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Mares Avanti Super-Channel Full Foot Fins

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Mares Avanti Super-Channel Full Foot Fins 3.5-4.5 Red

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Shopper I wear a size 8 ladies shoe. What size fin should I get?

K T 6.5-7.5 use dive socks when diving

K T 40/41 = 7.5 mens US

K T Make sure that you understand the return policy. Note that you want to wear a dive sock (not dive boot) with these fins. Thus, you need a size that is about 1.5 above your normal size. For you that would be 9.5 ladies, which translates to a fin size of 40/41.

CARLOS A 7 mens

Steve S For a women's size 8 you want to order a Medium/Large.

Shopper I'm interested in switching from TUSA Zoom open heal to full foot fins. Read many good reviews about Super-Channel. Any advice about picking full foot fins & what you're hearing from customers?

K T I switched to full-foot fins and I really like it but make sure that you get a size that does not squeeze your foot. Also, wear dive socks to prevent blisters. A word of caution... if you are doing boat dives, it is a little bit harder to get up on the boat. It takes extra time to take them off or climb the ladder.

GARY C This fin runs large. I wear 8.5 - 9 shoes and wear a 6.5-7.5 fin.

OMAR E I switched a few years ago from an open heal to full foot and haven't looked back. I have less fatigue and more flexibility. I use a lycra sock with the Mares Avanti Super-Channel Full Foot Fins.

MARK G Fellow diver: I purchased the fins to take to a tropical dive resort. They packed well. I did not have to take booties and was able to fill the foot pockets with socks and underwear. They were easy to put on and take off. They gave me the power I needed and the control I was used to. I enjoy them, and would recommend them.

PAUL O I made the switch a few years ago and have never looked back. I only do warm water diving and the ease of use of the full foot fins is a real plus when traveling. No boots to carry means less weight and less bulk. I was sold when I was on a trip to Cocos Island and watch a professional videographer using full foot fins (albeit very long fins) and thought it they were good enough for him they would probably be good enough for me! Just make sure you get the right size.

RON C Full-foot fins are great for warm-water diving and pool work. That's what I bought these for (and I love them). My wife is EXTREMELY hard to buy for and thought she couldn't justify the cost of these. I ordered 7 different sets of fins for her to compare & we went to the pool. After using them she was sold. The other 6 got returned.

JEFF K I switched to the full-foot fin, years ago. I got tired of wearing booties and having my feet being wet all of the time, aggravating the athlete's foot condition. I'm currently using the Mares Avanti Quattro Power fins, which are a bit longer than the Super-Channel fins. I purchased the Super-Channel fins for a divemaster friend, so that we could get the XL foot pocket. He originally wanted the Quattro fins, but Mares doesn't make them in an XL any longer, so... We sent the S-C's down, and haven't heard any complaints. I suggest buying a couple of different sizes (your actual foot size and the next size larger), and returning the ones that don't fit. Mares fins sometimes fit a little "narrow", and you might need the next size larger to accommodate your foot. My Quattro's fit true to size, but I've had others that ran small...

Gail S I wear a womens 9.5 . What fin size should purchase?

K T Very hard question to answer. I wear size 8 men's shoe and when I dive I wear a 3-mm neoprene sock. The size 8-9 (42-43), I purchased, fit me well. The one thing to think about is that the rubber of the fin is fairly stiff so do not expect to buy a smaller size expecting it to stretch because it won't. Make sure to wear a dive sock (not a dive boot) when using the fin.

Jungho K Which are stiffer? The superchannels, avanti tre, wave FF fins? I found the tre too floppy... thanks.

Frank L If you want a stiffer fin, try the Avanti Quattro- SKU: MRSFAQ.

James B I wear a men's 12.5-13, depending on the shoe manufacturer. Will the largest size fit me?

MARK G James B : I'm a 8 1/2 foot and purchased a 42-43 , 8-9 fin and it fits perfectly. It had the power I needed. I'm happy with the product.....Mark

JEFF K "James, I purchased these fins for a divemaster/shark wrangler that we met on a trip to Guadalupe, Mexico. He has rather large feet, and I'm told that the large size fits rather tightly. I, for one, purchased a different set of fins for doing pool work with my students, and even though I purchased the correct size for my feet, the fin pockets were tight, and to me, that was uncomfortable. The fins that I dive with are the full-foot Mares Avanti Quattro, size Large. My foot size is 10.5 US, and these offer a rather roomy pocket. At one time, they were available in XL, but they are no longer available. So... my recommendation is to try the Super Channels, in as large a size that you can get them. If you find that they are too small, you can always return them, unused. Leisure Pro is great in so many ways - but being able to try things in your own home is a wonderful benefit. Good Luck, and Happy Diving. Jeff"

