I tried the Hog Tech 2 fin, but the blade was just too short for the surface swims I end up doing at the quarry. No propulsion. They definitely wouldn’t work on the big lake.
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I knew that I would be called on this.I have not tried the Dive Rite updated XT fins (or the old Slipstreams), so I can't say for sure, but the length is probably too long and there isn't much of a sidewall. Both of those make a less efficient fin, especially for backfinning. ...//...
See Pic. Jet, old DR, new(est?) DR....//... Wait, what is the compromise?
If you get a chance, do try the Dive Rite XTs. I started using them for dives with longer swims (both at surface and at depth) - plenty of power. Now my favorite fin.I tried the Hog Tech 2 fin, but the blade was just too short for the surface swims I end up doing at the quarry. No propulsion. They definitely wouldn’t work on the big lake.
...I can do a back kick with it if I have to. If I spent all my time back-kicking then I would want a dramatically different fin. Jets wouldn't even do it, need massive sidewalls. Oh, and notice the curves on the three fins...
There is a version of the spring attachment that has a rubber bit with a hole so you can grip easily to it, I’ll take a picture of it and post it.I just got a pair of Jetfins. Holy crap the spring straps are so freaking stiff that I didn’t have the hand strength to get them onto my heels. Buddy had to do it. I’ll have to stretch them over the winter. Had wanted something heavier for my doubles, but dang. Back to my Deep6 fins.