split fins whats the hype

[mcc2318]

is there any difference

[Kunk35]

Before getting scuba certified, I had never even put on a set of fins. Ever. So I started with splits. A while back I put on a pair of normal stiff fins, and I felt like I had pieces of plywood strapped to my feet. The splits are so easy moving through the water. I cannot however, perfect a way to back fin. Everything else from helicopter spinning to frog kicking I can do. But not reversing. I'll figure out a way though, cuz everyone says it's not possible! ( I get a little determined when people tell me something's not possible)

So I really like splits. Someday when I get into photography, I'll probably end up with a set of solid fins so I can reverse easier, but until then, I'm hooked on my splits!

Kory

[BuzzGA]

I have to admit I was only a partial believer...having read the hype but was a bit skeptical. However, earlier this month a friend we were diving with had an extra pair. I tried them on the first and third dive of the day and my wife tried them on the second dive...and now we are both believers. On the third dive of the day I noticed a big difference, I just wasn't so tired. My wife commented about how much lighter they were but she didn't feel as though she was losing any power and really felt like she picked some up. My suggestion is see if you can borrow a pair. Use them for one dive and then switch back to your regular fins.

[tc_rain]

I started with paddle fins and would start getting leg cramps during my third dive. I then tried splits and never had the problem again. I can’t think of any reason why I would go back to paddle fins.

[skippy11]

I tried a pair of normal fins and I too, though it was like having a board strapped to my foot. I own a pair of Tusa Zoom Fins. I love them!! The bend radius of your leg/knee is less. It also takes less force to kick (swim) w/ split fins.

I have been told split fins are great for people w/ knee problems or arthritis.

I am a believer!!

[cshel]

I have split fins. The only kind I've ever tried. On a recent dive I was with my buddy and two others. We were at a quarry and following some guidelines that went no where. I was in the lead and when I realized there was nothing at the end, I signaled to the boys (yes, 3 men) that we needed to turn around and go back to the boat where we turned off. They all nodded to me and I started following the lines back. I wasn't rushing, I wasn't kicking hard. I just put my feet together and concentrated on just moving my ankles. Well, I got back to the boat and turned to check with the boys and they weren't there! It took them several minutes to join me at the boat and we continued the dive. When we got to the surface, all they kept talking about how I left like a shot. They couldn't keep up with me. Like I said, I wasn't kicking hard. I was the only one with split fins, I love my split fins! I also have Tusa Zoom Fins, Skippy!

[TRACI]

I have a pair of scubapro twin speed split, which I have no complaints, but I think I am going to try out the mares superchannel, which are a paddle, who knows, they are so cheap, if I do not like them, I will not be out too much $$$$

[Splitlip]

Not hype. It is for real.
More thrust with less effort.
In my experience alternate kicks are for the most part more difficult and less effective. I can't reverse kick at all with splits (although I cannnot do it very well with paddles)

[Soonerwink]

I switched to split fins. I'm one who has some knee problems, and I wouldn't use anything else.

[skippy11]

Oh yeah one more thing I forgot to add....1) When I did my check out dives at CSSP vis was terrible. One of our instructors and myself had split fins on both were white and Black in color. We stagard between the group so the people behind us could visually see our fins to 'follow the leader'. Color - Love it. Also, we kept having to tell the instructor to slow down b/c thrustwise...you will go faster. Just my other two cents.