Scubapro S-Tek fins vs Eddies flippers.

#scubapro #deep6#review Got a Scubapro S-Tek fins to try. Honest review something I think about them right now. Write your comments and say what you think about them.
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[@chrisrichardson4899]

My biases aside, I was interested to see the SP in action. Your back kick, it's pretty obvious why they aren't great, the angle of the blade is directing the water in a way that is working against you going backwards, only the part of the fin above where the blade breaks to the angle is doing anything, and that is not much surface area. The flutter stability (fin moves sideways when kicking and twists) also caught my attention, the vents are what is throwing it off I think. I would have designed some skegs atthe vents exit to impart stability basically to offset that if doing something along those lines. I think doing many dives using a flutter only that many divers will feel it in their ankles. That said, there is some neat features, and in some ways some solid design in play for them. As a cave instructor, and cave instructor trainer and evaluator I can say with absolute confidence that while back kicking is an essential skill for ALL cave divers, for cave instructors it's what we are doing for at least 50% of the dive if you are doing your job correctly and observing your students in a position to assist or intervene. I was actually a bit shocked at how good the Eddy's are at back kicking when I tried the first samples, and I designed them, so there is that. It exceeded my expectations.

[@MartinSlisans]

Just found a post where they say it's designed for diving professionals, but I don't think they will ever meet my needs. And I have Eddies:)

[@welwellwell71]

Your review was entertaining and interesting. Thanks

[@MartinSlisans]

Thank you 🙏

[@JanHoevenaars-fk6cn]

I made about 70 dives with the s tek and love them. Because i have heavy legs, they tend to sink when i hover. The s tek has 2 detachable weights on both fins so in the mediteranean sea i use no weight on the fins and in the red sea just 1. With no weight the fins float, 1 weight make them neutral and 2 makes en sink. So i think for me they are perfect. Shake the sand from your socks and remove the weights, then judge again .

[@MartinSlisans]

Thank you for the comment. Now it makes more sense for me why people choosing them. With or without weights on them it’s not an option for me, because they are narrow and not great for backwards moving compared with my another fins. For me it’s important since I do it a lot.

[@subasoul]

Hello thanks for your video, do you like the scubapro Gorilla nova please ?

[@MartinSlisans]

Hi. Thank you! Gorilla fins are designed for flatter kick while I mostly dive using frog kick.But for holiday diver thinking this one is one of the progressive fins made. The fact that scubapro still produces and upgrades them says by itself.

[@mattvish2591]

Thanks for this review, was considering them as a travel fin because they are light and the blades disattach, but I think I can skip them now... I hate sand in my socks 😅

[@MartinSlisans]

😄 I am sorry but that's how it felt for me.

[@jcazcunaga]

Cool review... but guy in boxers on the back wasn't thrilled to be exposed like that 😅

[@MartinSlisans]

My bad))) I saw it only filmed it and had no chance to film again. I apologized to him and he forgave ))

[@siamosht]

Thanks for the video. By the way now that Insta360 X4 is out, do you think you will get it and review it? Your review is real world.

[@MartinSlisans]

Thank you! Saw reviews of X4 and it looks great. Seems they have underwater case for it already. If I will have a chance will get it for sure, specially because I'm planning one cave diving trip/course, so good low light camera is must have. For caves 360 camera is a way batter than wide angle cause it's filming all around and maybe it's a motivation to get one of X4))

[@siamosht]

@@MartinSlisans yes they do have the housing for it. 8k will be very good to crop the 360 footage, however from what I have seen so far the low light performance doesn't match Ace Pro.

[@MartinSlisans]

I don't think it's even possible to get good low light on 360 cameras, especially inside housing. I wish but most probably will use Ace pro and 360 cameras together. Low light on the helmet and 360 somewhere on harness of my BCD.

[@siamosht]

@@MartinSlisans that is true, imagine there being a camera in a small package with all the capabilities.

[@MartinSlisans]

Think compact/ action cameras are the only option for me. Really would like to have some normal size with a big wide angle dome to get better videos, but cannot imagine combining it with my tec/rebreather equipment. So this type of cameras for now. Any innovations which makes my videos look better, makes me happy))

[@TheEnglishRedneck45]

Really interesting to see this, thank you. Can you clarify something you said at 7:00 - that the RK3 feel like you're not wearing fins as they're too soft and useless after using the Eddie's? Given it sounded like the RK3 were previously your favourite fins, it's a big shift! Can you confirm?

[@MartinSlisans]

Thank you🙂 I mean the power Eddies gives is so much bigger than RK3 feels too soft when applying the same pressure to the blade it feels like you’re not moving. After some 5 mins I adapt to them and then all is good again. And this feeling I get every time I switch from Eddies to RK3. Don’t get me wrong RK3 is still one of my favorites, just this feeling. If you have the chance try, then it will be clear what I mean))

[@TheEnglishRedneck45]

@@MartinSlisans I see, thank you for clarifying - have you tried the HD RK3? May be too negatively buoyant for your tastest though? And if I get the chance to try some Eddies I certainly will. The S-Tek were on my list to buy and try, but I'll remove them after your review and some thoughts from others too, primarily because of the issue of back kicking and the toe pressure.

[@MartinSlisans]

Yeah, I tried HD RK3's. Yes they are stiffer but not the same as Eddies. Plus the weight is bigger. And the feet pocket is big and too loose for me since they are made for drysuit boots.