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    Recommendation for lighter pair of fins for warm water diving

    Hi all:

    I dive with a SS backplate (6 lbs) and when warm water diving with a 3mm full suit and my jetfins, I find myself a little overweighed. I am thinking of getting a lighter pair of fins that would still work for the frog kick and would appreciate any recommendations

    Thanks for your help.

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    I use a SS BP and Aqualung Blades. They're almost neutrally buoyant (slightly negative)
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    ForceFin,..it is light, powerfull, and last a lifetime,..for frog-kickers i'll recommend Hockey Force Fin. I use oxycheq machV, with 3mm suit, and Hockey Forcefin, never let me down..
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    Oms slipstreams if you want more buoyant jets... They are as stiff as a 2x4 tho.

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    "fdog" on this board did a great review in Aqualung Hot Shots, check it out.

    Review: Hot shot Fins

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