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cummings66 · 06-21-2008, 01:14 PM

You might try a frog kick, that gets the feet closer to your CG and perhaps will be enough to get you neutral in the water.

ReefHound · 06-21-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mm2002

I am plagued with the "feet heavy" thing, so I guess jets are out for me. I have heard that the twin jets are buoyant, does anyone know if that's true? If it is true, are they buoyant enough to lighten the feet a tad?

Me too. The OMS Slipstreams are nearly the same design as Jets but much lighter, almost neutrally buoyant.

skdvr · 06-21-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mm2002

I am plagued with the "feet heavy" thing, so I guess jets are out for me. I have heard that the twin jets are buoyant, does anyone know if that's true? If it is true, are they buoyant enough to lighten the feet a tad?

Yes they are buoyant... I was on a dive one time with my buddy and his wife. Both of them dive with Twin Jets and his wife lost a fin at about 30ft and up it went... I am not sure how buoyant they are, but they are certainly buoyant...

Phil

chinacat46 · 06-21-2008, 02:46 PM

I'll add my .02 for the OMS slipstream for those who can't use the jets due to heavy feet. Also great for traveling since they weight so much less.

DallasMarineBio · 06-21-2008, 03:49 PM

Split fins do not work for a frog kick- hence they are dead to me!

Scubapro jetfins are hands-down the greatest fins ever made, I'll never use anything else so long as I live
IMHO

Splitlip · 06-21-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mm2002

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Originally Posted by DaneMeyer20

I have never used split fins, how do they work with the frog kick which is my primary source of transportation

I think he's referring to the regular jet fins, not the twin jets.

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Originally Posted by CompuDude

They are pretty much the ideal fin for the frog kick. They are pretty terrible at the flutter kick, however, unless you have seriously strong legs.

They are a heavy fin, being solid rubber. This is lousy for travel, and lousy for people who have trouble with their feet sinking when they're trying to stay level. OTOH, it's fabulous for people who are "head heavy" and need help the other way, and similarly, often are good for drysuit divers who benefit from a little stabilization (without the need for ankle weights) to avoid going feet-first.

I really like mine. My favorite fin for 90% of my diving.

I am plagued with the "feet heavy" thing, so I guess jets are out for me. I have heard that the twin jets are buoyant, does anyone know if that's true? If it is true, are they buoyant enough to lighten the feet a tad?

The black twin jets ar negative. There are much better splits out there than the scubapro. Apollo being the best. They are all rubber however and negative. The Atomic Smokes are the second best IMO and they are positive.

If no one will let you try the atomics before buying, I will send you my pair. They should fit you. You may have to adjust the spring out one click.
(Yes the Atomics have adjustable springs).
Just remember to get them back to me.

Oh and Mark, be careful mentioning certain places that you dive a BPW w/split fins. Some people will give you a ration of ****.

But screw them. It is about what works for you.

Just kidding about telling people you use splits. Like I said screw them.

mm2002 · 06-21-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cummings66

You might try a frog kick, that gets the feet closer to your CG and perhaps will be enough to get you neutral in the water.

I've tried that, but if I bend at the knees, I'm still leg heavy. As long as I'm kicking, I'm ok, but if I relax, the legs go down.

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Originally Posted by skdvr

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Originally Posted by mm2002

I am plagued with the "feet heavy" thing, so I guess jets are out for me. I have heard that the twin jets are buoyant, does anyone know if that's true? If it is true, are they buoyant enough to lighten the feet a tad?

Yes they are buoyant... I was on a dive one time with my buddy and his wife. Both of them dive with Twin Jets and his wife lost a fin at about 30ft and up it went... I am not sure how buoyant they are, but they are certainly buoyant...

Phil

I've heard that. Maybe worth a shot! Thanks bro!

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Originally Posted by Splitlip

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Originally Posted by mm2002

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Originally Posted by DaneMeyer20

I have never used split fins, how do they work with the frog kick which is my primary source of transportation

I think he's referring to the regular jet fins, not the twin jets.

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Originally Posted by CompuDude

They are pretty much the ideal fin for the frog kick. They are pretty terrible at the flutter kick, however, unless you have seriously strong legs.

They are a heavy fin, being solid rubber. This is lousy for travel, and lousy for people who have trouble with their feet sinking when they're trying to stay level. OTOH, it's fabulous for people who are "head heavy" and need help the other way, and similarly, often are good for drysuit divers who benefit from a little stabilization (without the need for ankle weights) to avoid going feet-first.

I really like mine. My favorite fin for 90% of my diving.

I am plagued with the "feet heavy" thing, so I guess jets are out for me. I have heard that the twin jets are buoyant, does anyone know if that's true? If it is true, are they buoyant enough to lighten the feet a tad?

The black twin jets ar negative. There are much better splits out there than the scubapro. Apollo being the best. They are all rubber however and negative. The Atomic Smokes are the second best IMO and they are positive.

If no one will let you try the atomics before buying, I will send you my pair. They should fit you. You may have to adjust the spring out one click.
(Yes the Atomics have adjustable springs).
Just remember to get them back to me.

Oh and Mark, be careful mentioning certain places that you dive a BPW w/split fins. Some people will give you a ration of ****.

But screw them. It is about what works for you.

Just kidding about telling people you use splits. Like I said screw them.

Haha! I really don't care what anybody thinks about me, I just want to get my trim worked out. That's a most generous offer, and one upon which I'll take you up! PM sent.

chinacat46 · 06-21-2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DallasMarineBio

Split fins do not work for a frog kick- hence they are dead to me!

Scubapro jetfins are hands-down the greatest fins ever made, I'll never use anything else so long as I live
IMHO

If you like jets you should checkout the OMS slipstream. Exact copy but made of lighter material.

skdvr · 06-22-2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Splitlip

The black twin jets ar negative.

This is what my buddy and his wife were diving when she lost one and it floated to the surface.

mm2002 my buddy will be at TR with me that week after the 4th. If he is diving a DS he probably will not be using his fins and I am sure he would let you use them if they fit you. He has kind of small feet though...

Phil

Splitlip · 06-22-2008, 10:54 AM

The graphite I believe were positive.

I just checked SP site and don't even see that one anymore

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