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another which fin to buy thread!!!!

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Here is a quick review of my new xxone / Kaleidos mimitec Medium hard fins. So far depth wise they have only been tested to the 12m mark. Although a few deeper dives will hopefully be in order once this S/ Westerly wind stops blowing constantly and i get out in the boat.

First impressions were good when opening the package from totemsub. The blades look well finished and hardy (the latter was a big factor when buying these fins) The only modifications i had to make with the fins were to cut the rails down to fit in my OMER foot pockets and drill the two holes for the footpocket screws.

On my first dive with the fins i found them a bit clumsy and awkard. But upon using them for the second time today i found them to be the total opposite. (I think i just needed to adjust my finning technique)

They are very manouverable under water allowing you to twist and turn with no problems what so ever and they also have plenty of power if you need that extra bit of thrust. After two shore dives involving rocky entry and exit points I acquired my first battle scar on one fin today and this was only done whilst looking in a hole, they seem to be pretty hardy bits of kit so far. Its nice not having to worry about scratching your lovely little carbon fins or hitting them on rocks:)

I will definitely be taking these fins in my suit case alongside my c4's on any future spearing holidays. In fact if my c4's broke and i could only afford one pair of fins i would bin off carbon completely and stick with fiberglass fins from now on.

Cheers Ian
 
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