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Tusa Platina Plus Open Heel Fins (SF-5X)

SKU: TBTF5X


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DESCRIPTION
The Tusa SF-5X Platina Plus is one of the most advanced urethane fin available, featuring a multi-compound design and TUSA's patented Hybrid Blade System (H.B.S.).
The SF-5X offers unparalleled propulsion, efficiency and power transfer. Incredibly stiff urethane side rails and ultra-responsive membrane blade combine to give unlimited kicking potential. The Platina Plus will complement a more traditional kicking style or a split-fin style kick. It is ideally suited for all conditions, consistently delivering superior performance and efficiency. The material characteristics of urethane and TUSA's superior design make the SF-5X Platina Plus the fin of the future.

FEATURES
  • Tusa's only multi-compound urethane fin
  • Newly designed Hybrid Blade System (H.B.S.)
  • Unlimited kick potential and response from H.B.S.
  • Maximum propulsion and comfort
  • More efficient then most split fins
  • Superior memory resilience and rebound
  • The SF-5x HBK is availaible with Tusa's new TA-80 spring strap

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Tusa Platina Plus Open Heel Fins (SF-5X)
 
4.6

(based on 5 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Efficient (5)
  • Accommodates boots (4)
  • Comfortable (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • SCUBA (4)
      • 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

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Advanced diver (3)

    Reviews

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    2/18/2010
     
    5.0

    absolutely brilliant comportable

    By Soo

    from Pohang, Gyeungbuk, South Korea

    About Me Professional

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Efficient

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • SCUBA

      Comments about Tusa Platina Plus Open Heel Fins (SF-5X):

      nice propulsion and comfortable.

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      9/17/2009
       
      5.0

      Good fins!

      By Dave

      from Ukiah , Ca

      About Me Advanced Diver

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Accommodates Boots
      • Comfortable
      • Efficient

      Cons

      • Heavy

      Best Uses

      • Recreation
      • Snorkeling

      Comments about Tusa Platina Plus Open Heel Fins (SF-5X):

      Good fins, powerful good thrust, perfect for N Cal freediving. abs, fish and crab, to 35'. Great for swimming out from shore easy to move around the rocks underwater.
      No the prettiest fins and a little heavy but they work great.

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      3/22/2009
       
      4.0

      Cool fins!

      By M5

      from Houston, TX

      About Me Advanced Diver

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Accommodates Boots
      • Efficient

      Cons

      • Heavy

      Best Uses

      • SCUBA

      Comments about Tusa Platina Plus Open Heel Fins (SF-5X):

      Good fins, but they are heavy. If you're trying to keep the bag weight under 50#, these are not your best friends... But for fit and finish, they are typical TUSA- nice!

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      3/8/2009
       
      5.0

      Excellent Fins

      By Scuba Steve

      from Kansas City, MO

      About Me Professional Diver

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Accommodates Boots
      • Comfortable
      • Efficient
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • SCUBA

        Comments about Tusa Platina Plus Open Heel Fins (SF-5X):

        Fins provide the power you need with little effort. These are the best fins I have ever used.

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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        1/22/2009
         
        4.0

        Great fins. Exactly as described.

        By Lois

        from Pennsylvania USA

        About Me Advanced Diver

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        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Accommodates Boots
        • Comfortable
        • Efficient
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Recreation
          • SCUBA
          • Snorkeling
          • Travel

          Comments about Tusa Platina Plus Open Heel Fins (SF-5X):

          Use these fins in cold water diving in lakes and quarries and ocean diving. Foot pocket accomodates boots and very comfortable. Great propulsion.

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

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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