Aeris Product Reviews and Ratings - Fins - Aeris Mako Fins from Leisure Pro

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Brand: Aeris

Located in: Essential Equipment, Fins

The Mako Fin is a precision blend of ergonomics, hydrodynamics and materials technology created for ultimate comfort, efficiency and performance. The Mako blade's flexible center area creates a massive water channel by utilizing the entire surface area of the blade and foot pocket. The engineered channels and side rails direct water flow off the tips of the fin without allowing water to "spill" from the sides of the blade for uncompromising power and efficiency. A generous, yet streamline foot pocket fits a wide range of boots styles whilesignificantly reducing drag. Fins are extremely lightweight for increased performance and ease of travel, and come equipped with an easy adjust quick-release buckle fin strap assembly.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4 stars

(based on 16 reviews)

80% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Sizing:

Feels true to size(13)

Width:

Feels true to width(15)

Pros:

Accommodates boots(15), Comfortable(15), Efficient(12), Lightweight(14)

Best Uses:

Recreation(8), SCUBA(14), Snorkeling(9), Travel(7)

Describe Yourself:

Advanced diver(4), Recreational diver(9)

Overall Great pair of fins

By C Garrity

from Vernon Hills, IL on 5/7/2010

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient, Lightweight

Cons:

Stiff at first, Toe box pressure

Best Uses:

Recreation, SCUBA, Snorkeling, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Comments about Aeris Aeris Mako Fins:

Great fins especially for the $$. At first they felt a little stiff, but break in very quickly. Very slight pressure on the open toe box (got use to this very quickly). Apart from those two complains, these are awesome fins. Great Buy.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

i like these fins

By mohlotfy

from Jeddah, KSA on 9/11/2009

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient, Lightweight

Best Uses:

SCUBA, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aeris Aeris Mako Fins:

Nice and effecient fins with very light weight , but they are not that much durable.

Terrible toe box

By Foot from Boston on 8/10/2009

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Lightweight

Cons:

Poor Design

Best Uses:

Recreation, SCUBA, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aeris Aeris Mako Fins:

These might be OK for people with small feet. I wear a size 14 as these are terrible. I had to return them. The toe box is all messed up and painfull!!!! It's strange, there is a sharp upward ledge where the toes should poke through. Istead toes just rub on the ledge and hurt.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

My Wife and Daughter's Fins

By evac93rd

from Conyers, GA on 6/29/2009

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aeris Aeris Mako Fins:

First let me state that these are not MY fins. They pinch my toes and I can't wear them.

On the other hand, my wife and daughter love them. My daughter learned to dive and used a lot of my hand-me-downs including her mother's fins. My wife will not even consider getting certified, but likes to snorkel.

When my daughter left for graduate school this summer we gave her her mother's fins and I bought a new set at Leisure Pro for our recent trip to Curacao since the price was better than the local dive shop.

My wife still loves them and won't use any of my other fins.

decent but not durable

By fin frustration

from Seattle, WA on 5/22/2009

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Lightweight

Cons:

Breakable

Best Uses:

Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Novice Diver

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aeris Aeris Mako Fins:

The plastic broke on one fin the first time in the water! The COLORED PART IS PLASTIC yet fairly resilient to flexing, however mine broke just above the vents where the plastic is more rigid. Perhaps mine was defective? I can see how this would be a great light-use snorkeling fin; not a good choice for the serious, long term diver. The black rubber part down the middle gets really thin towards the tip and might be prone to punctures, tears, or splitting.

Good performance,but...

By Zorro from St.Augustine,Florida on 5/3/2009

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient, Lightweight

Cons:

Srap clip broke

Best Uses:

SCUBA

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aeris Aeris Mako Fins:

Fins are great performers, however one strap clip broke due to skimpy design.

Service & Delivery comments:

Product was shipped proptly and arrived in good condition.

Awesome fins

By The rock

from Phoenix, AZ on 4/13/2009

Sizing:

Feels half size too small

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Recreation, SCUBA, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aeris Aeris Mako Fins:

The fins are light and stiff. I like them because it takes very little ankle movement to generate turns. Very good for the frog kick and helicopter kicks. I have not used them yet in a strong current so cannot comment about that.

