20+ Scuba Fins Tested and Reviewed! [Scuba Fin Reviews 2024]

[@DIVEindotcom]

We found the best shops with low prices - to make it easy for you to buy the gear you want. ✅ ScubaPro Jet Fins: get.divein.com/scubapro-jet-fins ✅ ScubaPro Seawing Supernova fins: get.divein.com/scubapro-supernova-fin ✅ Apeks RK3 fins: get.divein.com/apeks-rk3-fins ✅ Zeagle Recon fins: get.divein.com/zeagle-recon-fins ✅ Fourth Element Tech fins: get.divein.com/fourth-element-tech ✅ Dive Rite XT fins: get.divein.com/dive-rite-xt-fins ✅ Tusa Solla fins: get.divein.com/tusa-solla-fins ✅ Atomic Aquatic Split fins: get.divein.com/atomic-split-fins ✅ Scubapro S-tek fins: get.divein.com/scubapro-s-tek-fin ✅ Aqualung Storm fins: get.divein.com/aqualung-storm-fins You support the channel when you buy through those links as we earn a small commission from the web shop. This is at no cost to you. If you have any questions about the fins in this video - just drop a comment below. We try to answer all questions within 24 hours.

[@fredmeyer5695]

Wierd question, but would it be possible to get your raw data for the tests? I currently dive with scuba pro nova and supernova fins but I'm considering looking in to split fins because I use a lot of air. I would like to see how split fins compare to what I'm using before I drop any money for another pair. Thanks!

[@jamesj.shehan6572]

The fact that you have personal experience with some of these fins adds so much credibility. I trust your picks!

[@DIVEindotcom]

Thanks, glad you liked it.

[@kennethjmcarthur2428]

Always love these articles to stay up on new equipment. Bought my first pair of Jet fins in 1968. Also use Nova fins full foot and open heel. Used Mares & Cressi on a rental dives, they were comfortable.

[@DIVEindotcom]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. That's a lot of years with fins. Which ones were your favorites?

[@thewhothewhatthenow]

Hello, great video! Thank you for your effort. There is just a small issue with how you have identified one on the fins. The “ScubaPro GO Sport fins” you reviewed are actually the “ScubaPro GO Travel”. The GO Sport is intended to be used with boots whilst the Go Travel is a barefoot design.

[@mathiassalomonsen]

Nice work. My impression is that optimized fins, especially split fins, are constructed for for a pretty narrow window of performance and limited kick style in order to optimize the efficient ratio for a certain amount of energy with the less toll on your muscles. My experience is that these optimized fins often fails in cases you need a higher amount of propulsion energy, such as heavy equipment with more drag (dry suit, double set, stages bottle), strong current, heavy wave, towing a diver or plain panic mode. Would have been interesting to have a pull or push test how much force you can propel before the fins fails and loose its structure (e.g. swim against a load cell or tow line with loading cell). Or just simply compare the experience between an easy setup with a setup with high drag (e.g. towing a fellow diver).

[@DIVEindotcom]

That's a great idea, and I completely agree it would have given so much great data. We'll add this for our next test. Thanks for commenting!

[@Toby3610]

I do agree with you around the split fins. I do have a pair though and do like them. I do like drift diving. And am getting into photography a little more. I do struggle with the current and my kick rate goes up. I’m going to out myself here and say I am a slower, more relaxed diver and prefer less currents. I prefer the boat to come and get me rather than swim 100 metres back to the boat. I am looking around for another set of fins that can help on those dives that the current is up or I need to kick back to the boat. I don’t think there is any harm in having specific types of fins for specific types of divers/ dives. I’m definitely not a technical diver or a cave diver and would be uncomfortable and incompetent with something that would require me to be mo ile in smaller spaces.

[@timgosling6189]

Really good analysis! To add a little detail to the RK3s, the regular fins are effectively neutral, but when you're tuning your trim the HDs with their higher density are noticeably heavier and less buoyant. Per pair the HDs are about 0.3kg/0.6lb negative for Medium, going up to 0.4kg/0.8lb negative for Super.

