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Jets and Slipstream are nearly identical, except for a few details. Side by sad, except for the "SlipStream" name plate on the OMS fins, you'd be hard pressed to tell them apart from 5' away.
The SlipStreams are lighter, on land and in the water. If you are currently wearing a negative fin, you'll be more familiar with the trim characteristics of the Jets. If you're currently wearing a neutral or positively buoyant fin, you'll be better trimmed with the SlipStreams. (If you are currently heavy-footed or heavy-headed in the water, having a lighter or heavier fin may help.)
The SlipStreams are stiffer, although only a little. All of the technical kicks work great with either... I personally feel the SlipStreams don't give quite as much feedback as the Jets. But it's a minor amount.
SlipStreams travel better, due to weight restrictions and their lower weight.
The jury is out on which fin will last longer... Jetfins have a 40 year history to back them up, so you know they'll last a good long time. The SlipStreams seem pretty tough, but it's too early to know for sure.
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