Mailing List Archive Mailing List Archive
> This message is in MIME format. Since your mail reader does not understand this format, some or all of this message may not be legible. --MS_Mac_OE_3024485068_9960712_MIME_Part Content-type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit As I have big feet on my drysuit and I was forced to move to IDI turtles as they are the only fins on the market which will fit my feet. They are not as stiff as Scubapro jetfins but seem to work OK and they accept Farallon spring straps perfectly. But I have to tell you that vented-type fins suck for wreck diving as the vents snag on wreckage. This happens to me all the time is is quite annoying. This tendency is especially fun when you are scootering along at speed. I really wish they made the US divers (aqualung now, I guess) Blades with a large pocket. Jim From: "Richard Winiarczyk" <rwiniarc@at*.ar*.mi*> Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 12:38:39 -0500 To: <techdiver@aquanaut.com> Subject: Powerfins vs. Jetfins I've read that IDI's Powerfin is supposed to be a duplicate of ScubaPro's Jetfin; except for the price. Can anyone confirm or disprove this? Design, durability, performance? I'm considering one of these fins based on their reputation, reviews, and their fit. I need fins to fit over size 11 rock boots. If the XL's don't fit, I'll consider IDI's Turtlefin. I'd also like any advice on fin selection anyone is willing to give. Most of my dives are in MD and PA quarries, with an occasional ocean dive off of MD or DE. I dive doubled hp100's with a backplate and DiveRite wings. For now, I use Reflex fins XL, which is a huge blade. All I need is a big foot pocket, not a big blade. I guess fin designers assume that if you need a big foot pocket, you must be a big person, capable of using a big fin. I'm not prone to get cramps, I just don't like the feel of the Reflex fins. I'm hoping to try some fins in the quarrie soon, but as of now, I don't know anyone with either the Powerfin or the Jetfin. I appreciate any and all feedback. I can always learn from other diver's experiences and knowledge. Thanks --MS_Mac_OE_3024485068_9960712_MIME_Part Content-type: text/html; charset="US-ASCII" Content-transfer-encoding: quoted-printable <HTML> <HEAD> <TITLE>Re: Powerfins vs. Jetfins</TITLE> </HEAD> <BODY> As I have big feet on my drysuit and I was forced to move to IDI turtles as= they are the only fins on the market which will fit my feet. They are not a= s stiff as Scubapro jetfins but seem to work OK and they accept Farallon spr= ing straps perfectly.<BR> <BR> But I have to tell you that vented-type fins suck for wreck diving as the v= ents snag on wreckage. This happens to me all the time is is quite annoying.= This tendency is especially fun when you are scootering along at speed. I r= eally wish they made the US divers (aqualung now, I guess) Blades with a lar= ge pocket.<BR> <BR> Jim<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE><BR> <B>From: </B>"Richard Winiarczyk" <rwiniarc@at*.ar*.mi*><B= R> <B>Date: </B>Wed, 3 Nov 1999 12:38:39 -0500<BR> <B>To: </B><techdiver@aquanaut.com><BR> <B>Subject: </B>Powerfins vs. Jetfins<BR> <BR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT SIZE=3D"2">I've read that IDI's Powerfin is supposed to be = a duplicate of ScubaPro's Jetfin; except for the price. Can anyone confirm o= r disprove this? Design, durability, performance? <BR> <BR> I'm considering one of these fins based on their reputation, reviews, and t= heir fit. I need fins to fit over size 11 rock boots. If the XL's don't fit,= I'll consider IDI's Turtlefin. I'd also like any advice on fin selection an= yone is willing to give. Most of my dives are in MD and PA quarries, with an= occasional ocean dive off of MD or DE. I dive doubled hp100's with a backpl= ate and DiveRite wings. For now, I use Reflex fins XL, which is a huge blade= .. All I need is a big foot pocket, not a big blade. I guess fin designers as= sume that if you need a big foot pocket, you must be a big person, capable o= f using a big fin. I'm not prone to get cramps, I just don't like the feel o= f the Reflex fins. I'm hoping to try some fins in the quarrie soon, but as o= f now, I don't know anyone with either the Powerfin or the Jetfin. <BR> <BR> I appreciate any and all feedback. I can always learn from other diver's ex= periences and knowledge. Thanks<BR> </FONT><BR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR> </BODY> </HTML> --MS_Mac_OE_3024485068_9960712_MIME_Part-- -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
Navigate by Author:
[Previous]
[Next]
[Author Search Index]
Navigate by Subject:
[Previous]
[Next]
[Subject Search Index]
[Send Reply] [Send Message with New Topic]
[Search Selection] [Mailing List Home] [Home]