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The revolutionary and durable Aqua-Hinge mechanism and highly efficient blade design provide an essential combination of performance and safety for scuba divers at all levels.
For Swimming, no other fin can match the power and comfort provided by the Amphibian, which features a prominent central web configuration contributing to increased propulsion and reduced load required during sustained kicking.
A natural evolution within the dive industry, the Amphibian fin system is designed to be strapped on prior to entering the water and removed after exiting. The heavy-duty springs push the soft blade webbing up to ride gently against the shin while on the surface. This makes walking, climbing boat ladders and other movements as easy as wearing no fins at all. Once in the water, The Amphibian blades are flipped down into swimming position by simply kicking naturally in the water, and flipped back up by pushing back on the release levers before getting out.
Size Chart
Medium Fins Note: For Medium Fins Manufacturer Ships size Large with an insert to accommodate size Medium Men - 5-9; Women - 7-9
Large Fins Men - 9-12; Women - 12+
X-Large Fins Men - 12+
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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Alberta Canada on 3/29/2009
Comments about Omega Aquatics Omega Aquatics Amphibian Classic Scuba Fin:
The "Flip Fins" were very helpful while moving around in a crowed boat.
Trying on the new flip fins
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from Fort Myers, Fl on 1/1/2009
Comments about Omega Aquatics Omega Aquatics Amphibian Classic Scuba Fin:
I use these fins scuba diving free-diving snorkeling and spear-fishing easy to engage from folded position to swimming mode great fins lead to great times! amazing product
from British Virgin Islands on 12/31/2008
Comments about Omega Aquatics Omega Aquatics Amphibian Classic Scuba Fin:
They really work... you can walk in them, heck, you can even dance in them. They are very solidly constructed, with some non-slip rubber under the foot pocket to avoid slipping on pool decks. Really useful for tec divers staggering around with sling tanks under each arm, but nice for the rest of us too.
The two big knocks that I had read were (i) hard to engage in the water, and (ii) if you dive without a fullsuit, they rub the front of your legs. I didn't find either to be the case - one quick kick and you are off, and, although I wouldn't run a marathon in them, they are not uncomfortable to walk around in.
The one thing I do still struggle with is climbing ladders in them (when you step up, the blade "catches" the water and tries to lock down). But I suspect it is a matter of perfecting the "leaning back" technique when climbing the ladder.
I do worry a bit about how long they will last. They look really solid, but once the locking mechanism goes, you would have to throw them away. We'll just have to see...
from Coeur d Alene, Idaho on 12/5/2008
Comments about Omega Aquatics Omega Aquatics Amphibian Classic Scuba Fin:
I liked at first, but after about 10 shore dives one fin cracked up the middle under the boot. Then after about 15 dives the latch broke. So no more flip fin. If you do boat dives these fins would be great, if you shore dive, put them on in the water.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Knoxville, TN on 8/21/2008
Comments about Omega Aquatics Omega Aquatics Amphibian Classic Scuba Fin:
Fins are easy to walk in, great for moving around a crowded boat. Even greater on entry, and lock easily with just a couple of kicks.
However, if you had to walk very far in them, one needs to be wearing a fairly heavy suit, as they rub on the front of your legs.
These are big fins, which take a lot of force to move.. compared to split fins they are a tough change. However, if you use jets or some other solid fin, they would be easy.
With one of my boots, I could not move the latch (depends on the heal "edge", and had to remove to get on the boat. Other boots worked fine.
Bottom line, I actually like them..just need to get used to the strengh required to kick with them.
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
from Newcastle, CA on 6/26/2008
Comments about Omega Aquatics Omega Aquatics Amphibian Classic Scuba Fin:
These worked well on the tenders used to take us to dive site. Made it easy to move around in the restricted space. Good shin protection when getting back on board. Works well, decent propulsion properties.
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
from Culpeper, Va. on 5/29/2008
Comments about Omega Aquatics Omega Aquatics Amphibian Classic Scuba Fin:
This is a great fin. Powerful, comfotable, and most of all EASY TO WALK IN.
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
from Ruston, LA on 5/28/2008
Comments about Omega Aquatics Omega Aquatics Amphibian Classic Scuba Fin:
Very well made fin, a little wierd to look at, but they acutally WORK!! Love being able to walk in the fins. The release catch is stiff and requires a little practice to get use to.