Mares Volo Power

Sixsquid · February 11th, 2006, 03:38 PM

Hello all,

I currently have SP Twin Speeds which, obviously, don't fall into line with the DIR recommendations, although I have found them most comfortable on gentle recreation dives in the Red Sea, wearing a wetsuit. I already feel the need for another set for my UK, drysuit, diving.

I was wondering which fins are generally used and/or recommended. I am looking at a 2nd hand set of Mares Volo Powers (slightly different to those on Mares website), any opinions on these ?

I tend to find the twin speeds quite long although the volo blades length, 39cm/15.5 inches, doesn't appear much shorter.

Tricky · February 11th, 2006, 03:45 PM

JetFins of some description - Scubapro, Turtles, Northern Diver. GUE say this:

Quote: (Originally Posted by GUE Kit requirements)

fins should be rigid, non-split

Sixsquid · February 11th, 2006, 03:50 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tricky)

JetFins of some description - Scubapro, Turtles, Northern Diver. GUE say this:

I fully appreciate they should not be split, but why JetFins ?

I'm not that up on the different types of fins but the jetfins I've seen are all pretty short with no give at all. Is frog kick finning easier/better with these and what benefits do we lose with such rigid fins ?

dlegros · February 11th, 2006, 04:03 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Sixsquid)

I fully appreciate they should not be split, but why JetFins ?

I'm not that up on the different types of fins but the jetfins I've seen are all pretty short with no give at all. Is frog kick finning easier/better with these and what benefits do we lose with such rigid fins ?

I switched from Avanti X3 to SP Jets.

I can now almost reliably fin backwards, turns are easier and you can really generate some "oomph!" when required.

Downsides - heavier to pack, and you need the leg muscles to use them!

Dom

Sixsquid · February 11th, 2006, 04:14 PM

Thanks.

Makes perfect sense. I reckon my legs are my strongest area so I'll assume I'll be able to use them effectively.

I'll leave the Volos then and investigate the Jetfins.

This may sound a bit daft but, having looked at quite a few online dive stores, it seems there aren't any jet fins made for less than size 7/M

From what I can tell SP and N Diver only go from to M (7/8), Turtle only do fins for 'man-sized' feet and the only other jetfins I found, "Rubber Rocket Fins" at the bargain price of £25.50 are XXL

Am I going to be able to find any jetfins for a standard size 5 (perhaps S) or does the size M(7-9) already account for dry suit boots and, if so, are those DUI rock boots rather than the usual dry suit boot/foot?

Feeling most frustrated. I know there are more men than women in diving but surely DIR wouldn't discriminate against 'girly-sized' feet

*Clare Gledhill* · February 11th, 2006, 05:05 PM

Hi - I'm a size 5 foot and wear extra large jetfins - sizing is unreliable.

Try some for size but if you are between a size 5 and size 8 you'll end up in extra large (unless you own an O2 drysuit in which case they may not be big enough!).

Sixsquid · February 11th, 2006, 05:10 PM

Thanks for the advice Clare.

Perhaps I'd better wait until the Dive Show and try on as many as I can

Tricky · February 11th, 2006, 06:02 PM

As with the twins, you're welcome to try my JetFins (I've got Scubapros). If you can't wait until I get back, have a word with my brother and he might bring them down to the club for you to try.

Mark Chase · February 11th, 2006, 09:09 PM

I have size 9 feet but even the extra large jet fins wont fit over my 03 dry suit boots. As a result i have to use Turtle fins.

Very manouverable and excelent for flutter kick but much lighter than the Avanti Quatroes and a lot less powerful.

ATB

Mark Chase

MarkEm · February 11th, 2006, 11:15 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Sixsquid)

Am I going to be able to find any jetfins for a standard size 5 (perhaps S) or does the size M(7-9) already account for dry suit boots and, if so, are those DUI rock boots rather than the usual dry suit boot/foot?

Hi, size XL are the right ones. Spring straps come in a variety of lengths so you should be able to get some that will make the fins fit properly.

I have an O'Three suit (and a TLS) and the neoprene boots fit in my XL ScubaPro jetfins no problem.

DUI rock boots are too big for the XL foot pockets. People normaly substitute the rock boots for wetsuit booties or replace them completely with turbo soles.

Regards,

Mark.

February 11th, 2006, 03:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sixsquid(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Berkshire Posts: 12	Mares Volo Power Hello all, I currently have SP Twin Speeds which, obviously, don't fall into line with the DIR recommendations, although I have found them most comfortable on gentle recreation dives in the Red Sea, wearing a wetsuit. I already feel the need for another set for my UK, drysuit, diving. I was wondering which fins are generally used and/or recommended. I am looking at a 2nd hand set of Mares Volo Powers (slightly different to those on Mares website), any opinions on these ? I tend to find the twin speeds quite long although the volo blades length, 39cm/15.5 inches, doesn't appear much shorter.

