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Hello everyone,
I'm a newbie diver and am deciding between the SP Twin Jet (only options are blue and gray) and Apollo Bio Fin (only option is black) Split Fins as my first pair of Scuba fins. I've got a few considerations that I'd appreciate some assistance with.
First, I DID test them both out in a pool. I preferred the Apollo Bio-fin because they felt less floppy and propelled me forward better. The SP Twin Jets seemed way more floppy and I felt I had to kick more to get anywhere. Turning was a bit of an issue with the SP as well. The Apollos are negatively buoyant while the SP floated which I'm not sure how to take into consideration. Also, the straps on the SP fins were much better that the Apollos. I was pushed to get the Twin Jets (which I did), but am waffling and still think I prefer the Apollos. I can return the SP for the Apollos if I want, but I wanted to get more advice, hopefully not too partial.
My questions that may help me make a decision:
(1) Which do you recommend for snorkeling? I have snorkel fins and tend to cramp when I use them for long periods. I'd prefer, on trips, to just bring scuba fins and use for all water activities.
(2) I have read a lot about problems swimming on the surface in a current with SP but not Apollo; I don't plan on diving in terrible currents, but if I have to swim a distance to my vessel, which would you recommend?
(3) I hear the straps are wicked to replace, but SP has much better straps now than the Apollo Bio-Fin--thoughts?
(4) I tend to like to be able to turn in a vertical position, sometimes horizontal: which might be better for this?
Thank you for your time!
I'm a newbie diver and am deciding between the SP Twin Jet (only options are blue and gray) and Apollo Bio Fin (only option is black) Split Fins as my first pair of Scuba fins. I've got a few considerations that I'd appreciate some assistance with.
First, I DID test them both out in a pool. I preferred the Apollo Bio-fin because they felt less floppy and propelled me forward better. The SP Twin Jets seemed way more floppy and I felt I had to kick more to get anywhere. Turning was a bit of an issue with the SP as well. The Apollos are negatively buoyant while the SP floated which I'm not sure how to take into consideration. Also, the straps on the SP fins were much better that the Apollos. I was pushed to get the Twin Jets (which I did), but am waffling and still think I prefer the Apollos. I can return the SP for the Apollos if I want, but I wanted to get more advice, hopefully not too partial.
My questions that may help me make a decision:
(1) Which do you recommend for snorkeling? I have snorkel fins and tend to cramp when I use them for long periods. I'd prefer, on trips, to just bring scuba fins and use for all water activities.
(2) I have read a lot about problems swimming on the surface in a current with SP but not Apollo; I don't plan on diving in terrible currents, but if I have to swim a distance to my vessel, which would you recommend?
(3) I hear the straps are wicked to replace, but SP has much better straps now than the Apollo Bio-Fin--thoughts?
(4) I tend to like to be able to turn in a vertical position, sometimes horizontal: which might be better for this?
Thank you for your time!