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    Vintage Oceanic fins - farallon?

    John, I'm sorry I wasn't reading this more often. I grew up a bit in Hillsboro, 1951-'54, and we kids (!st thru 4th grade) took a buss to Beaverton for the pool there. Small world, that's where I learned to swim. I think the rubber in the fin is about 60 hardness, and I've found a pour...
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    Vintage Oceanic fins - farallon?

    John, glad to hear someone recognized them for what they were ... revolutionary, and still are, except for that 'discontinued' part. As you or someone else here mentioned, the fin angle had to be changed. All we did was grind away the hinge contact area to approximately what you described...
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    Vintage Oceanic fins - farallon?

    I have been diving since 1961, all recreational until 1974 and used all types of fins. Farallon braced fins were without a doubt the best and most comfortable high thrust power I've have ever used. Boat access only, awkward off the beach unless you walk backwards. I now use whatever works with a...
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    DPV proficiency - how long before you are comfortable?

    DPV's are a great advantage to any competent diver. Learning is simple, quick, exhilarating. Just don't trust they will always work, and attach a float bag for that occurrence if you work deep. I purchased the first of two Farallon MK-6 units I've used for over 1,000 hours in 1978, and the...
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