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Mares Avanti Excel Full Foot Fins

SKU: MRSFAEX


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DESCRIPTION
Mares performed numerous tests on new materials in the field and in the lab. With this test information and after intense computer simulations, the Mares Avanti Excel was born. Mares design is inspired by marine mammals. Channel Thrust technology maximizes the channeling of water and moves a much greater amount of water compared to other fins of the same size. The result is greater thrusting power with the same amount of effort. Latest development in Channel Thrust is the Super-channel. The blade is designed with a large flexible central Super-channel propelling water-flow more efficiently down the fin blade instead of letting it spill over the sides for optimal performance and minimal diver effort. The elastic Optimized Pivot Blade (OPB) system ensures that the blade is always at an optimal angle during both the upward and downward strokes, giving considerably increased efficiency.

FEATURES
  • Optimized Pivot Blade (OPB) system
  • Channel Thrust Technology
  • Whale Tail Power
  • Tri-Material Construction

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Mares Avanti Excel Full Foot Fins
 
4.5

(based on 8 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

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    (0)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (6)
  • Efficient (4)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • SCUBA (7)
    • Snorkeling (5)
    • Recreation (4)
      • Sizing:

      • Feels full size too small

         

        Feels half size too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        57% 

        (4 reviews)

        Feels half size too big

         

        Feels full size too big

         
      • Width:

      • Feels too narrow

         

        Feels true to width

         

        100% 

        (7 reviews)

        Feels too wide

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Advanced diver (3)

    Reviewed by 8 customers

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    9/17/2009
     
    5.0

    Great Fins!

    By yogi41

    from san diego, CA

    About Me Novice Diver

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Efficient
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Snorkeling

      Comments about Mares Avanti Excel Full Foot Fins:

      I purchased these fins for snorkeling and they work great. I can even keep up with friends that have free diving fins.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels half size too big
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      4/6/2009
       
      5.0

      Great Product

      By Bitedb8

      from San Diego, CA

      About Me Advanced Diver

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Comfortable

      Cons

      • None

      Best Uses

      • Recreation
      • SCUBA
      • Snorkeling
      • Travel

      Comments about Mares Avanti Excel Full Foot Fins:

      The most comfortable fin I have ever owned. Brought them on a trip to FL and they worked great. Cant wait to use them again.

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      8/21/2008

      (2 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Hard to beat.

      By Black and blue.

      from Miami, FL.

      About Me Recreational Diver

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Efficient
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Absolutely no cons

      Best Uses

      • Recreation
      • SCUBA
      • Snorkeling
      • Travel

      Comments about Mares Avanti Excel Full Foot Fins:

      Incredubly great pair of fins. Extremely lightweight and perfect for travel without sacraficing any performance. These fins fly without effort.

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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      5/29/2008

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Perfect Travel Fin

      By JC

      from Destin Florida

      About Me Technical Diver

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Comfortable

      Cons

      • Not Efficient
      • Travel Fin Limits

      Best Uses

      • SCUBA
      • Travel Fin

      Comments about Mares Avanti Excel Full Foot Fins:

      I loved the product for what it is. Great travel
      fin for quick boat entries. If you like to kick,
      you will find limits in propulsion. I tend
      to drift along on long dives. The fin is great for penetration
      diving due to it's small size. Very Very soft foot pocket.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels half size too big
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      12/12/2007

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Lightweight & powerful

      By Deb

      from Florida

      About Me Divemaster

      See all my reviews

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      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Efficient

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Recreation
        • SCUBA
        • Snorkeling

        Comments about Mares Avanti Excel Full Foot Fins:

        Great fins for air travel and boat diving. Lightweight, which is important in staying under the 50# airline rule to avoid extra charges. Yet strong enough to swim across strong currents. I have a narrow foot, so I used short socks that kept my feet warm and comfy. First non-bootie fin, and I love it!

        Service and delivery comments:

        First experience with Leisure Pro, and it was outstanding!

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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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