Atomic Aquatics Blade Fin for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Fin, Small, Silver

Before you buy fins for the first time, do some research. There are rigid fins and floppy fins that look very similar. This one is a rigid fin and takes lots more effort to make the same movements. Not good, not bad; it is an individual preference. I went diving on a Saturday with a friend's pair of these and on Sunday with a pair of "floppier" oceanic viper fins. The oceanic pair made it easier to kick, but i didnt really go as far. When I kick hard, I want to MOVE. Most of the time I am just lightly finning along enjoying a leisurely pace, but sometimes the current or something else makes me want to really fly. That is why I chose these. I wear a men's 11 1/2 shoe, and with a size 11 3mm zip up bootie the XL fit just right and are not really snug. Another hopefully helpful tip: Bright fins make you easier to see in poor visibility.

they are excellent fins. the top part of the foot can get tired. they provide alot of power. I noticed they were much more effective when not bending the knees and kicking.

I formally used the smoke on the water fins from Atomic. The foot pocket on these is not as flexible as the SOW fins, so keep that in mind when ordering. The fin itself has a fast response and great propulsion. I added spring straps which makes don/doff a breeze. The manueverability of these over the splits is amazing, esp. for a photographer.

Awsome fins. Lamborghini of fins. Very responsive oh, and they look great. You'll need booties.

best fins so far

Great fins for me (beginning diver with knee issue). Work great and fit great.

Very powerful fins! High quality and great propulsion. Worth it.

My wife loves these. We also bought the spring straps. I loved mine but my wife didn't. I would try them without the spring straps first to see how you like them.

Habe mir die Blade als "Reiseflossen" gekauft. Habe außerdem. Och die Atomic Splitfins. Im vergleich dazu ist die Blade kürzer und leichter, was sie grundsätzlich als Reiseflosse prädestiniert. Trotzdem hat man excellenten Vortrieb, auch der Froschkick gelingt besser als bei der Splitfin. Ich hatte mit Vollteilflossen verschiedene Erfahrungen gemacht, u.a. mit der hochgelobten Scubapro Seawing Nova. Diese war mir zu hart, Krampf nicht ausgeschlossen. Bei der Blade ist das nicht der Fall, es traten auch bei längeren Tauchgängen keine Ermüdungserscheinungen, selbst nach diversen Beschleunigungen (z.B. hinter einer Schildkröte) auf. Der einzige wirkliche Kritikpunkt: Ich bin ein großer Freund der Spring - Straps von Atomic. Diese sind hier leider nicht dabei sondern müssen separat erstanden werden, was die Flossen dann doch teuer macht. Trotzdem 5 Sterne für ein Klasse - Produkt.

These are the best (SCUBA diver) fins I have tried since 1986.Great repulsive force but it requires corresponding efforts from the diver and hence he/she should have some training before extensive usage of the fins. Full correspondence with the manufacturer description.