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(based on 6 ratings)
Brand: Genesis
Located in: Essential Equipment, Fins
The Response fin has a channel effect for thrust with optimized stiffness for less leg stress. The fins channeling effects the movement of water from the blade, focusing and concentrating the water movement directly behind the diver. The fin does this with Triplex construction which uses three different materialsallowing unique thrust characteristics and maneuverability to be optimized.

The Response has an extremely comfortable foot pocket design, allowing uses of the fin for long periods of time without fatigue. The Response has fully adjustable, reliable and convenient quick-release buckles on the fins straps. The blade design is responsive to all kick types: Flutter, Scissors, Dolphin andSculling. This versatility makes this fin the ideal choice for all sport divers.Fin is available in Silver, Blue and Yellow.

- Small - 15" blade
- Regular - 15" blade.
- X-Large - 15 1/2" blade.
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4 stars
(based on 6 reviews)
83% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Sizing:
Feels true to size(5)
Width:
Feels true to width(4)
Pros:
Accommodates boots(4), Comfortable(5), Efficient(4)
Best Uses:
Recreation(3), SCUBA(5)
 
Great set of fins!
By Diver CliffVerified Purchaser from Atlanta on 1/20/2010
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Recreation, SCUBA, Snorkeling, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Genesis Genesis Response Open Heel Fins:

Great set of fins, but the sizing chart gives you a size that is too big! Just get the next size down and your golden!

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
my all time favorite fins
By ducksfaceVerified Purchaser from Arizona coast on 1/14/2009
Sizing:
Feels full size too big
Width:
Feels too wide
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 Genesis Genesis Response Open Heel Fins:

These are always my favorite fins. I have every type of fin you can name [even have/use two sets of the old Farallon 'leg brace' fins] and these are the ones I prefer over all others.
They are super light weight, flex well and since I'm 6'4" with a 35" inseam when I kick...they fly. They are the fastest/least effort fins I own.
They turn on a dime and adapt well to all the stupid flutter kicks and frog kicks and all the other things you have to do to keep the muck to a minimum when belly dragging through a river/lake.
They do wear out after a couple of hundred dives. This purchase was my third set. The way they wear is the black inserts seperate from the [in my case yellow] matrix plastic. That is the only wear I've had, and I use up equipment, nothing gets babied. Never broke a clip or a heel strap.
They have a pronounced downward tilt that will make you learn to pick your feet up while scuffling along a boat deck. You have to pick your foot up about 3 inches just to get the tips off the deck.
The footwell is huge. To compensate for the difference between 2mill and 12mill booties and boots; I use the inserts that most people think are there to hold the shape of the pocket. They are used to adjust sizes and the ones that come with these fins are very comfortable. The toe of the pocket is really square so barefooting isn't comfortable and they are not self draining, you'll need to drill a hole in the pocket.

The bright yellow shows up well and I have many times used them to signal a boat bearing down on me [dive floats are dangerous in my lake. Jet skiers use them as turn bouys.]
I've lent them occasionally to friends who thought they were a little 'floppy'. It's almost the universal thing all say about these. You have to finish the stroke to get any power out of them, that's why they adapt so well to all kicks. If you learn to follow through and not flap your legs around these are the best ever because you can 'feel' them changing shape all through the kick. To a diver that is unaware of his equipment and just cruises around like a carp and is unaware of obstacles and surroundings and subtlties, these will seem to be just regular old fins. Consider your grandma in a Lotus. She's probably unaware of the potential for both speed and handling.

 
genesis response
By big tuna from spartanburg,sc on 6/13/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels too narrow
Pros:
Comfortable
Cons:
straps come lose
Best Uses:
Recreation, SCUBA
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Genesis Genesis Response Open Heel Fins:

these are great fins, i have no problem with my fins. the straps do come lose but that is not a problem with fin. buy a set of ez spring straps and the problem is solved. because i can out swim and out last people with split fins on ,i am always in the lead and the silver fins shin under water making it easier to follow

 
Really like the fins
By kvillefire128Verified Reviewer from Kendallville, IN on 3/19/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient
Best Uses:
SCUBA
Describe Yourself:
Beginner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Genesis Genesis Response Open Heel Fins:

I am taking classes to get my certification and these are my first pair of fins. They stay on my boots and my legs do not get tired while diving. So for a first pair I really like them.

 
bad straps
By exVerified Purchaser from medina on 1/23/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Cons:
Poor Design, Straps become loose while
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Genesis Genesis Response Open Heel Fins:

straps become loose while in use

 
Awesome Fins
By Kyle the AdventurerVerified Purchaser from Tampa, FL on 10/10/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient
Best Uses:
Recreation, SCUBA, Snorkeling
Describe Yourself:
Beginner, Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Genesis Genesis Response Open Heel Fins:

These fins work great in all water sports, they are light weight and look great,

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