5 (permalink)
Icarusflies New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 52	Re: Fins for the extra drag of your rebreathers... I planning to get an optima fx, very compact, and for the moment no scooter so since I am sure you guys have fins which ones are you using?
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26th March 2007, 22:12	#6 (permalink)
Janos "Two Sheds" Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Surrey Posts: 581	Re: Fins for the extra drag of your rebreathers... Quote: (Originally Posted by Icarusflies) I planning to get an optima fx, very compact, and for the moment no scooter so since I am sure you guys have fins which ones are you using? First of all I started by using the blue fins that I had left over from my OC days. I then realised these weren't suitable, so I've bought a pair of black fins, although I sometimes use the blue fins when on holiday. Janos __________________ You can lead a horse to water but you can't climb a ladder with a large bell in both hands - Vic Reeves www.hellfins.com/shed
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26th March 2007, 22:17	#7 (permalink)
Ivon Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hull, East Yorkshire, England Posts: 311	Re: Fins for the extra drag of your rebreathers... I use Scubapro Jetfins, I tried my Volos from when i was OC and they were crap when there was a bit of run on.
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26th March 2007, 22:19	#8 (permalink)
Tom Rose Still Learning Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA,North Carolina Posts: 329	Re: Fins for the extra drag of your rebreathers... Quote: (Originally Posted by Icarusflies) Hello All; I was wondering what kind of fins do you guys use with your rebreathers to compensate for the extra drag? Steve What extra drag? __________________ The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime I have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability I'll get it wrong the first time. www.atlimp.com
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Gibbon Southern Monkey Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Devon Posts: 226	Re: Fins for the extra drag of your rebreathers... Quote: (Originally Posted by Tom Rose) What extra drag? He did say he was thinking about an Optima. I don't know who is most qualified to say how draggy am Optima is, but the colour is quite suspicious for a man. Personally I don't think that the Optima is gay at all though.
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26th March 2007, 22:32	#10 (permalink)
OceanOpportunity for a world of water Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Providence, RI USA Posts: 481	Re: Fins for the extra drag of your rebreathers... shouldnt be any more drag than big twins for OC, BUT.. I use Cressi Master Frogs..long/stiff blade which moves alot of water per stroke, especially when frog/cave kicking/fluttering with your ankles up high. they're really light too...suck for travel cause they're too long to fit most luggae bags __________________ Michael Lombardi Oceans of Opportunity www.oceanopportunity.com Elected Director, Society for Human Performance in Extreme Environments MN'07, The Explorers Club Project Manager, Diving a Dream
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