20+ Best Scuba Fins Tested in 2024
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Күн бұрынFor such a simple piece of equipment, it can be hard to choose the right pair of scuba fins to suit your needs. Don’t worry-we’ll help you take the guesswork out of your decision, because we put 20+ pairs through their paces in the pool to come up with the best in each category!
We tested each pair for fin-kick efficiency, ease of turning, and back-finning capabilities, so you’ll know just how your new fins will perform before making a purchase. Whether you choose open-heel or full-foot, and paddle-style, channel-style, power, or split fins, we guarantee you'll find something you like.
Let’s dive in and take a look our picks for the best scuba fins on the market today!
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00:00 Introduction
4:34 Apeks RK3 fins (Best Channel-Style)
5:54 Aqualung Storm fins (Best Travel)
7:06 Atomic Aquatics Bladefins
8:32 Atomic Aquatics SplitFins (Best Split Fins)
10:37 Cressi Frog Plus fins
12:05 Cressi Thor fins
13:15 Dive Rite XT fins (Best Frog Kick)
14:53 Fourth Element Tech fins (Best Flutter Kick)
16:25 Hollis F1 fins
18:01 Mares Avanti Quattro+ fins
19:17 Mares Power Plana fins
20:55 Oceanic Viper fins
22:25 ScubaPro GO Sport fins
24:15 ScubaPro GO Sport Gorilla fins
25:50 ScubaPro Jet Fins (Best All-Around)
27:36 ScubaPro S-Tek fins (Most Innovative)
29:31 ScubaPro Seawing Supernova fins (Best Power)
31:20 SEAC Propulsion Pro
32:44 TUSA Solla (Best Budget)
34:01 TUSA Switch
34:57 TUSA Travel Right
36:22 Zeagle Recon fins (Best Paddle-Style)
37:28 Conclusion
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💬 Got questions about fins? Dive into the comments below-let's get the conversation going!
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@andrewd.costello8219 3 ай бұрын
That two-phase test is super thorough. Love how you didn't just go with gut feelings but actually measured everything. Data nerds unite!
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
@jamesj.shehan6572 3 ай бұрын
The fact that you have personal experience with some of these fins adds so much credibility. I trust your picks!
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
Thanks, glad you liked it.
@ahmadkaddoura7060 6 күн бұрын
really comprehensive .. thanks for your efforts on this
@DIVEindotcom 4 күн бұрын
Glad you liked it.
@jacke.mcneill272 3 ай бұрын
That testing process is no joke! Appreciate the dedication to giving us the lowdown on the best fins out there
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
Thanks. We're glad you can use it.
@lanab.salazar8340 3 ай бұрын
Wow, never realized how much of a difference the right fin can make! Need to rethink my fin game.
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
Agree :)
@hbzeke 3 ай бұрын
Huge effort Andy, much appreciated
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it :)
@bradleyaxmith3954 3 ай бұрын
Great info for newbies and experienced divers. Thanks!
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@MackZero 3 ай бұрын
Awesome, appreciate the effort you put into this.
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@kennethjmcarthur2428 3 ай бұрын
Always love these articles to stay up on new equipment. Bought my first pair of Jet fins in 1968. Also use Nova fins full foot and open heel. Used Mares & Cressi on a rental dives, they were comfortable.
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. That's a lot of years with fins. Which ones were your favorites?
@davidlan5698 26 күн бұрын
Damn good review, super comprehensive and detailed. Much appreciated.
@DIVEindotcom 26 күн бұрын
We're glad you liked it.
@hanshogne 3 ай бұрын
Great video, Thanks
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@franciscok.nelson262 3 ай бұрын
I'm all about that flutter kick life, so seeing the sewing Supernova and fourth element Tech fin top the list is super helpful
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
Great to hear! Hope it should help you picking the right fins.
@juanfranciscorodriguez5906 3 ай бұрын
Great video man 🤗🤗🤗🤗
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@larlario289 2 ай бұрын
great review!
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
Thanks
@dmitryshevchenko6815 Ай бұрын
Very solid review… nicely done, sir!
@DIVEindotcom Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@alaincaspar2148 2 ай бұрын
Hello, nice test ! I would have like something about the easyness of those fins, if they are heavy to use or not. Having small legs heavy fins exhaust me a lot so wobly ones are easier. But to go backward with wobly fins is very difficult ! I was interested in the Apeks RK3 but I am afraid they could be quite stiff and then maybe tiring to use...
@mariec.vannest5701 3 ай бұрын
As someone who struggles with knee pain, I'm seriously considering giving split fins a chance now. Thanks for shining a light on them!
