dytis-sm
Contributor
I am considering a pair of Atomic Aquatics Split Fins but with spring straps these seems to go for close to $250. I have used these before and when I compared it to a pair of Cressis Pro Light which I own, or a pair of Jetfins that I tried on several occassions, they (Atomic Aquatics) are the most comfortable and efficient on long swims/dives. But those are the only three types I have used and wonder if the price gap between all three reflects in performance.
My Cressis have a lot of torque and feel similar to the Scubapro jetfins in that if you need lots of force (like to pull a tired diver, etc) you can achieve it. I also feel that the Cressis and the Jetfins gave me more control in turning with short movements (like a frog kick, etc). The Jetfins gave me more power than my Cressis and felt that I could move a lot faster when I wanted, but the were heavy and tired me over a long dive or surface swim. The Atomic splits feel more comfortable however on long surface swims and when I was am cruising on the bottom. I also notice that they do not move a lot of water stirring up sand or rocks if I accidentally kicked towards the bottom.
I am trying to get some input from the community. I know there is debate between split and non-split fins so that is not the question. What I am wondering is if the price jump on the Atomic fins is justifiable.
My Cressis have a lot of torque and feel similar to the Scubapro jetfins in that if you need lots of force (like to pull a tired diver, etc) you can achieve it. I also feel that the Cressis and the Jetfins gave me more control in turning with short movements (like a frog kick, etc). The Jetfins gave me more power than my Cressis and felt that I could move a lot faster when I wanted, but the were heavy and tired me over a long dive or surface swim. The Atomic splits feel more comfortable however on long surface swims and when I was am cruising on the bottom. I also notice that they do not move a lot of water stirring up sand or rocks if I accidentally kicked towards the bottom.
I am trying to get some input from the community. I know there is debate between split and non-split fins so that is not the question. What I am wondering is if the price jump on the Atomic fins is justifiable.