The quick releases are good. The fins go on an off easily. I've used them shore diving and boat diving at Lake Pleasant.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Pretty decent fins, esp 4 the $...

By AJH - Diver

from Bethesda, Maryland on 3/8/2009

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient, Lightweight, Made in China

Cons:

Materials may not last

Best Uses:

SCUBA, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aeris Aeris Mako Fins:

I bought these because of their advertisement as being lightweight and suitable for travel. They are, but are also a little longer than expected. The fins are pretty good, but given the large percentage of plastic in their construction, I do not anticipate that they will last as long as earlier models (such as rubberized Scubaro, Dacor, Aqualung, etc). Still they are reasonably priced and performed very well when diving in eastern Africa recently. They have shown wear readily. The fin straps are plastic-ish and may not last, but I like the buckle design, especially compared to older model fins. They are easily to kick and provide ample thrust.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great fins!

By George

from Hampton, VA on 2/9/2009

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient, Lightweight

Best Uses:

SCUBA

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aeris Aeris Mako Fins:

My second set of these fins -- really nice, comfortable! Would recommend.

light, powerful with nice straps

By DAB

from High View on 1/19/2009

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Recreation, SCUBA, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aeris Aeris Mako Fins:

Very nice, powerful fins. Easy action to minimize fatigue.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

nice powerful fin

By Jinmar

from Melbourne, FL on 9/24/2008

Sizing:

Feels half size too big

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Recreation, SCUBA, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aeris Aeris Mako Fins:

I've used these fins on a handful of dives and a bit of snorkeling. The are very powerful for snorkeling, and just the right power for diving. construction is very nice and they produce a lot of power, was easily able to overcome a 3-4 knot current on my last dive.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

GREAT FINS!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Keith

from Boonville Indiana on 9/16/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Recreation, SCUBA, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aeris Aeris Mako Fins:

Great fins easy to use fit very well I swam for over an hour with these and felt like I had taken a short walk. Takes very little effort to use and if you put a little effort you can achieve VERY GOOD SPEED out of them. they were excellent for the current in the river no difficulty getting out or up the current.

GREAT PRODUCT AT A GREAT PRICE CAN'T BET THAT!

Cheep and Efficient you can't beat that....

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Value and Performance

By cddfamily

from Sacramento, CA on 8/28/2008

Sizing:

Feels half size too small

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient, Great ravel fins, Lightweight, Power for surge, Value

Cons:

~ floaty w 7mm boots

Best Uses:

SCUBA, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aeris Aeris Mako Fins:

Read the other reviews and magazines - I dove these from the beach, drift, calm ... and they had good acceleration and were easy to kick. They are very light, so with [$]per overweight bag, they are good for travel.

Service & Delivery comments:

Value, on time shipping, service, - what else can you ask for? Call the 800 number to get your questions answered, discuss options, and get the best pricing.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Great!

By Mark33328

from Miami on 8/7/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Recreation, SCUBA, Snorkeling, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aeris Aeris Mako Fins:

Light, comfortable and fast with little effort.

[10 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

Good Fin at Reasonable Price

By Talonraid

from San Antonio, TX on 6/12/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient

Best Uses:

Recreation, SCUBA, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Divemaster

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aeris Aeris Mako Fins:

I have owned these fins for well over a year now and have used them in the pool with students, at the lake, in the river, in the Cenotes and Cozumel. I love these fins. They have performed well for me and I get plenty of power. I've used them to fight the currents in the river and to swim upcurrent on various sites of Palancar reef. I'm about 215 lbs and they move me easily through the water. I get good response with a flutter kick or a frog kick. I would definitely buy these fins again if I needed a new pair.

[5 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Pleanty of comfort, but sacrifices power

By TK421 from Destin, FL on 9/20/2007

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Comfortable

Cons:

Not Efficient

Best Uses:

SCUBA, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aeris Aeris Mako Fins:

I would recommend this product for someone that was going to dive in low current conditions. I have taken these fins on about 7 dives so far and they are a comfortable fit. In current conditions, these fins are decent at best, In the few conditions where current was a problem these fins felt like they lacked power to escape the current, but in calm conditions they provide a calm cruise.

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