Sherwood Product Reviews and Ratings - Fins - Sherwood Kinesis Open heel Fins from Leisure Pro

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Brand: Sherwood

Located in: Essential Equipment, Fins

The New Sherwood fins utilize the patented Optimal Pivot Blade (OPB) technology to increase kick efficiency, minimize fatigue and maximize acceleration. Effortless propulsion with optimum thrust. Effortless propulsion with optimum thrust. During the kick cycle the structure of traditional fins creates a limit to the angle of which the blade can flex. This limit allows only a small part ofthe fin blade to push water in the direction of the kick, while the remaining part pushes the water in the opposite direction, reducing the diver's forward thrust. The O.P.B. system causes the blade to flex at an optimal angle during both the upward and downward strokes. This optimal angle allows the majority of the blade to push a larger volume of water in the proper direction and greatly increase efficiency. All of the diver's kicking effort translates into positive thrust. Traditional fins produce lower levels of thrust at different points in the kicking cycle with substantial differences between the maximum and minimum values. The O.P.B. system produces optimal thrust throughout every phase of the kicking cycle, which minimizes fatigue and produces a more fluid movement through the water.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.7 stars

(based on 12 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Sizing:

Feels true to size(12)

Width:

Feels true to width(11)

Pros:

Accommodates boots(11), Comfortable(10), Efficient(11), Lightweight(3)

Best Uses:

Recreation(6), SCUBA(11), Snorkeling(4)

Describe Yourself:

Advanced diver(4)

Disappointed

By Ryan

from Bridgetown, Barbados on 9/20/2010

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Lightweight

Cons:

Not Efficient

Describe Yourself:

Advanced

Was this a gift?:

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Kinesis Open heel Fins:

I thought I knew how to use a pair of fins - until I got a pair of these. I read all of the reviews posted here and decided on buying them. From the first day I used them I felt as though they didn't give me much propulsion - especially against a current. To confirm what I suspected, I resorted back to the inexpensive Mares Avanti HP Full Foot Fins that my favorite dive shop rents to its customers. I was then able zoom through the water in those fins which were 1/3 the price. I think it has to the with the flexibility of the fins. The Sherwoods are noticably more rigid than the Mares Avantis. They just didn't work for me.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great for All sizes

By JDG

from Coral Springs, Fl on 6/9/2010

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels too wide

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Recreation, SCUBA, Snorkeling, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Beginner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Kinesis Open heel Fins:

I am 6'3" and 250+ pounds. I was debating on these, the Scubapro Seawing Nova , and split fins. Boy am I glad I choose these. They fit phenomenally with boots, they have good straps, they look fantastic and perform even better. The propulsion, the agility and the design make for an excellent all around fin for normal size and us heavier guys as well. I prefer these over teh splits by a mile, and just a bit better then the seawings.

very nice fins

By RA from Philadelphia, PA on 5/11/2010

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient, Lightweight

Best Uses:

SCUBA

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Kinesis Open heel Fins:

very easy fins to kick yet generate enough power to go through strong current. love these fins. also very light weight. super easy to take them off in the water, too. would buy them again!

Like Mares Volo

By MOtto

from Clayton, CA on 8/15/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Efficient

Best Uses:

Recreation, SCUBA

Describe Yourself:

Divemaster

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Kinesis Open heel Fins:

I had Volos before and use these fins as a replacement .
We went spearfishing with my buddy (he still has Volos) and I had no problem to stay beside him. Good fins for good price.

ZOOOM!

By Russell

from Northern California on 5/15/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient

Best Uses:

Recreation, SCUBA

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Kinesis Open heel Fins:

Great flipper OH! I mean fin. Having fun. Great product.

Fav of a new diver.

By Joe

from ocala, fl on 4/17/2008

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 Sherwood Sherwood Kinesis Open heel Fins:

Ok I just got my PADI card so Im a new diver but I found these fins very comfy and they moved me through the water with ease. I 5'9 220 so and the only problem I had was tring to keep from passing the class when I was in back. my instructor asked to try them and said he likes them better than his split fins. all in all im very pleased with the fins and the price i got them for. Thanks

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

True Rockets

By Onlyne

from Vancouver, BC on 3/3/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Efficient

Cons:

Hard on the ankles

Best Uses:

SCUBA

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Kinesis Open heel Fins:

Great fins, really rocket you thru the water with a flick of the foot. They are very flexible at the half way point making it very easy to use very simple foot movement to achieve alot of velocity. They are a bit long so they can tire out your ankles on long dives.

You want an efficient Fin?!?!

By Dan F

from Boston, MA on 10/10/2007

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient

Best Uses:

Recreation, SCUBA

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Kinesis Open heel Fins:

A light kick keeps you ahead of the pack! I slow my kick WAY down just to stay with my dive buddy. VERY efficient fin!

Great Fins!

By JimPott1

from Savannah,Ga. on 10/10/2007

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

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 Sherwood Sherwood Kinesis Open heel Fins:

Great fins!Very comfortable.More power,less fatigue.Easy to backfin off structure.A little pricey but well worth it.Catch 'em on sale!

I would buy this product again and again

By Diver

from Tampa on 9/25/2007

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient

Best Uses:

SCUBA

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Kinesis Open heel Fins:

Excellent

I would buy this product again.

By Dive 1 from Washington State on 7/17/2007

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient

Best Uses:

SCUBA, Tech

Describe Yourself:

Dive Rescue

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Kinesis Open heel Fins:

This is a great fin on surface and below. It thrusts you through the water with little effort even against currents.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Fin, Easy & Relaxing to Use

By Matt

from Northeast Ohio on 6/9/2007

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Width:

Feels true to width

Pros:

Accommodates Boots, Comfortable, Efficient, Excellent Fin

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Recreation, SCUBA, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sherwood Sherwood Kinesis Open heel Fins:

Best Fin that I have ever used. This fin has the ease and speed of a split fin. but has the ability to back kick to move you off of the wall. Great fin for fighting a current, because you don't have to use much energy to get great propultion.

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