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OK. I'm goin in.
First, split fins DO work in current. Ok. Got that out of the way. As a general rule they are more efficient for the typical rec diver.
You will get better torque from paddle fins and quicker starts, but harder to maintain speed if that is what you need. when I dive in currents, I like my splits because I often have to swim against a fast current.
Of course if you are strong enough, with paddle fins you may do fine.
Paddles are better for alternate kicks such a s frogs, back kicks and their derivitves and much more "precise" than splits.
If 1987 is your birth year and you are in reasonably good shape, I would not bother with splits for your first fin. You kind of need to develop a less intiutive kick to use them efficiently.
Check out tha Mares line. You can get Quatro's at a very good price now a days.
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Tim 
Diving sucks. Don't try it.
They called themselves Guerrilla Divers.
Composed of elite divers with Macho mentalities, back when men were men, and FEAR was a lispy companion of the common Man. It was a time before insurance liabilities, lawsuits or beauracratic regulation of the "sport".
Guerrilla divers didn't need "Buoyancy Compensator Vests". In fact, "Anyone who needs a BC deserves to drown" was a popular adage.
Exploration and the Hunt came first, excitement and fun followed. Safety was the stepchild of fitness, good reflexes and a cool head.
This was a time of great Adventure.
HELP SUDS and Wounded Soldiers learn to DIVE!
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