Comments about Mares Avanti Super-Channel Open Heel Fins:

I like using full foot fins but we were going to Cuaracao and had a lot of rough shore dives planned, they worked great. The first day we tried a snorkle dive and found that the fins did not work that well as you lost the water on the fin when it hit the surface and some of the down stroke was needed to load the fin again. BUT, the first scuba dive was unbelivable. The power this fins produce with a slow long stroke was fantastic. Frog kicks worked great, lots of forward movement with little effort. The fins did not feel heavy in the water and the buckel system was easy once you learned to squeeze the clip on the end and the whole buckle released back and the strap would almost fall off. Put your foot in the fins and push the buckle system toward the end and click your in, very easy, even with gloves. My legs did not get tired or crampup. If used correcly these fins will save you air as you will need less leg movement for the same forward motion. My wife also has the same fins and we had to watch where we were to keep behind the guild.

Comments about Mares Avanti Super-Channel Open Heel Fins:

I ordered these fins in a size regular and was worried they wouldn't fit because I am a size 11 with a wide foot and high instep. The fin fit fine with room to spare. Very comfortable. They look pretty cool too. They performed well during a day of diving. I do not use the quick release I just slide the strap off the back of my heel. They are great fins I have no complaints

Comments about Mares Avanti Super-Channel Open Heel Fins:

I purchased these as a replacement to my ancient US Divers Compro for my dive in Saint Thomas. They fit well with 3mm booties , I am a size 11 with a wide foot and high instep and the regular was a good fit. During the dive I became sick and blew chunks thru my regulator. I am usually not sick but I think its because the night before the dive I indulged in sweet and sour pork , Mai Tai's and a bottle of tequila. However I was able to rapidly retreat back to the boat even though I had to swim thru puke. I highly recommend these fins but please, whatever you do .."Don't Drink and Dive"

Comments about Mares Avanti Super-Channel Open Heel Fins:

Much lighter than my old power planas. Very good for using with a frog kick while doing u/w photography.

Comments about Mares Avanti Super-Channel Open Heel Fins:

Great fins, accommodates boots easily and is very comfortable, as well as efficient at cheaper price compared to other fins. Highly recommend!