Which split fin to buy?

[drbill]

All I can say is that I've been very happy with my Apollo Bio-Fins for the last 15 years or so. However, when I travel, I take my ancient US Divers Blades (non-split) since they are lighter and do well in currents.

 

[miserkris]

All I can say is that I've been very happy with my Apollo Bio-Fins for the last 15 years or so. However, when I travel, I take my ancient US Divers Blades (non-split) since they are lighter and do well in currents.

Heard good things about apollo. Are they wide foot pocket. I need wide I'm US10 WIDE

 

[coldwaterlloyd]

Apollo bio pros have very large foot pockets , I tried most splits and liked the Apollos the best by far , however I have converted to the dark side the past few years , may the Force be with you

 

[Altamira]

Heard good things about apollo. Are they wide foot pocket. I need wide I'm US10 WIDE

10 5-6E width shoes and happy with Apollo Bio fins.

 

[Bob Evans]

Might look at the first " Split Fin " design. I made the Foil Force Force for the US Marines one year before the ohers " FLAT FIN Splits " . Too long of a story to tell here..but I do offer a money back if not happy. Made In America. Thank You. Bob Evans https://www.forcefin.com/scuba/foil-force-fin-the-first-split-blade-fin.

 

[jerbee]

I wear a size 13 and my Apollo Bio-Fin Pros are awesome. I lucked into buying them on clearance for $100 at a dive shop in Florida when I lost a fin on the boat, and didn't realize until I was using (and later reading reviews on) them just how great they are. I wouldn't trade them for anything. That being said, they're natural rubber, so they're heavy on the surface.

 

[miserkris]

You are getting into Fins Class 101 territory. You are going to have to try on both your boots and fins so your local lds' and not the internet are your friends.

First, I would find the best fitting boots for your feet. The goal is to find a pair that you would be comfortable walking a mile in.

Once you have your boots, then look for a pair of fins that fit. I tried Scubapro, Atomic, ... fins before I settled on Tusa. Only saying that the Tusa X-pert Zoom fit the combination of my foot and boots the best.

Already mentioned, spring straps are a big improvement over standard fin straps.

What's the difference between
TUSA X-Pert Zoom Z3 and the one without the z3(older model)?

What does z3 signify?
Thx

 

[BRT]

What's the difference between
TUSA X-Pert Zoom Z3 and the one without the z3(older model)?

What does z3 signify?
Thx

I think the Z3 is stiffer. I sure like my Tusa X-pert Zooms, regular and Z3

 

[Aqua-Andy]

There are. Most fins size difference is only how wide the foot pocket is, how long the foot is don't matter.

I have very wide feet, no problem, just take one size bigger, and tighten the heel strap.

I beg to differ. What works for one person does not always work for others. I find that the length of the foot pocket makes a huge difference on how the fin feels on my feet. I have tried Scubapro Jet fins and I could not wait to get them off fast enough. It felt like I was kicking with my toes, no matter what kick I tried to use. I like a fin that has a deep tall foot pocket with an extended section to support the heel of my foot. I would one day love to try a set of force fins as I'm really intrigued by the design of the foot pocket. Plus Jonathan Bird swears by force fins, so that has to account for something.

 

[JackD342]

From original post: compatible with booties AND bare feet? I think it is a pretty reliable rule of thumb that a fin will not comfortably fit you both ways.

Also, they may be out there, but I have not run across a scuba split fin intended for bare foot.
Aqualung’s Deepsee Aquaglide was a barefoot snorkel fin, but they transitioned away from a split design. (I have one split left in both sizes if anyone really, really wants one)

Wide feet? Yeah, you really have try it on. The Aeris Velocity X3 were a slight modification of a split fin design, still paying royalties to Nature’s Wing for the patent. I found those annoyingly wide in the foot pocket making it hard to fit - but might be just what’s needed for a wide foot. Again, I have a couple left if interested. Maybe one in each size, if I recall correctly. No, I don’t know any wide fit boots, and it starts there, right?