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Questions about this item:
kennethdeppe k I wear a 10 1/2 street shoe. I'm planning to buy a size Large set of fins. I've heard the foot pocket is larger than most other fins. Will 3mm dive boots be thick enough, or will I need to go to 5mm?
KEN T They are spectacular fins, but I only switched because of a weak ankle after an injury. Easier to kick with them. Stiff blades became a problem. I still think the Mares Avanti Quattro to be the best fins around, and seem to last forever.
My first pair of the Atomics lasted less than a year before they started splitting on the top of the pocket. It is not an uncommon problem. I did replace them, and they've been ok so far. When you pack the Atomic fins, be sure to insert the original foot pocket plastic filler piece. Keeps the pocket from being pressed down. There is a seam running down the center, and this is where it splits.
I don't have a definitive answer.
In all my years diving, I've never even given consideration to matching boot size with fin size, except that it actually has to fit within.
I've always chosen boots based on water temp,, and have switched back and forth between 3mm and 7 mm without really noticing a difference.
I don't know about larger, but I didn't find them to be wider. I use XL size, and when I purchased these I had to give up my SeaSoft boots, as they wouldn't fit into he pocket. Not an issue with Mares fins.
GORDON B I have the same shoe size and wear 5 mm boot. The fit for me is perfect to slightly snug on my wide foot. The advantage for me is that once my strap came off but I did not lose the fin, however I do have to really tug to get them off. The difference is only 2mm so I believe the 3mm would be fine but with a choise go with the 5mm.
BARRY P No problem. I have a size 10 shoe, and wear 3mm booties as well. The spring straps (which I will *never* do without), take up any slack, and keep the fins on your feet solidly, and comfortably. Not a problem.
Great fins!
CARMINE G Hi Ken,
I wear a size 9 1/2 shoe and wear a 3mm dive boot and the fins seem to fit well, for me perhaps just a shade large. The spring buckle is not too tight (good fit) and allows room for some stretch. I would suggest that your 3mms are sufficient - I would not buy boots until I had a chance to try on the fins with your current boots first - I hope this helps.
VR,
CG
MARK G 3mm or five is fine, I've had and worn these fins for about 5 years. Great fins..
Dave T With travel in mind...
What are the weight of a pair?
What is the length?
TOM B I have not put them on a scale nor measured them. They were not a problem to travel with any more than other sets I have owned. If you need specifics the company website may have the technicals.
brian k do you recommend these (with the spring heel strap) for use without boots/shoes?
ROY A I have been diving for 40 years and would suggest that you always wear boots as you never know when there will be broken glass, a scorpion fish or broken coral fragments during a shore entry. On a boat dive they can be the diference between a bruised toe or broken one from slipping on a tossing deck or careless buddy dropping gear. That said, I really enjoy these fins and think they are the best I have owned. The spring makes them easy to put on in all conditions and I find less fatigue on extended swims. I think they would not be suitable without boots because of the hard rubber heal. good luck
MARK G These are great fins, I'm currently using a pair I've had for about 4 years. That being said I would not use these with the spring strap without boots or socks.
STEPHEN K no i would not buy these if you are planning not to wear boots. these style fins are meant to only be worn with boots.
LEE B These fins are made to use with boots. Atomic does make a very nice full foot split fin if you do not want to use boots. Scuba Pro also makes a very nice full foot split fin.
KRIS K no, it wouldn't very comfortable, the foot pocket and heel cup are hard plastic, they would be wearable and would work but, I would think that plastic would rub and your foot may not fit securely into the foot pocket
BARRY P I would not recommend any open heel fin to be worn barefoot. They're not designed for that purpose, the Atomic being no exception. If you want to fin barefoot, buy a full foot fin - Atomic sells those as well in their split version.
RICK H These require that you wear a boot. They would eat your heel if you wore them without boots..
Shopper What type of atomic split fin with totally black color as in the profile, is it standard or smoke on the water?
JOEL D these are the smoke on the water fins
great fins
STEWART R Smoke on the water is the total black fin with springs as straps. A little stiffer than their regular fins but nothing faster or turns better. Wonderful with currents. No leg strain.
