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Mares Quattro Excel Open Heel Fins

SKU: MRSFQE


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DESCRIPTION
Greater thrust with the same effort

Born following numerous tests on new materials in the field and in the lab, and after lengthy computer simulations intended to improve the performance.

FEATURES
  • The Super Channel Thrust makes it possible to channel the water and optimize thrust in comparison to other fins of similar size.
  • The elastic OPB system ensures that the blade is always at an optimal angle during both the upward and downward strokes, thus considerably increasing efficiency.
  • The "whale fin" section in the foot pocket allows for greater transmission of power, with improved sensitivity when finning.
  • In order to improve performance over the already legendary Avanti Quattro, three different materials were used.
  • The consequent advantage is greater thrust with the same effort.
  • The straps feature ABS (Adjustable Binding System), recognized worldwide as the best strap closure and adjustment system.

PRODUCT REVIEW

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Mares Quattro Excel Open Heel Fins
 
4.2

(based on 5 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Accommodates boots (5)
  • Comfortable (5)
  • Efficient (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • SCUBA (5)
      • Sizing:

      • Feels full size too small

         

        Feels half size too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        100% 

        (5 reviews)

        Feels half size too big

         

        Feels full size too big

         
      • Width:

      • Feels too narrow

         

        Feels true to width

         

        100% 

        (5 reviews)

        Feels too wide

         
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      • Divemaster (3)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    3/13/2009
     
    5.0

    High quality powerful fin

    By Buoyant kate

    from Santa Cruz

    About Me Recreational Diver

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Accommodates Boots
    • Comfortable
    • Efficient

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • SCUBA

      Comments about Mares Quattro Excel Open Heel Fins:

      Very high quality durable powerful fins. Must faster than my Oceanic split fins. Found fin clips convenient once you have mastered the fitting size.

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      9/3/2008

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Awesome (don't listen to complaints)

      By Nate

      from MO

      About Me Divemaster

      Pros

      • Accommodates Boots
      • Comfortable
      • Efficient
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • SCUBA

        Comments about Mares Quattro Excel Open Heel Fins:

        These fins are great. The stated cons, in my opinion, should be ignored. I have over 200 dives
        with mine and they still look new. If you have touble getting them on and off it's because you need a different size, and make no mistake these are more expensive for a reason, they are not for beginners or snorkling. If you are a new diver I would recomend a more flexible fin with less power. If your looking for a great fin with a lot of power and very comfortable, then the only thing else you need is a set of springs to make donning and removing a sinch and you are set.

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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        2/24/2008
         
        5.0

        Raw power at the tip of your toes!

        By Samouz

        from Mukalla, Yemen

        About Me Divemaster

        See all my reviews

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Accommodates Boots
        • Comfortable
        • Efficient

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • SCUBA

          Comments about Mares Quattro Excel Open Heel Fins:

          Another improvement by Mares, the aerodynamic shape really helps with the thrust of the fin, and the new abs plus buckle is really much easier to handle than the previous version. The colors are a little too flashy though!

          Service and delivery comments:

          Delivery was great and on time, as well as the product being in tact and customer service staff were friendly and quite well informed by simply asking one detail for order verification!

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

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          10/10/2007
           
          4.0

          The

          By Got2Dive

          from North Carolina

          About Me Advanced Diver

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Accommodates Boots
          • Comfortable
          • Efficient
          • Great looking
          • Powerful

          Cons

          • Expensive
          • Reliability questionable
          • Too long for easy travel

          Best Uses

          • SCUBA

          Comments about Mares Quattro Excel Open Heel Fins:

          Awesome SCUBA fin, comfortable and super fast. Generates a lot of thrust underwater, but not suitable for surface swimming or snorkeling.

          One of mine suffered blade separation in the enter of the blade after <20 dives and had to be replaced Makes me question the reliability of what is an expensive set of fins.

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

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          9/27/2007
           
          2.0

          Mixed Review

          By Big Bill

          from Martha's Vineyard Ma.

          About Me Advanced Diver, Divemaster

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Accommodates Boots
          • Comfortable
          • Efficient

          Cons

          • Blade breaking down
          • No give in straps
          • Poor Design

          Best Uses

          • Recreation
          • SCUBA

          Comments about Mares Quattro Excel Open Heel Fins:

          Very unhappy blade beaking down after one season
          No strech straps dangerous hard to get off and on

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

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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