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AquaLung Slingshot Open Heel Fins

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DESCRIPTION
When someone says the word "slingshot", most people gain mental images of something moving fast and adeptly. Those images are key to Aqua Lung's new Slingshot fins. They will help you move through the water with speed and ease you never thought possible. These fins brag of having Power Bands, which are basically coiled energy waiting to spring into action. The mid-foot joint increases the Slingshot's flexibility, which will make each kick more efficient and comfortable, partially due to the fact it move the source of your kicks from the front of your foot to the entire leg. Finally, much like a car or high-end bicycle has a gear shift, so do the Slingshot fins. The gear shift allows you choose one of three settings to control your energy and effort levels in response to your diving conditions.

Because these fins contain harnessed energy and an ingenious design, you'll experience less fatigue and joint pain and more enjoyment than you would wearing any other fins.

FEATURES
  • Power Bands for increased kicking efficiency.
  • Gear shift for adaptability.
  • Mid-foot joint for unparalleled flexibility and comfort.

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AquaLung Slingshot Open Heel Fins
 
4.6

(based on 57 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (38)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (16)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Accommodates boots (54)
  • Comfortable (54)
  • Efficient (47)
  • Lightweight (16)

Cons

  • Heavy (11)

Best Uses

  • SCUBA (57)
  • Recreation (34)
  • Snorkeling (24)
  • Travel (4)
    • Sizing:

    • Feels full size too small

       

      Feels half size too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      88% 

      (50 reviews)

      Feels half size too big

       

      Feels full size too big

       
    • Width:

    • Feels too narrow

       

      Feels true to width

       

      94% 

      (51 reviews)

      Feels too wide

       
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Advanced (12), Recreational diver (12), Advanced diver (11), Casual/ recreational (8), Professional diver (6)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (13)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Nice Fins but flawed

These fins are what they are advertised to be in that they are powerful and are easy on the feet. However, my first use of the fins did not last one day in open ...Read complete review

These fins are what they are advertised to be in that they are powerful and are easy on the feet. However, my first use of the fins did not last one day in open water. It may be a fluke, but one of the power bands broke near the fin end of the band. They became unusable during my second dive of the day. Fortunately I brought a second set of fins. I was on an 8-day live aboard trip in Thailand and would have not been able to dive had I not thought to bring spare fins. This flaw is crippling to a dive trip if they are your only fins and it should be addressed at the manufacturer's level. For their price, this is a very big risk.

Having said this, Leisurepro has provided excellent service and will be replacing my fins. I am more than willing to try them again. I believe this incident is isolated and probably won't happen again. But I will take a spare pair just in case.

When the fins did work, they were very powerful and there is less stress on the foot. The fin is isolated from the foot pocket allowing the action of the fin to take place without bending the foot.

The foot pocket is a little wide but they are very comfortable.

Another drawback is their length when it comes to packing. They are a long fin, so have a big dive if you want to travel with them. Their length and width provide excellent power, however.

Great product. I just got the one in a million misfit fin. Perhaps I will write another review when I test the replacement fins.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

The Bands broke twice on me. NOT FUN!!!!

Was diving in Cozumel, Mexico and had a Band snap at 100 feet. Not fun! Like swimming with a Flat tire. Can't kick. I had to rent fins for the rest of the...Read complete review

Was diving in Cozumel, Mexico and had a Band snap at 100 feet. Not fun! Like swimming with a Flat tire. Can't kick. I had to rent fins for the rest of the week.Called Leisure Pro when I returned they sent me two Bands.Diving in Lake Michigan two weeks ago, 50 feet down and had another Band snap.I called Leisure Pro to return the FINS. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. I'm going with something else. These fins have cost me too much.* Abandoned Dive in Cozumel and didn't do 2nd Tank.* Abandoned Dive in Lake Michigan - Cost of the Boat.* [...]** And One very upset Dive Partner - same friend on both dives.Further more, I called Aqua Lung to complain and they said Leisure Pro is not an Authorized Dealer for their Product.Also, Aqua Lung told me they had all kind of problems in the past with the Bands. About two years ago, they changed the Band design and haven't had any problems.I wonder if Leisure Pro Sold me a new old design of the fin. In any event, I've had enough.

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2/8/2012
 
5.0

Confortable/Efficient

By Mike

from Central City, PA

About Me Advanced

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Pros

  • Accommodates Boots
  • Comfortable
  • EASY ON EASY OFF
  • Efficient
  • Lightweight

Cons

    Best Uses

    • SCUBA
    • Travel

    Comments about AquaLung Slingshot Open Heel Fins:

    Enjoyed diving with these fins. Made propulsion nearly effortless. Also like the adjustable tension on the fins.

    • 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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    1/1/2012
     
    4.0

    Great value and great confort

    By Chemy

    from Chichiriviche de la Costa, Vargas, Vzla

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

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    Pros

    • Accommodates Boots
    • Comfortable
    • Efficient

    Cons

    • Heavy

    Best Uses

    • Recreation
    • SCUBA
    • Snorkeling

    Comments about AquaLung Slingshot Open Heel Fins:

    A great fin, you can't feel so many difference between a "speed" or another but after a few kicks you will feel it. It's also a pretty heavy fin, but not so much.
    Español: Una gran chapaleta, no sientes mucho la diferencia entre una "velocidad" y otra, pero luego de algunas patadas se siente. Adicionalmente se nota algo pesada la chapaleta, pero no demasiado.

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

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    12/7/2011
     
    5.0

    SLINGSHOT

    By Udo

    from Orange, CA.

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    Pros

    • Accommodates Boots
    • Comfortable
    • Efficient

    Cons

    • Heavy

    Best Uses

    • Recreation
    • SCUBA
    • Snorkeling

    Comments about AquaLung Slingshot Open Heel Fins:

    Took a little longer than normal for shipping.

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

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    8/20/2011
     
    4.0

    Good fin tougher than expected

    By EHM

    from Montreal, Canada

    About Me Advanced

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    Pros

    • Accommodates Boots
    • Comfortable
    • Efficient

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • SCUBA

      Comments about AquaLung Slingshot Open Heel Fins:

      I have now used these fins for two years (over 70 dives). Great fins. Fast and comfortable. The adjustments work. Good in medium current at the 2 or 3 setting. Tougher than anticipated. Just replaced one of the slings. Took two minutes. Strongly recommend you have a spare sling or two in your save a dive kit.

      • 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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      8/19/2011
       
      5.0

      Lived up to all the rave reviews!

      By Teeny

      from Birmingham, AL

      About Me Advanced

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      Pros

      • Accommodates Boots
      • Comfortable
      • Efficient

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • SCUBA
        • Snorkeling

        Comments about AquaLung Slingshot Open Heel Fins:

        I purchased these fins based on the Scuba Lab reviews from 2010 where they were ranked #2 following the ScubaPro Sea Nova. It was a last minute purchase, so I relied heavily on reviews left by other seasoned divers. I chose these despite critiques that they were heavy due to reported fragility of the Sea Nova hinge. I just returned from a dive trip and am thrilled I chose these fins. Their weight is not significant, especially once you're in the water (did not have to change weights on account of the fins). What I did notice was how fast and efficient these fins truly were. They were easy on my joints, fit my booties perfectly not causing numbness at any point in the dive, and made me the most agile and speedy diver under the water. I didn't use the gear settings, so I am unable to review that feature. Bottom line: You will not be disappointed with these fantastic fins. Between these and my previous ScubaPro fins, I would definitely go with Aqua Lung.

        • 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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