TOM B If you go to the Atomic web site,they show in full color the available model and colors. I ended up with the silver model,but got the smoke on the water spring strap. I am very pleased with them.
Re W I thought it was black-brownish grey, not totally black. Is that new smoke on the water ( full black)?
Jason S I wear size 11 us shoes. My dive boots have a 1/4 inch thick sole on them. Im not sure what size to get, LG or EXLRG?
I dont want them to tight but what happens if their to lose?
ROBERT C Size 11 with a standard bootie and not the thick molded tennis shoe like sole go with the large.
DARCY B You would need a size XL, 10-11 is a large so if you booty has a big sole on it go XL if it's a warm water bootie go large. The most important thing to know if that you will NOT have Atomic's warranty if you purchase through LP, always go through an authoirzed dealer.. that's a lot of money for no manufacture warranty...
JAMES J I've had these fins for a while and I like them a lot. I've worn them with thicker and thinner boots and haven't noticed a problem. I'm a size 9.5 so I'm pretty much in the middle of the large size. My impression is that loose would be more of a problem than tight. The spring closure just might not hold well if the fin is too large.
DANIEL W I think most fin manufacturers factor in for the size of your booties. Fins like this must be worn with booties so I would just go with the size that you would normally wear for you shoes.
These fins are awesome! They are a little heavy but they are really nice, well made and great!
Omer S Would you recommend XL for UK size 13 feet?
WALLY S Hi,
I am not familiar with UK sizes. My size is US 1O, continental 42. My fins are usually medium size, but AA fins required 1 size larger - L. Still, they split on the top (which turned out inconsequential). The only way to get the right size of fins at first try is to try them on with the booties you use.
Wally
Omer S Thanks. It was helpful
WILLIAM C I'm not sure. You might need longer straps.
MICHAEL G It depends on your boot you are wearing. The best way to answer your question is for you to go to a local scuba shop, try on the fin with your boot.
Then come back to this site and save money.
They are an awesome set of fins, allows you to cut through the water without much exertion.
STEVE M I am not sure about the UK conversion, but with a dry suit, I use the XL fins with a US size 10 1/2 foot.. The drysuit boot would probably handle a 11-12 --so it may be close. I wish I could provide more information for you, but I think it is going to be close for a wet suit bootie, maybe too small for a heavy dry-suit boot.
Michael R I am a soldier stationed in Germany and I wear European size 42 boots, both hard and soft sole. Will one size of these fins fit over both types of boots?
EMILIO F I have the medium size version of this fins and have both a soft sole and a hard sole boot in a size 7 (USA). The soft sole fits easily but the hard sole (Henderson Gold Core) is a struggle to fit in this fin but it does (I don't recommend it). My teenage son wears a soft sole boot in a size 11 (USA) and he is able to slip his wet boots in this medium-size fin but it is a struggle. (He does get a kick (pun intended) in using my AA Split Fins. My conclusion -- soft sole boot works well as long as the fin size is paired with the corresponding soft sole boot size. PS The fins really work -- less effort and more speed! PS2 Thanks for your service to our beloved USA!
WILLIAM C I?m not sure what 42 European coincides with in U.S. measurement. However, you will need a boot in order to wear these fins. I wear a thick felt sole boot designed for spear-fishing, I am very comfortable. My dive partner has a wider foot, tried them on with his standard design boot and thinks they were too tight. Hope this helps.
ANDREW E Michael,
Thank you for your service.
These are a very good and powerful fin. They will fit over both hard and soft sole boots however I wouldn't choose a soft sole boot with these fins as a first choice. Buy them and try with hard sole. Use with soft sole will work but the fin will like the hard sole to get the most out of them. Great Fin!
drew
KENNETH S I wear a US size 12 shoe and when I ordered these fins (X-Lg US sz 11.5-13) I also ordered a pair of the Seasoft Sunray 3mm Low Cut Boots with Zipper (2X-Lg US sz 12) I have not problems fit the fit into the fin or my foot. I like the fin/boots that I bought they are comfortable and work great. Hope this helps.
DANIEL W Hi Michael,
I have had these fins for about 2 years now and they are really amazing. They are really well made, but a little bulky.
I have extremely wide feet (EEEE Width) and they fit me great with hard sole booties. I have not tried them with soft sole booties but I don't think it would be a problem.
