jet fin vs. rocket fin

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whats better in terms of all around performance. which one would be better doing long open water surface swims (about 3 miles). also i am a shoe size 11 and i wear akona titanium booties, they are very light weight and thin. what size jet fin would most likely fit me large or extra large. anyone know? thanks so much everyone.
-matt
 
Performance is nearly identical.

You'll really need to try them on, but your size will probably be Super Rocket or XL Jet.

theskull
 
The rocket fin was a copy of the jet. The angle of the jet fin slotting was patented by SP. Therefore, the rocket had to use a different (shallower) and in most people's view, less efficient angle for their fins.
 
Oh man,

I need a pair of the XXL Jets. My XLs are too small for my dry suit boots.
 
kidspot:
I tried a pair of XL jets with very thin size 12 3mm boots and they were just slightly too tight width wise. I had to move up to a size 13 boot 7mm and XXL jets - great combination for me.If it helps you can check out the pics here for info and comparisons
Width as in top to bottom or side to side?

Pete, we have a pair hanging on the wall :D

I've heard Rockets are a poor knockoff of Jets, I love my Jets, I just wish the foot pocket was designed a little better.
 
do I dare ask why you're doing a 3 mile surface swim? I love my turtles personally, have a set of jets on the way, but some new fancy fins are way easier to go long distance. Jets/rockets/turtles, whatever, are designed to dive as far as I'm concerned.

Just not sure what you're really looking for here.
 

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