McNETT® - Essentials for AdventureTM

Fins

  • Which Fins are Best?

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    • Dive Fins

      Split Fins

      Modeled after a whale’s tail, split fins funnel the water delivering more forward motion with considerably less effort than traditional blade-style fins. The twin blades act like counter-rotating propellers, reducing drag and turbulence, allowing for easier underwater maneuvering. Many divers also report that, after switching from blade to split-fins, they no longer experience calf muscle cramps.

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      Blade Fins

      Classic blade fins are known to provide strong and powerful kicks in the water. Divers comment that blade fins are best when the need is for speed and/or lots of frog kicks. They are commonly used for cave and wreck diving. Blade fins are slightly negative in buoyancy which counteracts a thick and highly buoyant exposure suit.

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  • Fin Maintenance

    Fin Maintenance

    Maintain your fins’ suppleness and flexibility with regular UV Tech™ treatments. A brittle or cracked fin will inhibit kick efficiency. UV Tech is also a great way to keep colors from fading on your P.F.D.
  • Boat Operator Tip

    Boat Operator Tip

    As a boat operator you should: • Be able to recognize a “diver down” flag, a bright red flag with a diagonal white stripe, floating in divers’ areas. • Stay the legal distance from a diver down flag. The law varies by state so check with your local authorities. • Be on the lookout for bubbles breaking the water’s surface. There may be divers below who have strayed from their marked diving area.