I hope this will help you a little!
STEWART R Euro 42 will fit fine both hard and soft with a large fin. Best fin on the market.
KRIS K I have these fins and wear them with thin, soft sole boots for warm water diving and with my drysuit. They are a little snug with the dry suit but the spring does a good job of accommodating.
Lynn G If you have a hard sole boot size 10 what size fin do you recommend?
CHAD N Go with the large. I usually go with a size 7. I got the large and they were too big for me. If you wear a size 10 the large should work well.
ROBERT C I wear a size 12 and use the XL Smokes
LEE B I wear a Sea Soft Med hard sole boot and have Large Smokes. It's a snug fit. For a size 10 I would suggest an Extra Large.
Shopper I have DUI dry suit rock boots that are size 11. What size?
LeisurePro S I would recommend the XL.
Shopper What are the diamensions of these fins?
LeisurePro S Weight of pair (kg): 2.10, Length (cm): 69, Width (cm): 23
Shopper I ware a 7.5 wide shoe. What size fin should I get? How much of the boot should stick out at the end of the fin?
LeisurePro S I would recommend a medium. The back of the fin should hit between the arch of your foot and your heel.
Shopper I have Henderson men's size 11 hyperstretch boot with a thick sole. What size will I need in the atomic smoke fins?
LeisurePro S I would recommend an XLarge.
Shopper What color are the smoke on the water fins? They look black here but brown and black elsewhere.
LeisurePro S The smoke on the water fins are a black/brownish gray combination.
Shopper what is the differance with atomic split fins? (smoke on the water are 200 and silver and others are 160? why? can you justify the price differance. im interested in getting some just dont know which one
LeisurePro S There are two major differences between the "regular" split fins and "smoke on the water". The Smoke on the Water fins are made using a higher quality polymer in the foot pocket and side rails than the regular fins. Additionally, the smoke on the water fins come standard with spring heel straps.
Shopper are the atomic splitfins the same as the splitfin "smoke on the water" with only the color pattern being differerent?
LeisurePro S There are a few minor difference. The two main differences are the material they're made out of and the heel strap. The "smoke on water" fins are made from a slightly different polymer mix that is a bit more flexible (easier to kick, less energy expended/leg cramping) than the material of the regular atomic split fins. The smoke on water fins also come equiped with spring heel straps, making them super easy to take off and put on (especially when wearing thick gloves) whearas the regular atomics come with the standard adjust heel strap.
Shopper On the Atomic Aquatics split fins and smoke on the water fins (open heel), what are their buoyancy characteristics? Are they positive, negative or neutrally buoyant?
Warranty Information
This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.
Whats in the box:Pair of Atomic Aquatics Split Fins Split fins have become the most popular style fin in diving today. Just look around when you are out beach diving or on the charter boat and you will soon discover that more divers are making the switch to this style fin. Why are they so popular? They are popular because they work, and you, work less! A split fin performs more like the combination of a whale's tail and a propeller. When you kick the two separate blades twist and create more of a propeller surface which will increase your propulsion and lift. You feel as if the fin is not strong enough to keep you moving as fast as you are accustomed with your full bladed fin, yet you cover the same distance in the same time. Less Drag, More Thrust and most important Less Strength is Used. The Split Fin Design is not only unique; it uses the Latest Technology in Composite Plastic Polymer Materials to give a Light Fin (Great Travel Fin) and one that Increases Thrust and Reduces Fatigue. Fin is equipped with EZ-LOK Squeeze-Style" Quick-Release Buckles which Snap-On-and-Off with Ease, yet Will-Not Disengage- Accidentally, and the Spring Strap that Automatically Compensate for Boot Compression and Adjust with changes in Depth. The Spring Straps are Rust-Resistant Stainless Steel Springs were designed with Variable Pitch Geometry. Divers