The Chairman
Chairman of the Board
BS to you is my actual experience in the water. You can contradict me all you want, but that's the reason why I don't use splits any more.Split fins "tend to buckle under a heavy load when you are kicking hard" is complete BS. A myth. It is a matter of kick method.
I don't kick wider... just harder. I saw a video of my kick where the split fin actually buckled. This is how it felt to me as well.Kicking hard and wide may feel real good with a stiff fin, like the exhaust sound in a Harley.
I agree with this. The right kick style is important when using splits. In order to go faster, you have to tighten up the kick and actually kick faster. With bladed fins you just kick harder. This is accentuated with a greater load (like pulling another diver).The reality is that if a split fin is kicked with a flutter kick in the slipstream of the body it will perform well without fatigue.
I must admit to not have not tried these new fins. Perhaps one day I will and you'll convert another. I am always open to new technology that works.We actually produce a bio-fin XT model, noticeably stiffer than our original bio-fin pro, so that those who like to feel resistance, and all that can have it. Interestingly enough our military sales are always the original bio-fin pro.
Sorry to not be the "real deal", but I am still using the same kicks I was using in 1969.The real deal guys don't care about brand names or whatever kick is the kick of the week. They are seeking the best performance with the least resistance.
Glad to hear you're doing well. Sorry for the inconvenient feedback I have to offer! Every person has a different experience which is why I ended my last post with "The only way to know is to try it out." I stand by that.All we know is that DOD continues to purchase and I do not think that they are monitoring SB-they are just taking care of those who take care of us.