Mares X-Stream Fins

[chrisgp007]

Hi
Just want to find out has anyone tried out or seen the Mares X-Stream fins as iv looked at it and looks like the improved version of the volo powers .So just want to know which is better . Have already looked at the mares website but that doesnt give me the best info from other ppl that are not affliated to that company.

 

[Zak OHara]

Hi, These fins are not out of 1st production yet. Should land in the retailers store within a couple of weeks.

Thanks for asking. I'm sure you'll receive many unbiased and perhaps biased opinions as soon as they hit the market.

Best,

 

[chrisgp007]

ok just thought seein they already all on websites sellin them i thought there would be someone in the public forum wouldve had a demo/bought them already.

 

[Da Wolf]

So, it has been 2 months since someone posted in this thread. And I was wondering the same as the OP. What are other people's thoughts on the X-Stream vs Volo power fins. Anyone using the new X-stream fins yet?

 

[Da Wolf]

No one is using these fins yet??

 

[Zak OHara]

Da Wolf,
We just started shipping these fins in size regular (Large) only about 3 weeks ago. XL and Small are not too far behind in distribution. So I'm not surprised you are not getting much feedback. So far I have heard good comments from a few scuba stores selling these fins. One individual tried them in the pool, and quickly gave his son his Volo's so he could justify purchasing a new pair. Anyway.. You may find more luck in the "general" fin section of the board.

Thanks for asking!

Zak

 

[Da Wolf]

Thanks for the feedback Zak. Guess I will have to be patient with actual user reviews of them. Thanks again.

 

[chrisgp007]

Well just tried the X streams for the first time after puchasin them . Must say they are extremely lighter then my old avanti x3 . felt comfortable under water , but the only draw back was the clips on these fins where abit dificult when wearin gloves. but all i think i like these fins compared to my hard bucket avanti's

 

[FrankP]

I've replaced the "standard" clips by the mares steel spring straps. Not because of problems during handling - even with gloves it was easy to lock/unlock with the clips - but because i've had also spring straps on my former avanti quadro and there is no must to miss the comfort of spring straps anymore

The fins are very comfortable - not only lighter, but also a little smaler than the avanti ones; so they are more easy to be stored in my diving box during transport.

In compare to my old ones, the X-Stream Fins need less power to get faster. :cool2:

My opinion: Mares did a very good job!

 

[Zak OHara]

The feedback continues to be positive. "Very lightweight", "very little effort used to get so far", "I really notice the difference of power compared to my split fins". I could go on but the banter could be perceived as a biased opinion, even if these are not my words.

Best,