Mares Raptor Open Heel Fins Small Black

Name: Mares Raptor Open Heel Fins Small Black
Brand: Mares
SKU: MRSFRP
Price: 74.95 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.2 (38 reviews)

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About Mares Raptor Open Heel Fins

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Excellent Fins, But watch for sizing

By Miles D.

Watch out for the sizing. I wear a size 9 (5mm) boots. Luckily I went for a size small(6-9). Even with the boots on the strap had to be pulled half way. I could imagine if I got a medium(9-11). I would have had to pull the strap all the way , and it would still have plenty of slack and very loose. The sizing problem also applies to the Tusa X-pert zoom which I returned (thanks to the easy return policy of LeisurePro). But atleast Mares is a little more accurate with their sizing. So I sugges...

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EXCELLENT FIN IN AND OUT OF THE WATER

By Dave R.

Great fin in the water, a big step up over my old fins (non-split). These fins go on easy and have a great release system built into the heal strap. They come off as easy yet are secure on my boots (no sloshing around)

The Raptor uses an advanced design and combination of materials to create the highest performance Split Fin in its class. The Raptor's design including the whale tail foot pocket for maximum energy transfer, delivers the maximum thrust and efficiency in the split fin category. Ergonomically designed foot pocket delivers maximum power and evenly distributes pressure over the foot to minimize fatigue. Interior, features internal ribbing that improves fit, eliminate foot suction, and prevent foot pocket flexing; this transmits more power to the blade.

Unlike traditional styles that separate materials at the foot pocket resulting in a break in power transmission, a continuum of materials from the blade ensures seamless transmission of power through the entire kick cycle. The ABS Plus Buckles (Adjustable Binding System) a unique and patented design, it only takes one quick movement to easily open or close the buckle, even when wearing thick neoprene gloves. The double button release prevents the buckle from accidentally opening, making them the most user-friendly system on the market. Fin comes in multiple sizes and colors; overall fin length is 23.2" to 24.8" (59 to 63 cm) and weights 4.2 lbs. to 5.6 lbs. (1.92 kg to 2.54 kg).

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

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Mares Raptor Open Heel Fins Features

Mares Raptor Open Heel Fins:
Advanced Design & Combination of Materials
Creates Highest Performance Split Fin In-Its-Class
Whale Tail Power Transmission
Split Fin Blade
Upper and Lower Blade Stabilizers
Foot Pocket Ribs
Foot Pocket Adds Thrust with Less Fatigue
Tecralene and Thermoplastic Rubber
ABS Plus Buckles (Adjustable Binding System)
Buckles: Most User-Friendly System On-the-Market
Overall Fin Lengths: 23.2" to 24.8" (59 to 63 cm)
Weighs: 4.2 lbs. to 5.6 lbs. (1.92 kg to 2.54 kg)
Available in Multiple Sizes and Colors

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Questions about this item:

LISA C are they positive or negative buoyant ?

MICHAEL P Negative

STEVE W They sink.

Brian B Does a men's shoe size 9 require a small or regular fin size? if I want to wear fin socks or boots would it be better to go with regular rather than the small?

JOHN G I'll have to dig out the fins and check. but they are not the small, i think medium. These fins a re a little heavy but fast swimming. I use them in cold water with a 6mm Mares hard boot, and with a light weight boot in warm water. Overall I'm happy with these. I'll post back with the fin and boot size

JOE M These fins run a little bigger than the size dictates. You will have plenty of room going with the size 9 and still wear your fin shocks or boots.

JORDAN K I would go with regular and get a boot. The boot will make up for some size because your shoe size is at that confusing point between small and regular. My experience with boots vs socks is boots are far greater

JAMES G Size 9 would be a regular, if you are just wearing fin socks. With boots, it depends on how big the boots are, but Large works with thin or more form fitting boots. Wear some of the hiking boot like fins and you may even need XL fins...there can be a huge difference between a thin sock, to a heave boot.