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
That's a really good idea.
@timgosling6189 3 ай бұрын
Really good analysis! To add a little detail to the RK3s, the regular fins are effectively neutral, but when you're tuning your trim the HDs with their higher density are noticeably heavier and less buoyant. Per pair the HDs are about 0.3kg/0.6lb negative for Medium, going up to 0.4kg/0.8lb negative for Super.
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
Great point! Thanks for the add on.
@SSPDIVING 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video, great job. I’m a commercial diver looking to switch from my Apollo split fins when diving in current. How would you compare the seawing supernova to the original seawing nova? First time seeing the supernovas. Thanks in advance.
@DIVEindotcom 27 күн бұрын
Hi There, Just as good power, also why we named the Supernova the Best Power fin. Just added that you can take it apart for traveling.
@user-kt7be9bc2p Ай бұрын
The video content is long, but it's not boring. It's a really great experiment. For your information, I've been using U.S. Diver's Compro open hill and Mares Plana Avanti Tre full foot Fins.
@DIVEindotcom Ай бұрын
Cool, thanks
@toadou8127 22 күн бұрын
Only one color for Mares Power Plana fins? Just scored Tactical Green colour (camoflage) from England in April of 2024! Super Sweet Looking!!! Thanks for making this awesome video. 'Appreciate your efforts!
@DIVEindotcom 20 күн бұрын
Thank you for your comment! We're glad you liked the video!
@johnabardenhagenjr1119 2 ай бұрын
Excellent Job. 1 thing you referred to the size you wore but not your shoe Suze for a reference
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
9/9.5 depending on the brand.
@hazlitt1 2 ай бұрын
How would you rate the Apecs RK4 ? Thanks for this great reviews.
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
We haven't tested them yet, but they look great.
@kevinleong4467 Ай бұрын
I have wide feet and need large pockets any suggestions?
@Maggi_Man 3 ай бұрын
Very informative video! Appreciate the effort. Would love if there were chapters added for each fins though
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
There should be in the description.
@djcavalcanti8223 3 ай бұрын
Great video. I’d like to see the weight in water of each fin. This is an extremely important information when choosing a pair of fins and the video misses this datapoint.
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
Great suggestion! We'll consider this for future updates.
@RoquetteAttaquer 25 күн бұрын
So which one is the best of the best? I dont mind about the price, I want to buy one for reliability long term investment.
@DIVEindotcom 25 күн бұрын
That is the best question ever. For any fin, it depends on your finning style and your needs. If you're traveling a lot then pick the Aqualung Storm fins voted Best for Travel. We found that the Dive Rite XT fins work best for Frog Kick so if that's your go-to kick style, then these are the ones to pick. If you're looking for heavy fins then pick the Zeagle Recon fins rated Best Paddle-Style fins. We rated the ScubaPro Jet Fins as the Best All-Around fins, so that would be a good pick for a fin that does it all really well.
@chowjohnny4572 Ай бұрын
how about Gull Super Mew fin?
@DIVEindotcom Ай бұрын
We did not test them, but will consider them for our next round of testing. Thanks for your suggestion!
@sabinascott4297 2 ай бұрын
lead Dive tours in honolulu hawaii 4 wrecks and reefs all day and that strong surf, the mares quatro fins are my winners. they are light for the amount of diving i do and they flick back after each kick for extra thrust. legs dont get tired and they move me fast. ive used hollis, oceanic, scuba pro and aqua lung and the split fins same as on here. they all arent worth the dollar they are charging in my opinion but the hollis do have strong thrust but are heavy too heavy.
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for adding to the video. The Quatro fins are very popular for a reason.
@doubleontherocks 3 ай бұрын
Where are the Slipstreams tho? Those are really good fins too.
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
Great recommendation. We'll consider that one for a future update.
@TheRedbaron11 3 ай бұрын
lol we need an excel for this 😂
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
We know it's a lot. We hope it still helped a bit :)
@TheRedbaron11 2 ай бұрын
@@DIVEindotcom yes! tyvm
@gideonk123 Ай бұрын
Why only one brand of split fins? How do the reviewed Atomic Aquatics SplitFins compare with Apollo Bio-Fin Pro and with Oceanic Vortex V12 and others I haven’t heard of? Not everyone wants to buy into jet-style fins, you know…
@DIVEindotcom Ай бұрын
We spend a long time reading reviews and researching the market before making our choice. In the end, we couldn't test all the fins on the market in the first run, but we will be updating this guide at some point, and adding more brands and models to the results.