February 11th, 2006, 03:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tricky(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Reading, Berkshire Posts: 555	JetFins of some description - Scubapro, Turtles, Northern Diver. GUE say this: Quote: (Originally Posted by GUE Kit requirements) fins should be rigid, non-split __________________ "I know that you believe that you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure you realise that what you heard is not what I meant." "Make me one with everything" said the Mystic to the Hamburger vendor. UK Diving Forum Sryth: A Free Online Text RPG Join the Adventure! Fallen Sword: Free online RPG

February 11th, 2006, 04:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
dlegros(Offline) 20% Ninja 80% Rebel Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Birmingham Posts: 245	Quote: (Originally Posted by Sixsquid) I fully appreciate they should not be split, but why JetFins ? I'm not that up on the different types of fins but the jetfins I've seen are all pretty short with no give at all. Is frog kick finning easier/better with these and what benefits do we lose with such rigid fins ? I switched from Avanti X3 to SP Jets. I can now almost reliably fin backwards, turns are easier and you can really generate some "oomph!" when required. Downsides - heavier to pack, and you need the leg muscles to use them! Dom __________________ Dom I reject your reality and substitute my own DIR-RA

February 11th, 2006, 04:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sixsquid(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Berkshire Posts: 12	Thanks. Makes perfect sense. I reckon my legs are my strongest area so I'll assume I'll be able to use them effectively. I'll leave the Volos then and investigate the Jetfins. This may sound a bit daft but, having looked at quite a few online dive stores, it seems there aren't any jet fins made for less than size 7/M From what I can tell SP and N Diver only go from to M (7/8), Turtle only do fins for 'man-sized' feet and the only other jetfins I found, "Rubber Rocket Fins" at the bargain price of £25.50 are XXL Am I going to be able to find any jetfins for a standard size 5 (perhaps S) or does the size M(7-9) already account for dry suit boots and, if so, are those DUI rock boots rather than the usual dry suit boot/foot? Feeling most frustrated. I know there are more men than women in diving but surely DIR wouldn't discriminate against 'girly-sized' feet Last edited by Sixsquid; February 11th, 2006 at 04:42 PM.

February 11th, 2006, 05:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Clare Gledhill(Offline) GUE Instructor Site Admin Pacman Champion! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,540	Hi - I'm a size 5 foot and wear extra large jetfins - sizing is unreliable. Try some for size but if you are between a size 5 and size 8 you'll end up in extra large (unless you own an O2 drysuit in which case they may not be big enough!). __________________ Clare . "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions....Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too can become great." Interested in DIR dive training? Always happy to chat/answer questions so get in touch via PM or visit www.dirdiver.co.uk

February 11th, 2006, 03:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sixsquid(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Berkshire Posts: 12	Quote: (Originally Posted by Tricky) JetFins of some description - Scubapro, Turtles, Northern Diver. GUE say this: I fully appreciate they should not be split, but why JetFins ? I'm not that up on the different types of fins but the jetfins I've seen are all pretty short with no give at all. Is frog kick finning easier/better with these and what benefits do we lose with such rigid fins ?

February 11th, 2006, 05:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sixsquid(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Berkshire Posts: 12	Thanks for the advice Clare. Perhaps I'd better wait until the Dive Show and try on as many as I can

February 11th, 2006, 06:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tricky(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Reading, Berkshire Posts: 555	As with the twins, you're welcome to try my JetFins (I've got Scubapros). If you can't wait until I get back, have a word with my brother and he might bring them down to the club for you to try. __________________ "I know that you believe that you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure you realise that what you heard is not what I meant." "Make me one with everything" said the Mystic to the Hamburger vendor. UK Diving Forum Sryth: A Free Online Text RPG Join the Adventure! Fallen Sword: Free online RPG

February 11th, 2006, 09:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mark Chase(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kent England Posts: 905	I have size 9 feet but even the extra large jet fins wont fit over my 03 dry suit boots. As a result i have to use Turtle fins. Very manouverable and excelent for flutter kick but much lighter than the Avanti Quatroes and a lot less powerful. ATB Mark Chase __________________ The only DIR Inspiration diver in the village

February 11th, 2006, 11:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
MarkEm(Offline) Site Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 220	Quote: (Originally Posted by Sixsquid) Am I going to be able to find any jetfins for a standard size 5 (perhaps S) or does the size M(7-9) already account for dry suit boots and, if so, are those DUI rock boots rather than the usual dry suit boot/foot? Hi, size XL are the right ones. Spring straps come in a variety of lengths so you should be able to get some that will make the fins fit properly. I have an O'Three suit (and a TLS) and the neoprene boots fit in my XL ScubaPro jetfins no problem. DUI rock boots are too big for the XL foot pockets. People normaly substitute the rock boots for wetsuit booties or replace them completely with turbo soles. Regards, Mark.