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Atomic Aquatics Split Fins "Smoke on the Water"

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DESCRIPTION
Split fins have become the most popular style fin in diving today. Just look around when you are out beach diving or on the charter boat and you will soon discover that more divers are making the switch to this style fin. Why are they so popular? They are popular because they work, and you, work less! A split fin performs more like the combination of a whale's tail and a propeller. When you kick the two separate blades twist and create more of a propeller surface which will increase your propulsion and lift. You feel as if the fin is not strong enough to keep you moving as fast as you are accustomed with your full bladed fin, yet you cover the same distance in the same time. Less drag, more thrust and most important less strength is used. The split fin design is not only unique; it uses the latest technology in composite plastic polymer materials to give a light fin (Great Travel Fin) and one that increases thrust and reduces fatigue. Fin is equipped with EZ-LOK Buckles which snap on and off with ease, yet will not disengage accidentally, and the new spring strap. So make the switch and use less effort which equates to less air usage and longer more comfortable dives.

FEATURES
  • New EZ-LOK Buckle System
  • 180° Swivel Buckles
  • New Spring Straps 316 Stainless Steel
  • Light Weight Polymer Materials
  • Split Fin Technology
  • More Thrust Less Fatigue

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Atomic Aquatics Split Fins "Smoke on the Water"
 
4.7

(based on 35 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (29)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Efficient (32)
  • Accommodates boots (31)
  • Comfortable (30)
  • Lightweight (11)

Cons

  • Heavy (4)

Best Uses

  • SCUBA (31)
  • Snorkeling (18)
  • Recreation (14)
  • Travel (4)
    • Sizing:

    • Feels full size too small

       

      Feels half size too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      91% 

      (30 reviews)

      Feels half size too big

       

      Feels full size too big

       
    • Width:

    • Feels too narrow

       

      Feels true to width

       

      94% 

      (31 reviews)

      Feels too wide

       
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Advanced diver (10), Recreational diver (9), Advanced (5), Casual/ recreational (5), Beginner (3)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (10)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Well Worth the Money

I have owned "regular" fins for 15 years before my research lead me to these. Efficiency from split fin design is gained by using shorter kick strokes within the diver's wake prof...Read complete review

I have owned "regular" fins for 15 years before my research lead me to these. Efficiency from split fin design is gained by using shorter kick strokes within the diver's wake profile. Less effort for the same speed means less air is used and more bottom time.

These fins offer at least two other distint advantages: Spring tension strap allows for quick and secure donning & removal. The 2nd advantage is that the fins float even in fresh water. Both features are a real plus for divers of all experience levels.
These fins are a little wider than some fins making them just a little harder to pack on trips.

Their overall design, quality and performance represent the state-of-the-art of fin technology in my opinion, and will provide you with years of dependable service. My wife also owns a pair these fins.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Great Fin, Lousy Springs

The springs and clips are not designed well. When you adjust the strength of the spring, you need a screw driver and not make a mistake in the reassemble of the clip; otherwise you...Read complete review

The springs and clips are not designed well. When you adjust the strength of the spring, you need a screw driver and not make a mistake in the reassemble of the clip; otherwise you will lose a dive. The clips are easily broken though it's mostly cosmetic and you can still use the fin, but you do worry about the strength of the clip. Save you money and don't buy the fins with springs.

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2/1/2012
 
4.0

Good fins

By Kirill

from Sydney AU

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

  • Accommodates Boots
  • Comfortable
  • Efficient

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Recreation
    • SCUBA

    Comments about Atomic Aquatics Split Fins "Smoke on the Water":

    I've done just 10 dives with these fins. I took them with me on vacation to Fiji. They will not fit into every suitcase. Likely I have a big one and they fit in just fine with straps removed.

    On the island I met a dive-instructor who use same fins just in different colour for the last 2 years and they looks like new to me. The only thing she said that colour has faded because she exposes them to the Fiji sun a lot.

    I use boots for shore dives with thick soil. This I would say is the only concern. I where US size 10 and bought fins in Large size. They fit snug. The spring straps are tensioned a good deal, but does not cause any discomfort. Because of snug fit it's also a bit problematic to put them on and off, but this is very minor issue. May be I'm just too picky.

    Other than that they are excellent fins: performance, no fatigue what so ever, and the spring straps are good.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels half size too small
    • Width:
    • Feels too narrow
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    12/24/2011
     
    4.0

    Easy On-Off and Plenty of Power

    By Melissa

    from Missoula, MT

    About Me Advanced

    Pros

    • Accommodates Boots
    • Comfortable
    • Efficient

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • SCUBA
      • Snorkeling
      • Travel

      Comments about Atomic Aquatics Split Fins "Smoke on the Water":

      Used in 78-80 F salt water boat dives. I read Q&A where LeisurePro said these are negatively buoyant... incorrect. Fins are POSITIVELY Buoyant, so ankle weights are a consideration. Extremely easy to get on and off. Great in variety of conditions from stronger current drift dives to very little current. Fit well with 5mm booties and comfortable. Overall, I would recommend these fins and am pleased.

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      11/22/2011
       
      5.0

      Great Deal and service

      By musty

      from MN

      About Me Beginner

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Accommodates Boots
      • Comfortable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Recreation
        • SCUBA
        • Snorkeling

        Comments about Atomic Aquatics Split Fins "Smoke on the Water":

        Great looking item can not wait to use it.

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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        10/4/2011
         
        5.0

        Easy for the weak people

        By jilopher

        from Seattle, WA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

        • Accommodates Boots
        • Comfortable
        • Easy on and off
        • Efficient
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • It just looks heavy onlin

        Best Uses

        • Recreation
        • Snorkeling
        • Travel

        Comments about Atomic Aquatics Split Fins "Smoke on the Water":

        I own the scuba pro seawing and like the weight, easy on/off but they are a bit more buoyant when just surface snorkeling. I broke my ankle and could use them but with slight pain. So my hubby got me these SPLIT FINs that looked bulky and heavy. Do NOT judge it from the looks. These split fins are like butter in the water. Everyone borrows them and then buys them!

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        9/27/2011
         
        5.0

        Great Open Water Fins!

        By JavaDiver

        from Jakarta, Indoensia

        About Me Beginner

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        Pros

        • Accommodates Boots
        • Comfortable
        • Efficient
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • SCUBA

          Comments about Atomic Aquatics Split Fins "Smoke on the Water":

          The steel spring straps on these fins are excellent. Also, Kicking is very easy with great propulsion. Foot pocket was larger than I expected, and too big for use with a bootie, but perfect for use with a molded sole dive boot. They're very lightweight, but also rather long (around 32 inches), so maybe difficult to travel with. Overall though, an excellent fin - well worth the money.

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

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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