Jets VS Quattros thread

SeaHound · May 10, 2004

Aright guys in the blue corner we have the champion ... first and original diving fin ... DAAAAAA Jetsssssss. Fighting out of the red corner we have the challanger MARES QUAAAATRROOOSSSSS

Here we go guys round one ... TING TING TING!

Scubamedicjoe · May 10, 2004

this isnt fair they both have there place for general diving the Quattros.
but for confined and tech diving I say the Jets both have there place .

pipedope · May 10, 2004

If you are going GUE/DIR then you want to choose Jets just to fit in.

herman · May 10, 2004

Meds got it right as far as I am concerned. I own both, have dove both and which is better is a matter of dive type. The jets give more control and do a better job on some kicks, backing up, they are a lot better. For straight on kicks like the flutter the Mares preform better for me. A lot of this is more preference than anyything else.

VTernovski · May 10, 2004

pipedope:
If you are going GUE/DIR then you want to choose Jets just to fit in.

it's not about "fitting in".. it about doing a backup kick, which is very hard to do in Mares fins... Jets are much better for all types of kicks, where Mares are limitted to only certain types.

however, if anyone wants to buy my Tech Black Quadros (slize Regular), I'll sell them really cheap.

Mako Mark · May 10, 2004

I am not sure what all this obsession with backing up comes from. I find it generally more comfortable to swim forwards.

OTOH......... the best fins I ever had for backing up were a pair of full foot cressi free frogs. Damn, I could overtake resort divers in reverse with those things.

For tec and cave, I use a super light weight Jet made by Fallaron. I bought them secind hand when I was 14 and only had to change the strap once (over 20 years diving). I am thinking about putting spring straps on them if I can find any tho.

Quattros have a funny little flick that causes drag when swimming really slowly in my experience.

VTernovski · May 10, 2004

cancun mark:
I am not sure what all this obsession with backing up comes from. I find it generally more comfortable to swim forwards.

you're kidding right?

ever since I've been even remotely capable of doing a backup kick, I find it an invaluable tool, and I can't even imagine how I was diving without it. it has so many uses during photography, during deco, during OOA gas sharing, etc...

Mako Mark · May 10, 2004

VTernovski:
you're kidding right?
...

Of course Im kidding, however I have found that only about one diver in a thousand or more can do this without looking like a frog having a convulsion. Most instructors cant do it.

This means by default that most divers get by without this skill quite comfortably. Which is curious when it seems to be such a trendy thing to be able to do or talk about.

Personally, I find it a very useful skill too.

pipedope · May 10, 2004

during Deco I fall off of the stage. :eyebrow:

cdndivergirl · May 10, 2004

Just did my DIRF - day one in Quattro's and day two in Jet's.

As a matter of all around better fin control, maneuverability and comfort the Jets are the big winner here.

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