Foil Force fins

[Beardy]

Any one used them? They come in black so they can't be all bad

It's this one (to save you all saying 'wahh?')

Ok, yes, I'm a kit tart, but just LOOK at it will you

[Clare Gledhill]

Originally Posted by Beardy

They come in black so they can't be all bad

Oh yes they can

[Reikimaster]

Foil Force Fins:
from what i have been told (and seen) they are very long and flappy

Pro Force Fins:
Short and wide, and i think they are great

[angleseydiver]

Had some on the boat the other week- with extra faffy red things near the end- £ 280.00

[David Martin]

Originally Posted by Beardy

Any one used them? They come in black so they can't be all bad

If you want to swim in a straight line they may or may not work. But if you want to do manouvering or even backward strokes, then a rigid, non-split fin, such as the Scubapro jetfin is the way to go. If you're contemplating a DIR-F course (which from your other posts, you might be), then don't buy a forcefin.

It's all very well to be a "kit tart", but not everything that's black/shiney is worthy of drooling over

David

[Reikimaster]

Minor spinoff from the thread

Originally Posted by David Martin

It's all very well to be a "kit tart", but not everything that's black/shiney is worthy of drooling over

David

but there are some that are black and very shiny that are!


mine all mine well it will be next week, toys new toys No i'm not excited what gave you that idea????

Thanks, Thread is all yours again now i have that out my system

[Beardy]

Originally Posted by David Martin

If you want to swim in a straight line they may or may not work. But if you want to do manouvering or even backward strokes, then a rigid, non-split fin, such as the Scubapro jetfin is the way to go. If you're contemplating a DIR-F course (which from your other posts, you might be), then don't buy a forcefin.

I'll probably end up with jetfins, assuming I can get my trim right in them. Or Turtle fins maybe - Are turle fins DIR?

It's all very well to be a "kit tart", but not everything that's black/shiney is worthy of drooling over

David

Course it its. It's just sometimes it's a good idea to let some other kt try it out first

[David Martin]

Originally Posted by Beardy

I'll probably end up with jetfins, assuming I can get my trim right in them. Or Turtle fins maybe - Are turle fins DIR?

Turtle are just a type of Jet fin. One thing that DIR do not specify is brand. They specify equipment characteristics.
You need the fin to fit, which may limit the choice of fin. If you don't fit into a Scubapro XL (which most DIR-types would probably say is the best choice), then the Turtle may be what you need. The foot pocket is quite a bit bigger, and I believe that they're a bit less negative than the scubapro.

David

[And]

Originally Posted by Beardy

Can't even use them for getting snow off the drive.

Although you could put one on your head and offer the gentry an alternative to fox hunting

[Decodiver]

Got a promotion pair about a year or so ago.

Swam 50 metres with them, sent them back.

It is the only time in the last 16 years I have been unfaithful to my jetfins.

I am ashamed.

When I think of what I almost lost by flirting with flash shite.........

Cheers,

Dave Cooper