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All rubber construction with standard "like-they-used-to-make-them" metal buckles. Excellent fit, comfort and propulsion in a ventedneoprene fin. This is the "original" scuba fin, with a tried and true design that has maintained its popularity. This fin is the sole choice of many combat and tactical units worldwide. The unique rubber compound allows you to achieve greater efficiency by reducing the overall weight and adding a snap back quality.
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from Japan on 1/11/2011
Comments about XS Scuba XS Scuba Turtle Fins:
I have these fins in both 2XL and 3XL, bought from different places. The 2XLs I have are alot more sturdy than the 3XLs that I got from leisurepro. Also both have differnt XS logos, not sure if one or the other is just old stock or if they are made this way. Either way both are excellent fins though it seems the 2XLs will last a lifetime compared to the 3s which are alot more flimsy. i got the 3XLs to accomodate my rock boots, the 2s were just a tad bit too snug, but they get their play time when im not using the drysuit.
Comments about XS Scuba XS Scuba Turtle Fins:
I am a commercial diver and underwater welder. I wear these fins about 5 times a week, swimming through rocks, barnacles, cables.....you name it. I have over 3000 dives to my name and have owned many fins. These are the best bar none. I have an unused set hanging in my closet for when my first set with over 700 dives on them finally gives way.
Comments about XS Scuba XS Scuba Turtle Fins:
These rock, although they're negative in the water and will bring the feet down slightly without some readjustment in confined water; however, they accommodate rock boots and are wonderful for alternative kicks like the frog kick and modified flutter kick.
from San Diego, CA on 8/21/2009
Comments about XS Scuba XS Scuba Turtle Fins:
I love these fins/ used them for years. Sometimes I try a pair of "newfangled" fins, but always return to TURTLES for their efficiency.
from Seattle, WA on 8/19/2009
Comments about XS Scuba XS Scuba Turtle Fins:
I use these fins with a thick neoprene drysuit that has large, durable attached boots. My shoe size is 11, and the 3XXL Turtles fit perfectly. The fins are quite heavy, so there's no need to use ankle weights.
If I was expecting to fight a lot of current during a dive, I'd probably use my split fins instead, as the Turtles might cause cramping.
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from Stanwood Washington on 2/27/2009
Comments about XS Scuba XS Scuba Turtle Fins:
These fins are like an extension of your own body-they feel very natural-best fin yet for frog kicking-In a race my slingshots would shoot me through the water faster but I have yet to dive in a race.For ultimate control,varying kick techniques, cornering in tight quarters & minimalizing silting, these are the fins to use
from Sarnia, Ontario, Canada on 1/15/2009
Comments about XS Scuba XS Scuba Turtle Fins:
I have tried all types of fins, but since being recommended these fins and used them on several technical dives, I have nothing but good things to say about them. Comfortable, fit is perfect, functionality is at it's best, durable but mostly tough as hell. Love em.
from Milw. Lake Mich. on 11/27/2008
Comments about XS Scuba XS Scuba Turtle Fins:
I use this with a dry suit for penetration wreck diving. Fins are short but powerful for tight turns. They aren't fast but stiff.. 100% rubber so the weight is good so I don't have to wear ankle weights. I use another type of fin for open water stuff..
from massachusetts on 8/21/2008
Comments about XS Scuba XS Scuba Turtle Fins:
Product functions well -- added spring straps to replace the rubber straps
Very prompt delivery