Comments about Mares Avanti Super-Channel Open Heel Fins:

This is my second pair of these fins after I lost one fin from my first almost brand new set, while exiting the beach during strong surf. (Deerfield Beach south of the peer).

I knew I had to immediately find a new replacement set of these fins. Love them, would buy them again, but this time in Large size, I find the XL size is a touch too big.

Enjoy,
Kam

Comments about Mares Avanti Super-Channel Open Heel Fins:

OK Divers.. here is the scoop on these fins.. SIZING: I am a size 11 and bought the regulars and they fit with a little room to spare. I wore a 3mm bootie so if you want to go bigger sole and thicker mil you should be ok.I found them to be very comfortable.FUNCTIONALITY: I used these for the first time in Roatan and completed 17 dives with them. They propeled me thru the water very quickly. Did not find it necessary to exert extra effort. They have a quick release mechanism and the strap adjusts easily. I like the way they look also.I wanted a quality product and did not want to spend a fortune or go bargain basement either.I made the right purchase. highly recommend.

Comments about Mares Avanti Super-Channel Open Heel Fins:

I like using full foot fins but we were going to Cuaracao and had a lot of rough shore dives planned, they worked great. The first day we tried a snorkle dive and found that the fins did not work that well as you lost the water on the fin when it hit the surface and some of the down stroke was needed to load the fin again. BUT, the first scuba dive was unbelivable. The power this fins produce with a slow long stroke was fantastic. Frog kicks worked great, lots of forward movement with little effort. The fins did not feel heavy in the water and the buckel system was easy once you learned to squeeze the clip on the end and the whole buckle released back and the strap would almost fall off. Put your foot in the fins and push the buckle system toward the end and click your in, very easy, even with gloves. My legs did not get tired or crampup. If used correcly these fins will save you air as you will need less leg movement for the same forward motion. My wife also has the same fins and we had to watch where we were to keep behind the guild.

Comments about Mares Avanti Super-Channel Open Heel Fins:

Much lighter than my old power planas. Very good for using with a frog kick while doing u/w photography.

Comments about Mares Avanti Super-Channel Open Heel Fins:

Great fins, accommodates boots easily and is very comfortable, as well as efficient at cheaper price compared to other fins. Highly recommend!