What is newish in the world of fins

[formernuke]

I'm getting back in after a long time away and I'm wondering what is new in the fin world as I see a lot of new ones out but nothing about them.

Wondering who has tried fins which have come out in the last 9 years and what you think about them.

 

[runsongas]

for new england, stick to the tried and true jetfin or similar like the turtle/f1. for warmer waters, the deep 6 eddy is an improvement over the oms fins, if you need something shorter for travel. haven't tried the scubapro go yet, but that seems to have some positive reviews. if you don't mind the length, i still like the dive rite xt fins.

 

[CWK]

. for warmer waters, the deep 6 eddy is an improvement over the oms fins.

In what way?

 

[drrich2]

Deep6 Eddy fins and OMS Slipstream fins are both close to neutral in water; if you tend to be foot heavy (such as tropical diving in a wetsuit), neutral fins can be quite nice. I like both okay; the Deep6 Eddy has a spacious foot pocket I like.

From what I understand from others' reports, Jet Fins are heavy, and I've briefly had a pair of Turtle Fins - also heavy. From what I gathered, that can be good if you're dry suit diving and need more weight at your feet.

What conditions do you dive in?

Richard.

 

[formernuke]

Year around new England. My favorites so far are the jets and slingshots.

I'm primarily a frog kicker when diving.

 

[runsongas]

In what way?

better foot pocket

 

[rongoodman]

If you need the weight of the Jet fins the Hollis F1s or F1 LTs are negative in the water but have a more comfortable foot pocket. They're stiff enough for effective frog and related kicks.