[@DIVEindotcom]

Great point! Thanks for the add on.

[@edjack1993]

Great video - thanks. I have a pair of Mares Avanti Plus for travel and Atomic split fins for my regular diving here in NZ. Mares are just perfect for cruisy, warm water diving. Re the Atomic - I’ve seen some online feedback that suggests these are over-rated/difficult to manoeuvre. My personal experience (after over 100 dives with them) - they are just fine in terms of frog kicking, back finning and general slow speed manoeuvrability. You just need a little patience, given that fluidity in the centre of the fin. Patience and deliberate motion is a good thing when it comes to diving! Where they really excel is at the end of a dive. When you surface in turbulent seas, possibly with some current, the Atomic split fins are absolute weapons. Even with a gentle flutter kick you will find yourself back at the boat well before everyone else. Obviously, it’s not a race/who cares who gets there first. But when your enegery might be low, it’s a real positive. I couldn’t recommend them more. 🙌🏻

[@zstanman482]

You earned a new sub with this video. Nicely done. Really appreciate your positive attitude about all of the fins finding good and bad in everything and not just bashing the ones you didn't like...way too many content creators who think it's cool to just bash products (especially brands) they don't like, huge turn off. You let the product speak for itself, undaunted by what others think or say. Loved it.

[@DIVEindotcom]

Thanks for those kind words! There are no "bad" fins, just fins that are better suited for the job and/or the diver. It's better to understand your individual diving needs and find the fin that fits you, rather than just throwing money at whatever's popular.

[@MysticalDragon73]

I couldnt agree more

[@ahmadkaddoura7060]

really comprehensive .. thanks for your efforts on this

[@DIVEindotcom]

Glad you liked it.

[@seebrido.i]

Thank you for doing this tests! I have always wondered, how am i going to select a fin without ever being able to try it on. Thanks for such a great video, this def deserve greater exposure esp to newer divers when thinking of getting equipments.

[@DIVEindotcom]

Thanks you. We're glad you liked it. Remember to share it :)

[@bradleyaxmith3954]

Great info for newbies and experienced divers. Thanks!

[@DIVEindotcom]

Our pleasure!

[@LeonardoPecciarini]

Very useful. Scubapro Jet Fins are my choice.

[@cjm081]

got atomic splits and love them, have not cramped up since buying them.

[@Toby3610]

Same. My knees didn’t hurt as much after 👍. They are a good thing.

[@mariec.vannest5701]

As someone who struggles with knee pain, I'm seriously considering giving split fins a chance now. Thanks for shining a light on them!

[@DIVEindotcom]

That's a really good idea.

[@jacobclark89]

Be careful, the ones I've used , were fine going slow to medium speed , but loose power when you are kicking hard like in a rip ☠️😲

[@Toby3610]

@@jacobclark89I’ve got a pair of split fins. And have noticed something similar. I have arthritis in my knees (old injury and rheumatoid arthritis). I noticed that drift dives, sheltered dives and dives with little rip or tidal resistance they work great. I have little joint pain. They allow me to dive up to 50 ish minutes, 2 dives over 2 too 3 days with a night dive. I don’t feel much on my knees after this. Yes I have not gone hard or fast. I find kicking on my back to be ok with them. Better than some fins I’ve used not as good as others. But yeah if you have a lot of distance to cover, are going against currents or your natural pace is fast then it is a bit tough in these fins. A bit of a disclaimer about my diving. I’m love just to watch. I could happily drift around for 30 min. I hate having to chase someone and not getting a chance to see anything. I’ve had a couple of buddies who were very much distance divers. They had to go the furthest and be the quickest. I don’t think it mattered much which fins I wore (I changed them twice) and stopped.

[@hbzeke]

Huge effort Andy, much appreciated

[@DIVEindotcom]

Glad you liked it :)

[@rock0327]

You tried different types of fins. But over a 100-foot distance, all the fins had almost the same number of kick cycles, around 22 to 24. So, where exactly does the so-called stronger propulsion of some fins show up?