JEFF K James, I purchased these fins for a divemaster/shark wrangler that we met on a trip to Guadalupe, Mexico. He has rather large feet, and I'm told that the large size fits rather tightly. I, for one, purchased a different set of fins for doing pool work with my students, and even though I purchased the correct size for my feet, the fin pockets were tight, and to me, that was uncomfortable. The fins that I dive with are the full-foot Mares Avanti Quattro, size Large. My foot size is 10.5 US, and these offer a rather roomy pocket. At one time, they were available in XL, but they are no longer available. So... my recommendation is to try the Super Channels, in as large a size that you can get them. If you find that they are too small, you can always return them, unused. Leisure Pro is great in so many ways - but being able to try things in your own home is a wonderful benefit. Good Luck, and Happy Diving. Jeff

JULIANNE T Sorry, don't know the answer. My husband wears a 10-10.5 size shoe and the size he got fit him perfectly. I believe we just ordered off the manufacturers size chart. We have both used Mares fins for years, and love the fit and the performance.

PAUL O Sorry - my foot is a 10 so can't help.

FRANK W I have the same size (12.5 to 13). I was sceptic at first but the largest size fits me surprisingly well. I used for snorkeling with the kids this summer without having to deal with booties and i was extremely pleased. Hope it'll work out for you as well as it did for me. Frank

Shopper I wear a women's size 6.5-7, what size should I buy? How long are the fins?

LeisurePro S I would recommend the 5-6. The fins is aprrox. 22 inches (14 inch blade).

Shopper I wear a womens size 8.5-9, what size do I need to purchase?

LeisurePro S I would recommend the 6.5-7.5.

Shopper hi i was looking at getting a pair of these for warm water diving. my shoe size is an 11. what size fin should i get. thank you :)

LeisurePro S 9.5-10.5

Shopper I wear a 9.5 men's shoe size. What size fin should I order in Mares full foot fins?

LeisurePro S size 8-9

Shopper Hello, I am looking into fins for my trip to Cabo. My concern is how does this compare to womens sizes? example, I am tall and size 11 womens shoes. Thank you!

LeisurePro S Men's 9. On average 2 sizes down.

Shopper I wear size 9 and 9 1/2 shoes, D or medium width. What size would be best choice in Mares full foot fins?

LeisurePro S All mares full foot fins will work the same for you. Since you mention your foot width it would probably be best for you to go with an XL fin and then a neoprene sock such as sku: BLRNDSS

Shopper I wear a womens size 7, what size would I need to purchase?

LeisurePro S You will want the 5-6 fin.

Shopper My husband wears a size 10 shoe in US, what size should he get?

LeisurePro S Size 9.5-10.5 should work

Shopper I wear a size 10.5 in U.S. what size should I get of mares fins?

LeisurePro S 9.5-10.5

Comments from people who bought this product:

PAUL O Good reviews - needed a lighter fin for travel - discovered I could use full foot fins without boots just fine.

STEPHEN S Wanted a fin for diving and snorkeling. I read the reviews on this fin and was very impressed. After using, I was glad I mad the choice. This is an excellent fin for both diving and snorkeling. Great propulsion and maneuverability.

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Mares Avanti Super-Channel Full Foot Fins

4.4

(based on 49 reviews)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (39)
Efficient (39)
Lightweight (25)
Accommodates boots (3)
Good power output (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Snorkeling (37)
SCUBA (35)
Travel (24)
Recreation (22)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  51%
  (24 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  96%
  (45 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Reviewer Profile:
- Advanced (12), Advanced diver (11), Recreational diver (9), Divemaster (6), Casual/ recreational (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (10)

Most Liked Positive Review

Great Fins - Faster than my previous fav

These fins are over 10% faster in my underwater freediving timed distance testing than my standard Atomic Aquatics open heel split fins (which are considerably more expensive). They also handily beat out the full foot Mares Volo Race and the new ScubaPro SeaWing Nova fins by even wider margins. The Atomic Aquatics full foot split fin is actually a little bit faster than than these SuperChannels, but in my breathold distance testing, I was able to consistently set a personal best using the Mares Superchannels and I like them best overall. The footpocket is soft and should be fine for bare foot use. The comfort is great for me using the Pinnacle Stealth 3mm rubber fin sock and I have not had any trouble getting into or out of these fins. (I prefer at least some type of bootie in case I get stranded on a remote island I would be able to do at least some walking - a definite possibility for me here in Panama.) For my size 8 foot I bought the size 7 Pinnacle fins sock and the size 8-9 Mares Superchannel fins. The fit is perfect for me. One word of caution, the fin socks will chafe the area above your heel after many hours of continuous use. I recommend either moleskin on this area of your foot or some duct tape to cover the offending seam inside the fin socks. The fins are also not so floppy that do not give you the extra power needed, for example, to hop into a high gunnel boat, even with my weights on. As an added plus, these fins look great in photos. Until they come out with something better, these are my fins of choice.