Shopper Is the stated size of approx 24 inches from the tip of the fin to the normally positioned heel strap? I am trying to figure out if these fit in a carry on luggage.

JANEAN F Hi, I own these fins and love them. I measured them from the the bottom foot platform to the tip of the fin and they are 24 1/2" long. They may fit in your carry on luggage if they could go corner to corner, and they are flexable, but not sure you would have room for much else.

SHARON B It would fit in a large carry on or back pack.

BILL L The fins are too long for ordinary carryon luggage. I have seen people carrying on their fins in snorkel gear bags on a number of flights.

Shopper I just bought a pair of these in an XL. My shoe size is a 12 us. With 5 mm neosport sock, and my foot in the fin resting on the floor I can fit a finger between the top of my foot and the upper wall of the foot cup. That seems a little loose. Also, when I tighten the straps so that they're snug, I feel like my toes are being jammed into the front of the foot cup. Any tips on getting a better fit?

STEPHEN S These fins are not meant to be worn with neoprene socks. If you tried a pair of dive booties (either hard or soft sole), it should fix the space issue.

LYMAN P I always wear dive boots. They make all fins feel more comfortable.

JAMES G I have the same size foot and the same fins. XL have a very big foot pocket...and wearing just a sock, there would be a lot of room on the sides. Because this fin has a very stiff foot pocket, if you pull the straps too tight, they will end up crushing your toes. So, what to do...well if you want to wear socks, get 7mm ones, and don't tighten the fins straps too tight . However, I would suggest you get a nice par of heavy dive boots..the ones that have a sort of jogging shoe sole work great. This fills up the width, prevents your toes from getting crushed and makes these fins really comfy. Note: I have springs straps on mine and love them.

earl w these fins should be used with bootie..not socks. you can try a different bootie(like pinnicle or bare) something with a med. to hard sole. I wear a regular fin size with a size 10 foot and they fit really good. sounds like you got the right size fin to me.

DONALD R An obvious answere would be to try the next smaller size. Without the 5mm sock, it might just fit.

Kent K Hello, My wife owns this pair and has no trouble with the sizing, she does wear a full boot hard soled instead of a sock, takes up much more room than a sock, I do believe they are made to be worn with a boot. Hope this helps. Regards, Kent

JIM W use a boot, not a sock. It will be more comfortable while diving as well as around the boat or shore.

Shopper I wear a size 12 shoe with a 5.5 mm boot and 2 mm in warm water. what size fins should I get?

STEPHEN S I am size 13 and wear 5mm boots all year and wear XL fins.

earl w sorry I meant xlarge.

earl w With a size 12 i would go with the large.you can always exchange it. I am a 10 and the regular fits with a neosport 3mm boot. Hope this helps

JIM W I wear the same stuff. Order a 12 it will be just finefine

BOB W I wear a size 11 shoe and use either 1mm booties or 3.5mm hard sole boot. I ordered XL fins and they fit comfortably and perform beautifully.

CODY G With a 3mm boot and a thicker tennis shoe style sole, I used an XL, but that might be a little large for the 2mm... The XL is the way to go for you, will probably be ok for the 2mm as well, but will be on the looser side

JOE M Hello James, I bought the XL fins and I wear a size 11 shoe. The fins are plenty big(actually run a little large) so I would recommend the XL. They should be perfect.

KEVIN H You are going to need the xl. I am in the same size as you. Excellent fins had them for years and still my favorite first choose

JAMES G xl.. I wear the same size shoe. However, I think you will find the 2mm to be a bit loose. I only wear mine with a thicker boot. This is a very stiff fin (for a split fin)..does a frog kick better than any fin I have (including tech fins).. and an even more stiff foot pocket. Even in warm water, I wear a thicker boot, or one with a thicker sole, just to soften it. If you were just wearing the thinner boot, think you could use the smaller size.

JOSHUA T i'm a size 12 and wear a similar boot. I have a 13 in this same fin

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