[@MrBear2002]

In current.

[@jeffconley6366]

Great Review! I have been using the same pair of fins Mares Avanti for over 40 years. I really have needed a new pair of fins for sometime. I just haven't been able to make up my mind. After your video I think I am down to the Diverite XT or Scubapro Go Travel. The price of the GO Travel fins are great compared to others.. There is a trip I want to take is why I was considering the Go Travel. However, I have been worried they would not have enough power. I prefer doing the frog kick and I prefer spring straps so the Diverite XT's sound great.

[@MysticalDragon73]

His video was great and one reason I have a set of rk3 on order

[@MysticalDragon73]

Love the rk3 fins. Just wish they made them in neon green

[@davidlan5698]

Damn good review, super comprehensive and detailed. Much appreciated.

[@DIVEindotcom]

We're glad you liked it.

[@kitesurfmoto]

Thank you VERY much for your great hard work. Excellent video.

[@DIVEindotcom]

Glad you liked it. Did you find a pair of fins?

[@vampiresquid]

I”ve been using Scubapro Jetfins since my open water course in 1986. And by that I mean THE SAME ACTUAL PAIR. The heel strap has been replaced I don’t know how many times and to say they are scuffed up is an understatement. But I’ve never tried anything I like better.

[@alaincaspar2148]

Hello, nice test ! I would have like something about the easyness of those fins, if they are heavy to use or not. Having small legs heavy fins exhaust me a lot so wobly ones are easier. But to go backward with wobly fins is very difficult ! I was interested in the Apeks RK3 but I am afraid they could be quite stiff and then maybe tiring to use...

[@dtbarracuda]

Which fin in your opinion is lightweight, positive buoyancy and powerful?

[@mermenlab]

The video content is long, but it's not boring. It's a really great experiment. For your information, I've been using U.S. Diver's Compro open hill and Mares Plana Avanti Tre full foot Fins.

[@DIVEindotcom]

Cool, thanks

[@toadou8127]

Only one color for Mares Power Plana fins? Just scored Tactical Green colour (camoflage) from England in April of 2024! Super Sweet Looking!!! Thanks for making this awesome video. 'Appreciate your efforts!

[@DIVEindotcom]

Thank you for your comment! We're glad you liked the video!

[@misterpapabravo]

Thanks much for the comprehensive review. I learned much from this. Btw my go to fins are the Apollo Bio Fins. It is a Japanese product which might not be widely available where you are, and not included in your test. However is is a great product. A split fin from solid rubber material. Great ease of finning like split fins but with great solid feeling of the channel fins. You should try and review it one day.

[@DIVEindotcom]

Thanks for the info we'll try and find them.

[@doubleontherocks]

Where are the Slipstreams tho? Those are really good fins too.

[@DIVEindotcom]

Great recommendation. We'll consider that one for a future update.

[@pistolgordon781]

Hi i really love to watch your video. Can you make a video of the most negative & positive buoyancy fins & boots test under the water? because some have heavy legs and some have positive buoyant legs so choosing use the right buoyancy fins & boots can help a better trim? please inform me if you did.. Much appreciated.

[@patryka11]

Hello top man. Your reviews are amazing. I have one Q. How do you like Seawing Nova (normal old one)?

[@dmitryshevchenko6815]

Very solid review… nicely done, sir!

[@DIVEindotcom]

Thank you!

[@sabinascott4297]

lead Dive tours in honolulu hawaii 4 wrecks and reefs all day and that strong surf, the mares quatro fins are my winners. they are light for the amount of diving i do and they flick back after each kick for extra thrust. legs dont get tired and they move me fast. ive used hollis, oceanic, scuba pro and aqua lung and the split fins same as on here. they all arent worth the dollar they are charging in my opinion but the hollis do have strong thrust but are heavy too heavy.

[@DIVEindotcom]

Thanks for adding to the video. The Quatro fins are very popular for a reason.