get a more Comfortable Fit and Easy One-Hand Removal with the Large Rubber Thumb Loop, yet the springs are Resistant to Deformation if Overstretched. Included on the "Smoke on the Water" Split Fin and available for all Atomic Split Fins or as a Universal Retrofit for other Brands (see SKU: ATMFSS). Extensive R&D and Testing yielded the perfect formula of Flexibility and Rigidity for Efficient Propulsion. Atomic Multi-Composite Plastics result in a Powerful Kick that requires Less Effort, Stress and Strain meaning Less Air Consumption. The Power Rails are Highly-Resilient and Perform as the Backbone of the Split Fin, Storing and Releasing Energy with Every Kick. The Semi-Ridged Flex Battens set in the Soft Elastomeric Blade, Control the Precise Wing Shape to Optimize Thrust and Reduce Drag. The Large Surface Area Blade Improves Pivoting, Turning and Alternate Kick Styles. Thin, yet Strong and Highly Flexible Hinge Points between the Semi-Ridged Battens cause the Blade to React Quick-and-Efficiently to the Slightest Kick. The Anatomically Contoured Open Heel Foot Pocket designed to Fit-your-Foot without Stress Points, with Semi-Open Toe for added Comfort. The Internal Sole Plate creates Ridged Platform Beneath-the-Foot for Greater Power Transfer to the Blade yet provides a Soft, Comfortable Foot Pocket. Fins are available in sizes Small, Medium, Large or X-Large are Black in color and are covered by a 12 month limited warranty. So make the switch and use less effort which equates to less air usage and longer more comfortable dives.
- Atomic Aquatics Split Fins "Smoke on the Water":
- Less Drag, More Thrust, Less Strength is Used
- Latest Technology in Composite Plastic Polymer Materials
- Light Fin (Great Travel Fin)
- Increases Thrust and Reduces Fatigue
- EZ-LOK Squeeze-Style" Quick-Release Buckles
- EZ-LOK: Snap-On-and-Off with Ease, Will-Not Disengage- Accidentally
- Spring Strap Automatically Compensate for Boot Compression, Adjust with Changes in Depth
- Rust-Resistant Stainless Steel Springs with Variable Pitch Geometry
- More Comfortable Fit and Easy One-Hand Removal, Large Rubber Thumb Loop
- Springs are Resistant to Deformation if Overstretched
- Universal Retrofit for other Brands (see SKU: ATMFSS)
- Flexibility and Rigidity for Efficient Propulsion
- Less Air Consumption
- Power Rails: Backbone of the Split Fin, Highly-Resilient, Storing and Releasing Energy with Every Kick
- Semi-Ridged Flex Battens: Control the Precise Wing Shape to Optimize Thrust and Reduce Drag
- Large Surface Area Blade Improves Pivoting, Turning and Alternate Kick Styles
- Thin, Yet Strong and Highly Flexible Hinge Points Cause Blade to React Quick-and-Efficiently
- Anatomically Contoured Foot Pocket Designed to Fit Foot without Stress Points
- Semi-Open Toe for Added Comfort
- Internal Sole Plate, Ridged Platform Beneath-the-Foot, Greater Power Transfer to the Blade
- Soft, Comfortable Open Heel Foot Pocket
- Sizes: Small, Medium, Large or X-Large
- Color: Black
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
| Materials | Composite Plastic Polymer | | Blade Type | Split | | Open Heel/Full Foot | Open Heel | | Weight [with packaging] | Small: 4.5 lb, Medium: 5.25 lb, Large: 5.75 lb, X-Large: 6.35 lb |
By DR. CADE from OMAHA NE About Me Casual/ Recreational - Accommodates Boots
- Comfortable
- Efficient
- Lightweight
- Recreation
- SCUBA
- Snorkeling
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Accommodates Boots
- Comfortable
- Efficient
- Sizing:
- Feels half size too small
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
- Was this a gift?:
- No
12/24/2011 4.0Easy On-Off and Plenty of Power By Melissa from Missoula, MT - Accommodates Boots
- Comfortable
- Efficient
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
11/22/2011 (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful) 5.0Great Deal and service - Accommodates Boots
- Comfortable
- Recreation
- SCUBA
- Snorkeling
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
10/4/2011 5.0Easy for the weak people By jilopher from Seattle, WA About Me Casual/ Recreational - Accommodates Boots
- Comfortable
- Easy on and off
- Efficient
- Lightweight
- It just looks heavy onlin
- Recreation
- Snorkeling
- Travel
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
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