atomic or apollo split fins

[laserdoc]

Looking at both of these. They seem to be very close in regards to performance. Also do I really need the spring straps. What is the best fin??
Thanks
Dave

 

[Jason Ooi]

You can consider scubapro twin jet, Appolo Bio fin

 

[tridacna]

I have both. I prefer the Apollo hands down. Acceleration is incredible. And easy to stow when travelling. They are considerably shorter than the Atomics. The spring straps are great; I installed them myself. Bit of a pain to do it though. Lotsa burning rubber and cursing. :huh: I would get those pre-installed. I now use the Atomics as backups only.

 

[uglyredshoes]

I am using the Apollo-Xt.

Its a great fin with really nice power, really the 'strongest' split fin ive used (Scubapro Twin Jets / Tusa Xpert Zoom) so far.

I like the scubapro too though i think its a little challenging for use in surgey areas, hence i changed to the XT. Cheers!

 

[Monkey Knife-fight]

I like my Bio fins. You don't need spring straps mostly a personal preference. The included straps are quite sturdy.

 

[Wayward Son]

I make spring straps to fit both.

These are on my wife's Aqualung Blades. Most post type mounts will use these:

Atomic fins use a unique post. I came up with this to attach spring straps to them without having to modify the fins. These came out nice, but are more labor intensive & can take me a bit longer to ship:

 

[Humuhumunukunukuapua'a]

Tried both. Apollos are the fins you want. They're the best fin I've ever used. And they are one piece of rubber. Any fins that are multiple pieces glued/welded together eventually have wear problems.

I also installed the Apollo "C" spring straps myself and I recommend you get them pre-installed. It wasn't hard, but spring straps are great, so just get em built in.

 

[tjmills]

Do you need the spring straps? Absolutely Not.

Will you ever wear anything else after you try them for the first time? Absolutely Not.

 

[AlexRodriguez]

Looking at both of these. They seem to be very close in regards to performance. Also do I really need the spring straps. What is the best fin??
Thanks
Dave

Apollo not even close.

Alex

 

[Squid]

Atomic