[@alexisshammas3107]

I just starting in scuba and i am short guy , can you suggest fins for me? Thanks good video

[@bunsoybee]

great review!

[@DIVEindotcom]

Thanks

[@Born-a-Horn57]

Great job! 👍

[@RoquetteAttaquer]

So which one is the best of the best? I dont mind about the price, I want to buy one for reliability long term investment.

[@DIVEindotcom]

That is the best question ever. For any fin, it depends on your finning style and your needs. If you're traveling a lot then pick the Aqualung Storm fins voted Best for Travel. We found that the Dive Rite XT fins work best for Frog Kick so if that's your go-to kick style, then these are the ones to pick. If you're looking for heavy fins then pick the Zeagle Recon fins rated Best Paddle-Style fins. We rated the ScubaPro Jet Fins as the Best All-Around fins, so that would be a good pick for a fin that does it all really well.

[@kevinleong4467]

I have wide feet and need large pockets any suggestions?

[@johnabardenhagenjr1119]

Excellent Job. 1 thing you referred to the size you wore but not your shoe Suze for a reference

[@DIVEindotcom]

9/9.5 depending on the brand.

[@itskrill]

Why didn't you get the Deep 6 Eddies in there?

[@Navy_VetE6]

If your legs are so sensitive to the number of kicks in a day of diving, you need to stay out of the water.

[@jerrypfackler]

The Tusa Switch Pro is much better than the regular Switch. I found the regular too floppy as well. The Pro is much stiffer and more efficient which also translated well to frog kicks.

[@DIVEindotcom]

A lot of comments saying this. We'll look into them!

[@DIVEindotcom]

Thanks!

[@gloriamartie2414]

Thank you for the comprehensive review. I have been wanting to change my all time favorite Apollo Bio Pro Split Fin (aka my only fin since 2004) to Scubapro Seawing Supernova, but I am afraid they would be too stiff and cause ankle cramps. Any tips for a split fin user like me who wants to change to blade fin? Thank you.

[@DIVEindotcom]

Do you have ankle/cave problems, or is it just a thing you're worried about? I've dived a lot in splitfins, but I don't have issues going from split to paddle fins. Why do you want to change from split fins?

[@gloriamartie2414]

Hi, thank you for replying. It’s just a thing i’m worried about. I want to change to that specific Supernova, merely because of the two piece design - looks easy to pack for travel and the good review about that fin - for speed and power in strong current.

[@MackZero]

Awesome, appreciate the effort you put into this.

[@DIVEindotcom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@djcavalcanti8223]

Great video. I’d like to see the weight in water of each fin. This is an extremely important information when choosing a pair of fins and the video misses this datapoint.

[@DIVEindotcom]

Great suggestion! We'll consider this for future updates.

[@SSPDIVING]

Thanks for the video, great job. I’m a commercial diver looking to switch from my Apollo split fins when diving in current. How would you compare the seawing supernova to the original seawing nova? First time seeing the supernovas. Thanks in advance.

[@DIVEindotcom]

Hi There, Just as good power, also why we named the Supernova the Best Power fin. Just added that you can take it apart for traveling.

[@ciprianvo]

Thank you!

[@DIVEindotcom]

You're welcome! Did you pick a pair of fins after watching?

[@jacobclark89]

Does anyone know if the crissi frog + float ? I like the regular frog weight for snorkeling, doesn't float, quiet fins

[@asecret900]

Tips, 1) when comparing RK3's you need to specify if STD or HD as very different weight/buoyancy characteristics, and 2) @26:15 Jet fins are NOT available in 3XL... I wish they were :-\

[@DIVEindotcom]

You're right. Only XXL Thank you for the correction.

[@hazlitt1]

How would you rate the Apecs RK4 ? Thanks for this great reviews.

[@DIVEindotcom]

We haven't tested them yet, but they look great.

