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Mares Excel Plus Open Heel Fins
 
4.0

(based on 10 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

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    (1)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Efficient (8)
  • Accommodates boots (7)
  • Comfortable (6)

Cons

  • Heavy (3)

Best Uses

  • SCUBA (9)
  • Snorkeling (4)
    • Sizing:
    • Feels full size too small

       

      Feels half size too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      90% 

      (9 reviews)

      Feels half size too big

       

      Feels full size too big

       
    • Width:
    • Feels too narrow

       

      Feels true to width

       

      100% 

      (10 reviews)

      Feels too wide

       
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Advanced (4), Casual/ recreational (3)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (5)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

stiff

These are the stiffest mares fins by far. On the plus side they give a lot of thrust when frog-kicking, comparable in feel to jetfins/slipstream (but more comfortable). Helicopter turns are ok...Read complete review

These are the stiffest mares fins by far. On the plus side they give a lot of thrust when frog-kicking, comparable in feel to jetfins/slipstream (but more comfortable). Helicopter turns are ok, reverse swim is possible but not easy. If you're a big/stocky dude and you're pushing heavy gear through current, then they're perfect. If not then the classic Quattro is a better choice, IMHO; cheaper, less foot and ankle stress, more maneuverable, and still plenty of power.

I have no comment on the complicated mares buckles because I installed spring straps straight away when I bought them. I wear a US 11.5 and the regular size fits perfect with 5mm boot. Stiffness generates a lot of pressure on top of the foot; I wouldn't want to try the original version with the half plastic foot pocket top. Still, more comfortable and better fit than oms slipstream or jets.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Buckle failure, foot/ankle stress

Buckle failed on my third dive -- plastic snapped in two mid-kick.

I find these fins add a lot of stress to the ankle and foot. I am a tall sli...Read complete review

Buckle failed on my third dive -- plastic snapped in two mid-kick.

I find these fins add a lot of stress to the ankle and foot. I am a tall slim guy and I find that these fins actually cup and move too much water vertically as opposed to generating forward power. Because these fins move so much water they actually tend to move you around if you're slim.

If you're a bigger person and like a REALLY stiff fin then this in the one for you. Otherwise, I'd be looking at other fins.

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4.0

stiff

By naui DM

from philippines

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Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Efficient

Cons

  • Heavy

Best Uses

  • SCUBA
  • Technical Diving

Comments about Mares Excel Plus Open Heel Fins:

These are the stiffest mares fins by far. On the plus side they give a lot of thrust when frog-kicking, comparable in feel to jetfins/slipstream (but more comfortable). Helicopter turns are ok, reverse swim is possible but not easy. If you're a big/stocky dude and you're pushing heavy gear through current, then they're perfect. If not then the classic Quattro is a better choice, IMHO; cheaper, less foot and ankle stress, more maneuverable, and still plenty of power.

I have no comment on the complicated mares buckles because I installed spring straps straight away when I bought them. I wear a US 11.5 and the regular size fits perfect with 5mm boot. Stiffness generates a lot of pressure on top of the foot; I wouldn't want to try the original version with the half plastic foot pocket top. Still, more comfortable and better fit than oms slipstream or jets.

  • Sizing:
  • Feels half size too big
  • Width:
  • Feels true to width
  • Was this a gift?:
  • No

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(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Excelent pair of fins

By juanfr22

from Bogota, Colombia

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Pros

  • Accommodates Boots
  • Comfortable
  • Efficient

Cons

  • Heavy

Best Uses

  • Recreation
  • SCUBA

Comments about Mares Excel Plus Open Heel Fins:

Im an advanced open water diver who uses the mares excel plus, they are great fins, a bit heavy and long but very efficient and provide great thrust.
Great for all-around diving, not too flexible/soft nor too stiff/hard, just in between. Highly recommended.

  • Sizing:
  • Feels true to size
  • Width:
  • Feels true to width

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(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Very good fins...very efficient

By Deni

from São Paulo - Brazil

About Me Advanced

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Efficient

Cons

    Best Uses

    • SCUBA

    Comments about Mares Excel Plus Open Heel Fins:

    Very good fins, perfect for scuba diving.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

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    (0 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Hate the buckles

    By Just Me

    from Regina, SK

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Accommodates Boots
    • Efficient

    Cons

    • To fast losing buddy
    • Uncomfortable

    Best Uses

    • SCUBA
    • Snorkeling

    Comments about Mares Excel Plus Open Heel Fins:

    Get spring straps immediately or carry a pry bar to open the buckle. Locked or unlocked it doesn't matter, they don't work. Like all Mare products they have to make something that is garbage. Not only would I not recommend these to a friend I wouldn't give them to a friend, could barely bring myself o give these to an enemy.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

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    (0 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    "I would buy this product again and agai

    By shaggy

    from gold coast

    About Me Advanced Diver

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accommodates Boots
    • Comfortable
    • Efficient
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • SCUBA

      Comments about Mares Excel Plus Open Heel Fins:

      Great set of fins

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width

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