I'm interested in these. I've been told by Hollis and others that these have been made with different materials over the last few years. The latest are made out of rubber, I hear just as heavy and neg as my Jets I've been using and love. I saw some this weekend. The shop could not tell me when they came in, and they felt/looked like a plastic rubber mix. They did not feel as heavy as my Jets. I want to buy a pair as I've heard good things, but can someone tell me how you can possibly tell if you're holding the latest generation? How about where I can buy a pair and be confident that they are solid rubber/3rd gen make?
Hollis F1 3rd Gen Material
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Hollis Gear Nick
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Thanks for the questions. There was a small run of these early last year with a different compound, no major benefit or disadvantage either way and both tested the same weight in and out of water. While there could be a few of the old style still lingering, any F1's shipping from our factory are with the improved rubber compound.
Hope this helps.
I have had these fins for 6 mos now after demo'ing them at Vortex Springs. All I can say is that I have been extremely happy with them and their performance. The foot pocket is much bigger and I don't have the pressure issues with my feet that I had with my Jets. I highly recommend them and have yet to have any trouble with any tears or wear issues.
Carolyn:shark2:
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DaMaDo
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Mine are all black, so I am not really sure which fin is the newest. I would PM Nick from Hollis and ask him yourself for the most accurate response.
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DiveGearExpress
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The first photo that you posted (without the red lettering) are the ones that we are currently receiving from Hollis.
DaMaDo
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Thanks guys, I appreciate your time in responding.
I think I have the new one then. I feel reassured
I think I have the new one then. I feel reassured
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