Hollis Fin

[Hollis Gear Nick]

Got to see the fin today. Nick, can you comment on buoyancy characteristics, especially in comparison with the SP JetFin?

Hi PF,

Pleased you had the opportunity to see the fins first hand. The actual weight of each fin out of water is 3.40 lbs, and in water just slightly negative at -.5 lbs.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

 

[DiveMaven]

I'd have to say that makes the Hollis fin definitely NOT lighter than the Jets. Bummer since I was hoping they'd be a little lighter and neutral in buoyancy. Oh well, guess I'll stick with my Jets for now.

 

[Dive Right In Scuba]

I'd have to say that makes the Hollis fin definitely NOT lighter than the Jets. Bummer since I was hoping they'd be a little lighter and neutral in buoyancy. Oh well, guess I'll stick with my Jets for now.

Actually the Hollis weighs 3.4lbs and the Jets weigh 3.5-3.6lbs, making the Hollis lighter. So no need to stay with the Jets, get the lighter Hollis

Hey Nick, were you testing those weights of the fins in Salt water or Fresh??

 

[Hollis Gear Nick]

Actually the Hollis weighs 3.4lbs and the Jets weigh 3.5-3.6lbs, making the Hollis lighter. So no need to stay with the Jets, get the lighter Hollis

Hey Nick, were testing those weights of the fins in Salt water or Fresh??

Hi Mike,

Our fins came out just negative at .5 in fresh water.

Thanks,

 

[Dive Right In Scuba]

NICE!!!! Practically nuetral....cant wait for mine, hurry up and make em I need some new fins, OH ya, and so do my customers

 

[MMDiver]

Actually the Hollis weighs 3.4lbs and the Jets weigh 3.5-3.6lbs, making the Hollis lighter. So no need to stay with the Jets, get the lighter Hollis

Hey Nick, were you testing those weights of the fins in Salt water or Fresh??

what they weight out of the water doesn't matter, their buoyancy or lack of is a function of weight and displacement of water. They could weigh less than a jet fin but also displace less and be more negative in the water......

 

[Dive Right In Scuba]

what they weight out of the water doesn't matter, their buoyancy or lack of is a function of weight and displacement of water. They could weigh less than a jet fin but also displace less and be more negative in the water......

Jetfin is .6 negative

 

[DiveMaven]

What they weigh out of the water matters when you're flying to dive. I still want to know how they compare to Jets in buoyancy characteristics though.

I'd also love to see a picture of them side by side for comparison (and fun).

 

[Dive Right In Scuba]

Its above....

Hollis: .5 Negative in freshwater
Jets: .6 negative in freshwater

 

[DiveMaven]

Guess I'm being a little dense, sorry. Not enough of a difference to really make a difference, is it?