Most Liked Negative Review

Not Impressed

First the good:

These fins are lightweight and not too big, they fit easily in a small backpack, making them a good choice for a streamlined travel fin.

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First the good:

These fins are lightweight and not too big, they fit easily in a small backpack, making them a good choice for a streamlined travel fin.

The fins snorkel well and are extremely comfortable.

The fins would be good for someone with bad knees who is diving in easy conditions.

These fins frog kick well.

Now the bad:

These fins perform poorly in current. The foot pockets are very soft, which makes them comfortable, but they transfer power poorly (the sizing is dead on, that's not the issue). Also they are quite floppy, which makes kicking easy and generates proportionally good thrust, but this severely limits the total power you can get - like a car that gets good gas mileage but isn't fast and can't tow much. Even with a dolphin kick they just don't generate much thrust.

Finally the "superchannel" of these fins lack destroys lateral support. It does increase efficiency by channeling the water - but when kicking hard it allows the fin to totally flop and prematurely ends the thrust generating surface area of the fin.

I wish I could keep these fins and use them, but I can't trust them to move me adequately when I really need them too. In conditions below moderately challenging these are great fins and it's easy to see why people love them if they dive only in those conditions.

The big fin comparison that rated these fins so highly is very out of date.

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3/11/2013

5.0

great fin for travel for snorkeling or S

By greg

from chicago, il

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Cons

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Comments about Mares Avanti Super-Channel Full Foot Fins:

good for snorkeling or scuba--doesn't require leg conditioning of their largest fins (Pippen)

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2/21/2013

5.0

Awesome fins !

By Clamdigger

from Ocean City, Maryland

About Me Advanced

Pros

Comfortable
Efficient
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Snorkeling
Travel

Comments about Mares Avanti Super-Channel Full Foot Fins:

Just used these fins in Cozumel[Palancar and Columbia reefs], Roatan, and Grand Cayman. The amount of water pushed beck by these fins are impressive! Very little effort needed to just "cruise" along the surface, and 20 foot free dives were a breeze.

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7/31/2012

5.0

Make me feel like a Seal!

By Angel

from Minnesota

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Efficient
Fast
Inexpensive
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Recreation
SCUBA
Snorkeling
Travel

Comments about Mares Avanti Super-Channel Full Foot Fins:

I tried these Mares against the TUSA XPert Zoom Evolution Full-Foot Split Fins. The Mares are faster and less strenious on my feet. I thought the split fins would be more comfortable but the Mares hold their own. These fins are fast and very maneuverable. For the price I don't think there's a better fin out there.

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4/3/2012

4.0

Loved the fins but......

By wendy

from wisconsin

About Me Advanced

Pros

Comfortable
Efficient
Good Power
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

SCUBA
Snorkeling
Travel

Comments about Mares Avanti Super-Channel Full Foot Fins:

My Aeris were showing signs of age so I decided to buy a new pair for my trip to the Philippines. When I got them I did a few laps in the pool and they felt great. However, they tore the heck out of my feet. I got terrible (and I mean TERRIBLE) chaffing under the ankle bones of both feet and some heel chaffing. I ended up wearing low cut sock in the fins and I wish I had done that sooner. My right ankle skin is in rough shape and I can't wear shoes becasue it rubs. (I'd add a picture but it is pretty gross)

Aside from that I really, really liked the fins. We experienced some strong current and I was able to kick with no problems and they worked great for photography. I would buy them again but be forewarned about possible chaffing. Oh, they do run big anf alittle on the narrow side so I did have pain on my fifth metatarsal the first few days and it did subside as the week went on.

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3/30/2012

4.0

Great fin, great value!

By jfreundST1

from Wichita, KS

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

Affordable
Comfortable
Efficient
Good power output

Cons

Best Uses

Recreation
Snorkeling

Comments about Mares Avanti Super-Channel Full Foot Fins:

I was in the Carribean last week and got to put these fins through their paces. Excellent movement for very little input and good speed for when you really want to get back. Found myself snorkeling in 5 ft swells and made it 150 yards back to the boat no problem even while being nauseous. Would recomend for snorkeling, but I can't say anything for scuba. Well worth what Leisurepro is asking!

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