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Mares "Volo Power" Open Heel Fins
 
4.6

(based on 48 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (36)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Accommodates boots (43)
  • Comfortable (41)
  • Efficient (39)
  • Lightweight (15)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • SCUBA (44)
    • Snorkeling (23)
    • Recreation (22)
    • Travel (5)
      • Sizing:
      • Feels full size too small

         

        Feels half size too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        96% 

        (45 reviews)

        Feels half size too big

         

        Feels full size too big

         
      • Width:
      • Feels too narrow

         

        Feels true to width

         

        96% 

        (44 reviews)

        Feels too wide

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Recreational diver (21), Advanced diver (12), Advanced (5)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (6)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Lots of thrust but buckle is confounding

    I like these fins and get a lot of power without a lot of effort. I have recommended them to friends -- with one caveat...

    I thought the buckle design w...Read complete review

    I like these fins and get a lot of power without a lot of effort. I have recommended them to friends -- with one caveat...

    I thought the buckle design would make them easy to get on and off, but I find the buckle is so stiff that I can barely get it open. Divemasters don't even try. I plan to replace the buckle and strap with a spring.

    I also found that the "small" size isn't terribly small. I have size 6 feet (women's) and these seem to be at least a size 8. I can't really get the strap tight enough for the fins to be as secure as I'd like. They don't come off, but they slip a little.

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Not very durable for the money

    Performance is fine. The problem I have is with the durability of these fins, and that is where the design fails. There are basically two, hard-vinyl, narrow spikes (in color) which run...Read complete review

    Performance is fine. The problem I have is with the durability of these fins, and that is where the design fails. There are basically two, hard-vinyl, narrow spikes (in color) which run from the foot up to the tips of the fins on either side. The soft, black rubber provides for the tips'leading edge, behind which hard vinyl spikes terminate their path. I have noticed, after a very short time of ownership, that the black rubber has begun to delaminate from the spike-like tips of hard vinyl. It looks like, in no time, the black rubber will peel back much like a banana skin. The issue is unavoidable MHO because of the design. This means I could have made a much better choice than this model of fin, because they will not last very long. I wasted my money.

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    4.0

    Good for beginner

    By Alex

    from Woodland Hills, CA

    About Me Beginner

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    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accommodates Boots
    • Comfortable

    Cons

    • Heavy

    Best Uses

    • SCUBA

    Comments about Mares "Volo Power" Open Heel Fins:

    I got regular size and the fins feel comfortable and sit very secure on the boots (safe sole size 10). That's my first fins, so can't compare to others in terms of power, but they do the job fine, except they bend a lot, again, can't compare to others. The fins are not the heaviest, but there are lighter and smaller alternatives for travel. Overall I'd recommend the fins, especially if you don't travel often.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

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    5.0

    I highly recommend this product

    By RJB

    from Vancouver,BC. Canada

    About Me Advanced

    See all my reviews

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accommodates Boots
    • Comfortable
    • Efficient
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Recreation
      • SCUBA

      Comments about Mares "Volo Power" Open Heel Fins:

      Easy on and off and extremely comfortable.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      5.0

      Love at first dive!

      By Cold water diver

      from Victoria, BC

      About Me Professional

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Accommodates Boots
      • Comfortable
      • Efficient
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • SCUBA

        Comments about Mares "Volo Power" Open Heel Fins:

        These fins are very efficient and give you a lot of power. Surface swims are a breeze now! Very comfortable too.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        4.0

        comfortable fin

        By global diver

        from Butler PA

        About Me Advanced

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Accommodates Boots
        • Comfortable
        • Efficient
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • SCUBA
          • Snorkeling
          • Travel

          Comments about Mares "Volo Power" Open Heel Fins:

          These fins fit my extra wide feet and do not hurt after extended use; a major requirement. They are lightweight for travel. They are effective for diving in current, good for backing away from a reef, and good for snorkeling. I find them more difficult to release the straps in the water, hanging on a line, than my old Volo fins. Fortunately I still have the old straps which work better.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          4.0

          Great fins!!!!

          By Steve

          from Australia

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Accommodates Boots
          • Very nice fins

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Good for everything

            Comments about Mares "Volo Power" Open Heel Fins:

            These fins are great general fins. Very comfortable and easy to swim with

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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