I got my new Excel + fins in the store the other day and had them in the pool yesterday with a student. All I can say is WOW!! This was my first time diving a fin outside of my Jet Fins that I've liked. These this have as much or more thrust and control as my Jets and this is the first time that I've ever been able to say that. I will have to try them with my Dry Suit next week when teaching but I think I've found a fin that will retire my Jets. A few things about them that stuck out were the weight (not heavy) was just right with spring straps on them. Then being able to do a backward kick right away was AWSOME! These fins have ALL kinds of power and will get you from point A to point B in no time and with little effort.