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Brand: Oceanic
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Oversized blades with flexible center water channels are the reasons Oceanic's Vector Open Heel Fins deliver high performance. When tested by a dive magazine crew, the Vectors were one of only three pairs of fins earning a "very good" maneuverability rating. Yet they are suitable for use by divers and snorkelers of all experience levels.
The Vectors have a wide, comfortable foot pocket that was designed to be worn with booties. The straps adjust easily and have quick release buckles that make taking off the fins easy.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.5 stars
(based on 11 reviews)
73% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Sizing:
Feels true to size(9)
Width:
Feels true to width(9)
Pros:
Accommodates boots(11), Comfortable(9), Efficient(6)
Best Uses:
Recreation(3), SCUBA(10), Snorkeling(5)
Describe Yourself:
Advanced diver(3), Recreational diver(3)
 
Good value fins
By Colorado KidVerified Purchaser from Cortez, CO on 11/9/2007
Sizing:
Feels half size too big
Width:
Feels too wide
Pros:
Accommodates Boots
Cons:
Not Efficient
Best Uses:
SCUBA
Describe Yourself:
Beginner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Vector Open Heel Fins:

I used this fin for snorkling and it didn't perform to well. The fins would probably work well for scuba because once they were underwater they performed very well...though big and I became tired easily...however they were rockets underwater and I don't snorkle enough to be a pro and that could lead to my fatigue. While snorkling at the top the fins were very buoyant and slapped the top of the water. I'll keep this fins around for cold water but I'll probably just by a set of warm water fins that are a split design or a little smaller. But again I'm just a recreational diver...the qualitry and comfort was very good and an overall good value.

 
Not bad but faulty buckles
By HikerDiverVerified Purchaser from Vancouver, BC, Canada on 10/5/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient
Cons:
Buckles might pop loose, Poor Design
Best Uses:
SCUBA
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Vector Open Heel Fins:

Finally gave up on trying to play with buckles and replaced with buckles from a Mares set that is too small for my drysuit boot.

 
Better than split fins
By NycoVerified Purchaser from SF Bay area on 9/25/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient, Excellent control, Powerful underwater swim
Best Uses:
SCUBA
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Vector Open Heel Fins:

To my surprise I find these fins have more control and more power than any split-fins I've used. I'm keeping 'em!

 
Not Quite Carib Like
By NoneVerified Purchaser from Seattle on 9/25/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Accommodates Boots, Comfortable
Cons:
Not Efficient
Best Uses:
SCUBA
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Vector Open Heel Fins:

When I bought these I hoped that they would be an open heal version of my favorite Carib fins by the same manufacturer. They are not. They are too stiff to be efficient.

 
Great dollar for dollar
By Jesus' homeyVerified Purchaser from Mobile, AL on 9/20/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Accommodates Boots, Comfortable
Cons:
don't overtighten straps
Best Uses:
Recreation, SCUBA, Snorkeling
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Vector Open Heel Fins:

For the price, you can't beat the versatility. I've worn them in caves, deep water, snorkeling in currents, diving in currents, you name it, they haven't let me down.

 
Great change
By PeterVerified Purchaser from Nanticoke, Pennsylvania on 8/9/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Accommodates Boots, Comfortable
Best Uses:
SCUBA, Snorkeling
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Vector Open Heel Fins:

I have been diving since 1971. My Rocket Fins served me will for that entire time, but the Vectors are sooo much better. Light & efficient... I loved the rugged look of the Rockets, but Vectors just feel good !

 
Great Fins
By Joe the Explorer from South Bend, IN on 5/9/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient
Best Uses:
Recreation, SCUBA, Snorkeling
Describe Yourself:
Beginner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Vector Open Heel Fins:

I just started diving i havent used them much but they are comfortable and doesnt use up much energy so you dont get tired out.

 
I am buying these again
By CueballVerified Reviewer from North Carolina on 5/3/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient, Price
Best Uses:
Recreation, SCUBA, Snorkeling
Describe Yourself:
Nitrox
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Vector Open Heel Fins:

Fine, rugged fin. For the price it is had to beat especially for the first time diver. They work fine with not much effect to propel yourself through the water. I'm keeping mine, why spend more when they work just fine.

 
More power with less effort
By DonVerified Reviewer from Great Lakes Area on 4/13/2007
Pros:
Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient
Best Uses:
SCUBA, Snorkeling
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Vector Open Heel Fins:

These fins may take some getting used to if you only have experience with solid blade fins. The flexible panel gives you the ability to get more power from less motion because they "push" more water with each stroke. I am taking these to Grand Cayman with me this summer.

 
much too heavy
By eric from san jose,ca on 3/27/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Accommodates Boots
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Vector Open Heel Fins:

I bought these after reading the raves on online reviews. I thought the large surface area would translate to higher power. I tried it on a pool and was greatly disappointed by the amount of effort it took. Plus, the speed was less than what I could achieve with cheaper body glove snap fins I used for snorkelling. It was returned to the store the next day. I wouldn't recommend these fins.

 
VECTOR OPEN HEEL FINS RRRRR GRRRREAT...
By INDYSKIGUYVerified Reviewer from INDIANAPOLIS,INDIANA on 3/17/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient
Best Uses:
SCUBA
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Vector Open Heel Fins:

BOUGHT AS PART OF A DIVE STORE PLUG..GREAT FINS HAVE USED FROM OCEAN,QUARRY TO CENOTE'

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