Have you looked at your fins today?

DaveC · 13th September 2006, 20:35

Just wondering if anyone out there has taken a look at the weight of their fins while trying to achive that perfect bouyancy.

I've gotten to a point on my kit that the Turtles I was wearing was pulling my feet down and causing me to put way too much gas in the suit and pushing it to my feet to help in achiving the flat look. I've recently gone to a pair of the new OMS Slipstream fins which seem to have a very slightly possitive design to them and with a spring heal attach, they seem very close to neutral. Swiming with them is also effortless. With the Turtles or Jet fins, I always knew they were there, but with these it feels like a extension of my leg.

Just thought I'd pass this along for anyone that was interested.

rogeringebo · 13th September 2006, 20:40

I love my Jetfins but would like to try the OMS lightweight copy for wetsuit diving..

Rodge

decoweenie · 13th September 2006, 20:46

Have them close to a year now, I find them A LOT stiffer than the original Jetfins. I only use them when travel.

But they are great for travel due to the low weight...

Genesis · 13th September 2006, 21:11

I like the negative characteristic of Jets, but then again, I tend to have floaty feet problems wet or dry.

I may change my mind with a CCR..... if so, then the fins will change as well.

***sadave*** · 13th September 2006, 22:14

I've got a pair of each, Scubapro's for drysuit, and OMS for wetsuit...

Having said that, I only use them in caves, still use my Mares Avanti's for ocean dives...

gathan · 13th September 2006, 23:54

Hmmmm

Not sure about all the hoopla regarding newer and better models. For me, it's duck feet all the way!

http://www.discountdivers.com/pix/6....feet.black.jpg

Andre

gathan · 14th September 2006, 00:09

Actually, I too am now using the OMS fins and this, after being loyal to jets/turtles for many years.

Andre

quickean · 14th September 2006, 01:44

Aqualung's Blades 2 are very good.

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 14th September 2006, 03:23

I use Jetfins, and I always dive dry. I did have to distribute my weight to account for their negativity, however, I am not adding weight beyond what I need for buoyancy issues. So, I don't have a need at this point for lighter fins. My trim is quite good if I do say so myself.

I have heard good things about the Dive Rite fins. I have never tried them, but a friend of mine rented a set to try them out. While he had positive things to say, it is not like he is now using those instead of his Jets.

I have never tried or really seen the OMS on the water.

Mixaddict · 14th September 2006, 04:29

I have been diving the DiveRite fins for the last 3 years and swear by them. They are a little heavy for travel, but I really like the overall feel and the performance.

13th September 2006, 20:35	#1 (permalink)
DaveC New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ontario. Canada Posts: 192	Have you looked at your fins today? Just wondering if anyone out there has taken a look at the weight of their fins while trying to achive that perfect bouyancy. I've gotten to a point on my kit that the Turtles I was wearing was pulling my feet down and causing me to put way too much gas in the suit and pushing it to my feet to help in achiving the flat look. I've recently gone to a pair of the new OMS Slipstream fins which seem to have a very slightly possitive design to them and with a spring heal attach, they seem very close to neutral. Swiming with them is also effortless. With the Turtles or Jet fins, I always knew they were there, but with these it feels like a extension of my leg. Just thought I'd pass this along for anyone that was interested. __________________ Dave Any day in the water is better then any day in the office.
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13th September 2006, 20:40	#2 (permalink)
rogeringebo Done with bubbles Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Pelagian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 674	Re: Have you looked at your fins today? I love my Jetfins but would like to try the OMS lightweight copy for wetsuit diving.. Rodge
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13th September 2006, 20:46	#3 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: Have you looked at your fins today? Have them close to a year now, I find them A LOT stiffer than the original Jetfins. I only use them when travel. But they are great for travel due to the low weight... __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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13th September 2006, 21:11	#4 (permalink)
Genesis Bubbless Box of Death Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 1,394	Re: Have you looked at your fins today? I like the negative characteristic of Jets, but then again, I tend to have floaty feet problems wet or dry. I may change my mind with a CCR..... if so, then the fins will change as well. __________________ "A venturesome minority will always be eager to get off on their own, and no obstacles should be placed in their path; let them take risks for Godsake, let them get lost, sunburnt, stranded, drowned, eaten by bears, buried alive under avalanches - that is the right and privilege of any free American." http://www.denninger.net http://www.diversunion.org/liability.htm - Fix the Diving Cert racket
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13th September 2006, 22:14	#5 (permalink)
*sadave* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 986	Re: Have you looked at your fins today? I've got a pair of each, Scubapro's for drysuit, and OMS for wetsuit... Having said that, I only use them in caves, still use my Mares Avanti's for ocean dives... __________________ Wave!
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13th September 2006, 23:54	#6 (permalink)
gathan MixedGas Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other SCR Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tottenham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 202	Re: Have you looked at your fins today? Hmmmm Not sure about all the hoopla regarding newer and better models. For me, it's duck feet all the way! http://www.discountdivers.com/pix/6....feet.black.jpg Andre
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14th September 2006, 00:09	#7 (permalink)
gathan MixedGas Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other SCR Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tottenham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 202	Re: Have you looked at your fins today? Actually, I too am now using the OMS fins and this, after being loyal to jets/turtles for many years. Andre
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14th September 2006, 01:44	#8 (permalink)
quickean Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 124	Re: Have you looked at your fins today? Aqualung's Blades 2 are very good.
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14th September 2006, 03:23	#9 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,939	Re: Have you looked at your fins today? I use Jetfins, and I always dive dry. I did have to distribute my weight to account for their negativity, however, I am not adding weight beyond what I need for buoyancy issues. So, I don't have a need at this point for lighter fins. My trim is quite good if I do say so myself. I have heard good things about the Dive Rite fins. I have never tried them, but a friend of mine rented a set to try them out. While he had positive things to say, it is not like he is now using those instead of his Jets. I have never tried or really seen the OMS on the water. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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14th September 2006, 04:29	#10 (permalink)
Mixaddict Always Learning! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Draper, Utah USA Posts: 426	Re: Have you looked at your fins today? I have been diving the DiveRite fins for the last 3 years and swear by them. They are a little heavy for travel, but I really like the overall feel and the performance. __________________ Randy Thornton (MixAddict) Inspiration, Evolution,Hammerhead & Sentinel CCR Instructor
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