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Thankfully we have no need for open heel fins & boots where I live so I haven't owned any in years. But now I'm going on a couple of diving holidays and I think I'd like to buy some. First trip is to Bonaire, so I need well soled boots for the entries/exits.
Can you recommend some lighter weight open heel fins for me to check out? The last pair I owned were Mares Quattro's and they are many things but lightweight is not one of them!
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"you can have my spare air when you pry it from my cold dead hands....."
I find it fascinating that more men have walked on the moon than have seen the ocean below 800 feet. }<)))>}<)))>}<)))>
Oceanic vipers, I use them when traveling, very light, comfortable and cheap. The only other fins I've found that are lighter are APS Mantaray and AL hotshots (although not entirely open). The SP SeaWing Novas are also pretty light. Good luck.
Looked at the slipstreams, the reviews all seem to be from big guys, not small women. Most reviews say they are stiff fitting and for strong legs. Not sure those are suitable for me.
I'll check out some of the others suggested so far - keep 'em coming, thanks!
BTW - does anyone have online shopping recommendations in addition to LeisurePro and ScubaToys? It has to be online as they need to be at my US address when I land from Oz as I depart for Bonaire less than 24 hours after that!
I've delt with both and have had good experiences but found shipping cost and time were very bad. Lately I've been dealing with Dive right in (DRIS) as they have awesome customer service, good shipping rates and very good gear.
Deco
PADI MSDT #209304 TDI/SDI #15666 UTD #pending
"you can have my spare air when you pry it from my cold dead hands....."
I find it fascinating that more men have walked on the moon than have seen the ocean below 800 feet. }<)))>}<)))>}<)))>
Tusa Liberator X-10's. They've been around for quite a while (20 yrs +). Very light weight and easy on the legs. I have a pair I bought in 91 and still dive them.
+1 for the Seawing Nova's they are light and slightly positive. As for the shipping issue.. I'd hate to depend on shipping companies to meet your needs when you are on a tight schedule.. I would call a local dive shop near where your US address is and have them order the fins you want and keep it for you. Reason being that when you get the item and if it doesn't suit what you need, you would have other choices to choose from right at the shop.
Someone mentioned the Hollis F2 fins (not yet released).. but they are slightly modifited APS Mantaray Fins.
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