[@douglasljdunn]

Would be useful to rate fins for dive type e.g. wreck and cave diving suitability...in which case splits and overly long fins are OUT

[@DIVEindotcom]

Yes, that's a good point. But perhaps, that could be a completely separate video testing the best wreck and cave diving fins.

[@littlep0531]

Should try Gull GT or Barracuda, Can’t miss these

[@DIVEindotcom]

Thanks for the recommendation.

[@Tschakalacro]

thanks from raja ampat :)

[@jacobclark89]

What fins for quiet snorkeling ?

[@DIVEindotcom]

We didn't test fins for snorkeling yet.

[@TravisTheSavage]

For the travel rights wear socks with them it literally makes a huge difference for the strap.

[@DIVEindotcom]

Great tip. Thanks for sharing.

[@TravisTheSavage]

​@@DIVEindotcomno problem. when I bought them. I noticed the strap had a loose feeling, and it felt like they wanted to slip off in the water. Put my neoprene socks on, and the issue was solved, and my feet stay warm, so win win. Also do you plan to do a video like this but for mask. If so I'm hoping to see what your review will be on the tusa paragon s, tusa zensee pro, and some fourth element mask.

[@Maggi_Man]

Very informative video! Appreciate the effort. Would love if there were chapters added for each fins though

[@DIVEindotcom]

There should be in the description.

[@newera3757]

I don't understand why you have only 3.82K subs.

[@DIVEindotcom]

Me neither. Remember to share the videos to all your friends so we'll get more subs.

[@caro_santamaria]

Booo mine are not in the video. Tecline Light Jet fins are brilliant, the absolute best you can find especially if you travel often 👌🏽

[@DIVEindotcom]

Thanks for sharing!

[@juanfranciscorodriguez5906]

Great video man 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@DIVEindotcom]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@chowjohnny4572]

how about Gull Super Mew fin?

[@DIVEindotcom]

We did not test them, but will consider them for our next round of testing. Thanks for your suggestion!

[@TommyStGeorge]

Why no full foot fins?

[@DIVEindotcom]

Good question. Most of the fins are available as full-foot fins as well, but to limit the test and make it the same for all fins, we chose to do only test one type.

[@hanshogne]

Great video, Thanks

[@DIVEindotcom]

Glad you liked it!

[@gideonk123]

Why only one brand of split fins? How do the reviewed Atomic Aquatics SplitFins compare with Apollo Bio-Fin Pro and with Oceanic Vortex V12 and others I haven’t heard of? Not everyone wants to buy into jet-style fins, you know…

[@DIVEindotcom]

We spend a long time reading reviews and researching the market before making our choice. In the end, we couldn't test all the fins on the market in the first run, but we will be updating this guide at some point, and adding more brands and models to the results.

[@gideonk123]

@@DIVEindotcom Understood, thanks. I sincerely appreciate your effort! it has definitely already been quite extensive

[@111nyg]

Nice video try some asian made fins next time like gull or problue

[@DIVEindotcom]

Thanks for the idea!

[@tvelocidad]

Where are the deep 6 eddys??

[@user-kr8ce2vd6t]

I was hoping , them in the review too

[@cruelolol]

At the D6 shop. You can't find D6 in most retail shops in the states, let alone on the international market so kind of pointless to review them since they are so inaccessible.

[@tvelocidad]

@cruelolol Absolutely not pointless. Pick up a phone or a computer and order them. They are not in retail shops because they sell directly to the consumer, but that does not mean they are hard to get... in fact, they are easier to get. To say it's pointless to review one of the best finds on the market because they don't play the markup game of selling through dive shops is idiotic.

[@cruelolol]

@tvelocidad lol yeah okay bro. Have you seen the costs to ship a pair anywhere outside of the US? Don't take my word for it. It's been talked to death on scuba board for years. Typical American, can't fathom anything that doesn't effect them.

[@DIVEindotcom]

We're testing them now, and will add the review later.

[@dmitryshevchenko6815]

My legs usually sink, it would be awesome if instead of weights you could attach buoyant little inserts there…

[@DIVEindotcom]

This can often be solved by adjusting your buoyancy instead. Try to bend your knees so you are in a position to kick the "modified frog"?

