Simpliy try a frog kick.  It doesn't work with those fins. 'nuff said.

ss

On Sat, 4 Aug 2001, Trey wrote:

> 
> 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
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> -----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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