@gideonk123 Ай бұрын
@@DIVEindotcom Understood, thanks. I sincerely appreciate your effort! it has definitely already been quite extensive
@sabinascott4297 2 ай бұрын
also this is logged in my lady account on her laptop lol I am a 5'10" 160lb guy i run everyday im 29 years young. just to get idea of what kinda body type is favoring the mares quatros
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
HA ha the photo will throw most people off :)
@TravisTheSavage 2 ай бұрын
For the travel rights wear socks with them it literally makes a huge difference for the strap.
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
Great tip. Thanks for sharing.
@TravisTheSavage Ай бұрын
@@DIVEindotcomno problem. when I bought them. I noticed the strap had a loose feeling, and it felt like they wanted to slip off in the water. Put my neoprene socks on, and the issue was solved, and my feet stay warm, so win win. Also do you plan to do a video like this but for mask. If so I'm hoping to see what your review will be on the tusa paragon s, tusa zensee pro, and some fourth element mask.
@newera3757 Ай бұрын
I don't understand why you have only 3.82K subs.
@DIVEindotcom 16 күн бұрын
Me neither. Remember to share the videos to all your friends so we'll get more subs.
@hankfisher1034 3 ай бұрын
One of the most popular for Tec divers, the Deep 6 Eddy not in the mix?? WTF
@cruelolol 3 ай бұрын
It's also one of the least accessible fins, so why should they? Almost everything they are showing you can find, in person, worldwide. D6 products, well, are only found in the US...
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
We're reviewing them now, but they didn't arrive on time and therefore weren't included. Thanks for suggesting fins for this. It's great to hear what gear you'd like to see in these guides and when we do an update on this.
@caro_santamaria 3 ай бұрын
Booo mine are not in the video. Tecline Light Jet fins are brilliant, the absolute best you can find especially if you travel often 👌🏽
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@dmitryshevchenko6815 Ай бұрын
My legs usually sink, it would be awesome if instead of weights you could attach buoyant little inserts there…
@DIVEindotcom Ай бұрын
This can often be solved by adjusting your buoyancy instead. Try to bend your knees so you are in a position to kick the "modified frog"?
@tvelocidad 3 ай бұрын
Where are the deep 6 eddys??
@user-kr8ce2vd6t 3 ай бұрын
I was hoping , them in the review too
@cruelolol 3 ай бұрын
At the D6 shop. You can't find D6 in most retail shops in the states, let alone on the international market so kind of pointless to review them since they are so inaccessible.
@tvelocidad 2 ай бұрын
@cruelolol Absolutely not pointless. Pick up a phone or a computer and order them. They are not in retail shops because they sell directly to the consumer, but that does not mean they are hard to get... in fact, they are easier to get. To say it's pointless to review one of the best finds on the market because they don't play the markup game of selling through dive shops is idiotic.
@cruelolol 2 ай бұрын
@tvelocidad lol yeah okay bro. Have you seen the costs to ship a pair anywhere outside of the US? Don't take my word for it. It's been talked to death on scuba board for years. Typical American, can't fathom anything that doesn't effect them.
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
We're testing them now, and will add the review later.
@Kahmoon Ай бұрын
No xDeep!?
@DIVEindotcom Ай бұрын
No, but we'll add them to the list for our next round of testing. Thanks for your comment!
@aliasincognito0 3 ай бұрын
For your helicopter turns, the rotation should be with the fins. You're using your whole body and just really lacking any finesse. It helps if you don't look down and cross your arms.
@hbzeke 3 ай бұрын
You missed the focus here. Andy is using the same techniques to test a huge amount of fins for comparison; more fin types than any other online evaluation up to this date. If you want to criticize, criticize the testing. Crapping on a huge and honest effort like this is petty. Feel free to post your link to your “superior finning techniques” channel.
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
Thanks :)
@Mikesworld777 3 ай бұрын
This is like project farm without the graphs
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
That's a really big compliment. Thank you. Project farm is making fantastic videos,
@BlackPawGaming 3 ай бұрын
No deep.6 eddy?? You guys miss one of the best fins.
@DIVEindotcom 2 ай бұрын
Yes, it's not included, but we're testing it and will be adding it to the guide once we're don with the test.
@petereriksson7166 2 ай бұрын
The faster you kick smoke on the water the faster it goes, you can not kick that fast with nonsplitfins because it is to heavy to make the same movement. There is no drag with smoke on the water but with nonsplit fins it is. After 45 min dive you can still move as fast as you like with smoke on the water but with nonsplitfins you will absolutely take it slow. It is fun to go fast when you want to and fun is the point with sportdiving.
@jonnieinbangkok 25 күн бұрын
Just buy RK3s and be done with it.
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