While we are on the subject...I just got a pair of Bio-fin and I love them so far, however, I'm still learning how to use them correctly. What is the best type of kick that should be used?
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chairmanTARAC
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I like to go with the old axium comfort and fit, Apollo makes a good fin but a lot depends on the individual diver's kicking efficiency. I have the bio fin and also the old apollo straight fin. Lasted longer than my Quattro's
No less or more so than any other fin.ocrmaster:
Nay
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AZ Desert Diver:
Here is a link to th ebio-fin brochure with kick info.
http://www.apollosportsusa.com/documents/finbrochure.pdf
and general bio fin info
http://www.apollosportsusa.com/Products/Fins/Biofin_Pro.htm
Humuhumunukunukuapua'a
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ocrmaster:
Dude...read my answer...the fin's ability to propel you is a constant. Cross current, up current, down current, diagonal current...it just doesn't matter. The fin still has the same ability to propel you forward. Whether the current is strong enough to overcome that is another matter, but the fin's abilities do not change in currents of any sort. Read the several answers that describe this, and I think you'll realize that I DID answer your original question.
Bios will give you just as much forward thrust no matter what kind of current you are in.
And cross currents don't shift back and forth. You're thinking of surge.
Just *think* about it for a minute and I think you'll realize that you don't have to follow up with "Well, what about down currents?"
Nay
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Also, for anyone without spring straps yet, Apollo sells a set for $85. I have used these by Trident for about 100 dives (until I lost a fin) and they work just as well for half the price.
http://www.scuba.com/shop/display.asp?id=012067
http://www.scuba.com/shop/display.asp?id=012067
Humuhumunukunukuapua'a
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AZ Desert Diver:
Try a quick but shallow flutter kick. In other words, lots of little kicks. Feels pretty much as effortless as kicking can and it scoots you right through the water.
It takes a little bit of getting used to not to use big sweeping flutter kicks, but once you get it, it's great.
Cheers
Those look nicer than most, but I have to say one of the reasons people buy spring straps is to avoid plastic buckles and clips, which can break and are considered a major point of failure. I suppose these would help with the other major purpose: ease of donning and doffing.Nay:
Nay
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CompuDude:
that's why I got them.
I've actually seen the stainless steel of one strap break before. That's fun.
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