Dave, this is pure bullshit. Only a stroke uses split or any other kind of
gimmick fin with gear on and you are giving us one more reason why not to
dive with strokes. For instance, if I have a problem I want fins on that can
deal with it ( and on my buddy ), like Jet fins that will allow you to pick
up a 45 pound dumbbell off the bottom and swim up with it. Try that with
bullshit fins. Try pushing doubles and gear with floppy fins in a current or
to respond quickly , not to mention the lack of control with them. Why is it
that you guys only seem to think that maintaining proper skills and gear is
only a cave thing? Is this a "cold water" thing , too?

-----Original Message-----
From: David E. Smith [mailto:dsmith218@ho*.co*]
Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2001 4:45 PM
To: Davy; Techdiver
Subject: RE: Split fins


I had heard similar comments about "flimsy and soft" fins from
various split fins.  However, I have a pair of the Atomic split
fin and they are great!  I don't use them in cave, but they
made a believer in "high performance" fins for sure.  Very
efficient, very fast with less effort.  I love them!

dsmith218@ho*.co*
ICQ# 25409809

Moderation is for the poor, and the healthy...of which I am neither. -
Polver




-----Original Message-----
From: Davy [mailto:davydive@te*.co*.sg*]
Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2001 10:33 AM
To: Techdiver
Subject: Split fins


Hi guys,

On the subjects of drag force and high current diving,
I thought I'll ask you guys your opinions about the latest split fins.

The split fins seem to be the new revelation in scuba diving now
with many manufacturers currently embracing the "nature wings" technology.
When the first one appeared on the market, the Apollo Biofins, I tried it
but found it too
flimsy and soft compared to the trusty SP jets. With the split, I also feel
these fins have the potential for entanglement.
But there are many divers, tech divers included, that seemed to swear by it.
Has anybody else tried using the rest of these "nature wings"? What are your
comments?
The dive mags are raving about these as well but it's better to hear from
the real players here.

Rgds,
Davy











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