OMS Slipstream Size Large

DiverDun · Dec 21, 2009

I have a pair of XL Slipstreams and would like to buy a pair of large Slipstreams for my wife, but would like to verify in advance:

1. if this size would work for her. She wears a shoe size 6 and will use these with wetsuit boots; and

2. if the fins are the same length as the XL. Of note is that SP Jetfins vary greatly in their size and therefore propulsion abilities depending on the size.

Thanks

brockbr · Dec 21, 2009

DiverDun:
I have a pair of XL Slipstreams and would like to buy a pair of large Slipstreams for my wife, but would like to verify in advance:

1. if this size would work for her. She wears a shoe size 6 and will use these with wetsuit boots; and

2. if the fins are the same length as the XL. Of note is that SP Jetfins vary greatly in their size and therefore propulsion abilities depending on the size.

Thanks

I had a tough time sizing fins for my wife and my daughter. Both dive wet and dry, but normally dry.

Both have a ~7 foot.

The BEST size for a fin for them was the OMS Large, just like what you're looking for.

The blade is slightly smaller than an XL, but it's negligible.

My daughter is full cave/an/deco, and loves the slipstreams. I personally dive a set too.

Hippocampus · Dec 21, 2009

If you are going to use those with size 6 wetsuit boots they are going to be on the large size in the width, I wear size 7 and have thick soles with them and they are a little big. They make Jetfins in size M though...

DiverDun · Dec 21, 2009

Thanks

My wife is using XL Jetfins with her drysuit.
My concern about going to the M with the OMS Slipsteam is they may become much smaller. I have not seen these fins so I appreciate the comment from brockbr about the size of the L Slipstream.

Has anyone seen the M Slipstream?

annasea · Dec 21, 2009

DiverDun:
Thanks

My wife is using XL Jetfins with her drysuit.
My concern about going to the M with the OMS Slipsteam is they may become much smaller. I have not seen these fins so I appreciate the comment from brockbr about the size of the L Slipstream.

Has anyone seen the M Slipstream?

Timely thread as I'm looking into Slipstreams as well (to replace my dreaded Jets).

I don't believe they make the Slipstream in Medium.

I've called OMS as well as a dealer in Florida who told me the Large Slipstream is comparable or slightly larger than a Large Jet. Apparently, the footpocket is cut quite different from the larger Slipstreams and Jets in general... much more comfortable. I haven't found any pics of the Large Slipstream online nor seen one in person so I'm quite anxious to learn more.

DiverDun · Dec 23, 2009

Thanks annasea.

I was confused about the sizes. You are correct they do not come in a medium. I will order a large when they become available from LP.

Cheers

Jim

rigdiver · Dec 23, 2009

OMS did not even have them @ DEMA. I was told the Lg would be available last March.

dkktsunami · Dec 23, 2009

If it helps my wife wears a size 8 shoe and XL Slipstreams. I am a size 9 and also wear the XL.

rigdiver · Dec 23, 2009

dkktsunami:
If it helps my wife wears a size 8 shoe and XL Slipstreams. I am a size 9 and also wear the XL.

I'm 7 1/2 mens and with SP molded sole boots there is too much room in the toe area of thr Slipstreams. No problem with frog kick, but flutter it's like a hinge on my foot with the XL's. SP XL jets fit just fine with same boot.

rongoodman · Dec 23, 2009

rigdiver:
OMS did not even have them @ DEMA. I was told the Lg would be available last March.

The Lg have been available off and on at Leisurepro since September. I like mine a lot, and given that the supply has been so erratic, I have a second pair set aside in case I need them in the future.

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