[@Broughden]

Great reviews but I do wish you had addressed buoyancy with each fin, which can be an important factor.

[@DIVEindotcom]

Good point! We'll add that when making an update to this.

[@hankfisher1034]

One of the most popular for Tec divers, the Deep 6 Eddy not in the mix?? WTF

[@cruelolol]

It's also one of the least accessible fins, so why should they? Almost everything they are showing you can find, in person, worldwide. D6 products, well, are only found in the US...

[@DIVEindotcom]

We're reviewing them now, but they didn't arrive on time and therefore weren't included. Thanks for suggesting fins for this. It's great to hear what gear you'd like to see in these guides and when we do an update on this.

[@Nick-cs5yc]

Rocket fins🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@DIVEindotcom]

Thanks for the recommendation.

[@sabinascott4297]

also this is logged in my lady account on her laptop lol I am a 5'10" 160lb guy i run everyday im 29 years young. just to get idea of what kinda body type is favoring the mares quatros

[@DIVEindotcom]

HA ha the photo will throw most people off :)

[@aliasincognito0]

For your helicopter turns, the rotation should be with the fins. You're using your whole body and just really lacking any finesse. It helps if you don't look down and cross your arms.

[@hbzeke]

You missed the focus here. Andy is using the same techniques to test a huge amount of fins for comparison; more fin types than any other online evaluation up to this date. If you want to criticize, criticize the testing. Crapping on a huge and honest effort like this is petty. Feel free to post your link to your “superior finning techniques” channel.

[@DIVEindotcom]

Thanks :)

[@TheRedbaron11]

lol we need an excel for this 😂

[@DIVEindotcom]

We know it's a lot. We hope it still helped a bit :)

[@TheRedbaron11]

@@DIVEindotcom yes! tyvm

[@Kahmoon]

No xDeep!?

[@DIVEindotcom]

No, but we'll add them to the list for our next round of testing. Thanks for your comment!

[@RogierYou]

You forgot the Force Finns

[@Kevin-wr9um]

Not even gonna watch this. Winner = Dive Rite XT, hands down the very best!

[@Mikesworld777]

This is like project farm without the graphs

[@DIVEindotcom]

That's a really big compliment. Thank you. Project farm is making fantastic videos,

[@BlackPawGaming]

No deep.6 eddy?? You guys miss one of the best fins.

[@DIVEindotcom]

Yes, it's not included, but we're testing it and will be adding it to the guide once we're don with the test.

[@petereriksson7166]

The faster you kick smoke on the water the faster it goes, you can not kick that fast with nonsplitfins because it is to heavy to make the same movement. There is no drag with smoke on the water but with nonsplit fins it is. After 45 min dive you can still move as fast as you like with smoke on the water but with nonsplitfins you will absolutely take it slow. It is fun to go fast when you want to and fun is the point with sportdiving.

[@jonnieinbangkok]

Just buy RK3s and be done with it.

[@MysticalDragon73]

why is that?

[@jonnieinbangkok]

@@MysticalDragon73 One of the all around fins available.

[@MysticalDragon73]

@@jonnieinbangkok i assume you meant one of the best all around fins? Interesting as I currently have a pair of Mares Avanti Quattro+ as a first fin. the shop I went to didnt have the rk3 and have the mares in green as I wanted the visibility. How does the HD compare to the standard RK3?

[@jonnieinbangkok]

@@MysticalDragon73 Yes that's what I meant. The RK3s are used by many military and public safety divers, which is a pretty good recommendation. The HD's (high density [compound]) are a bit stiffer and have more negative buoyancy than the regular model. They are better if you regularly dive in high current or wear thick 7mm wetsuits or a dry-suit. If you need visibility, the regular model comes in yellow and pink and the HD in orange.

[@MysticalDragon73]

@@jonnieinbangkok thank you. I do appreciate the feedback.