I am looking for rubber fins, cheap in price. I have two in mind to buy online. first is beuchat ocean legend, and the other is sub gear stream fin, the same has Poseidon diving fin, and many other company make this same model. recommendation please. any one have one of this fins can tell pros and cons. or any other rubber fins nice for spearfishing
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(help) choosing fins
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I've heard good things generally about Sub Gear - they are built in conjunction with Trygons. I know you asked about rubber fins but this video covers the sub-gear carbon fins as a review
neerg, I don't know anything about Sub Gear but I do use and like Beuchat fins, more on that later but first...
Why do you want cheap rubber fins (they can last years, decades even)? Do the 2 models you mention have removable/replaceable blades?
Here are some things for you to consider:
1. On DeeperBlue.com, Beuchat footpockets came out tops for fitting long, slim feet in a long discussion thread we had several years ago, yet I have wide stocky feet and find them supremely comfortable. So my conclusion is, provided that you get the right size, Beuchat footpockets fit most foot shapes comfortably.
2. I think removable/replaceable blades are a useful but probably not essential feature. My original Beuchat Competition fins have lasted 9 years of use, abuse and painting with every type of paint I could lay my hands on (including household oil, artists oils, enamel spray, etc.). One of the blades finally snapped off this month, albeit in extremis. However, I was still able to order a replacement blade (I actually ordered 2) and a fitting kit (new clips, screws, etc. - as I'd lost a clip a year or two ago, on the fin that broke...). A smaller/lighter diver might be less likely to break a fin though.
3. Length. Depending on your physical stature (size/strength) and experience, you might benefit from the larger (& perhaps wider?) length of the slightly more expensive Beuchat Competition model - but if you are a smaller beginner perhaps better off with the slightly smaller, cheaper model mentioned in your post.
I was going to upgrade my fins when my current ones finally packed in - but they lasted much longer than I expected though
. Originally I thought I might change to Omer, perhaps the Omer Ice (unfortunately the clear blades break rather too easily ). Over time, I began to realize that I could not fault the fit on my Beuchat fins and so there was no reason to change footpocket brand/design - indeed that was a very good reason to stick with Beuchat footpoackets. So then I began to think I might just upgrade to camouflage blades, made of fibre glass and/or carbon fibre - however those remain overly expensive options for my tastes and I could not really fault the plastic blades which last 9 years of use, abuse & painting - better than I expected. So, this week I ordered and received a new set of Beuchat Competition fins - although this time all in black so I don't feel compelled to paint them.
Yes, that means I will shortly have 2 sets of Beuchat Competition fins! Fins & wetsuit are the only pieces of gear I didn't carry spares for - and, this month, that prevented 2 days of spearing in ideal conditions on holiday (wsuch days were few & far between). So in future I will carry a set of spare fins and/or a spare blade & fixing kit with me on holiday.
In conclusion: Beuchat footpockets have become something of an industry standard now (as have Omersub, etc.), they fit many foot shapes well (both with and without socks), you can get replacement blades & fitting kits from several sources in several different countries, in several different colours/designs and materials. The Beuchat Competition fins (which is the one I have experience of) is usually one of the cheapest fin options (although a few of the less high profile companies, Seacsub & Mares spring to mind, often have slightly better prices on fins suitable for spearing and are worthy of consideration) and if not, shop around (Scubaland in France had a good price earlier this month but factor in shipping costs too)! IMHO Beuchat Competition fins offer good value and performance for spearfishing at a reasonable price, provided you shop carefully.
Why do you want cheap rubber fins (they can last years, decades even)? Do the 2 models you mention have removable/replaceable blades?
Here are some things for you to consider:
1. On DeeperBlue.com, Beuchat footpockets came out tops for fitting long, slim feet in a long discussion thread we had several years ago, yet I have wide stocky feet and find them supremely comfortable. So my conclusion is, provided that you get the right size, Beuchat footpockets fit most foot shapes comfortably.
2. I think removable/replaceable blades are a useful but probably not essential feature. My original Beuchat Competition fins have lasted 9 years of use, abuse and painting with every type of paint I could lay my hands on (including household oil, artists oils, enamel spray, etc.). One of the blades finally snapped off this month, albeit in extremis. However, I was still able to order a replacement blade (I actually ordered 2) and a fitting kit (new clips, screws, etc. - as I'd lost a clip a year or two ago, on the fin that broke...). A smaller/lighter diver might be less likely to break a fin though.
3. Length. Depending on your physical stature (size/strength) and experience, you might benefit from the larger (& perhaps wider?) length of the slightly more expensive Beuchat Competition model - but if you are a smaller beginner perhaps better off with the slightly smaller, cheaper model mentioned in your post.
I was going to upgrade my fins when my current ones finally packed in - but they lasted much longer than I expected though
. Originally I thought I might change to Omer, perhaps the Omer Ice (unfortunately the clear blades break rather too easily ). Over time, I began to realize that I could not fault the fit on my Beuchat fins and so there was no reason to change footpocket brand/design - indeed that was a very good reason to stick with Beuchat footpoackets. So then I began to think I might just upgrade to camouflage blades, made of fibre glass and/or carbon fibre - however those remain overly expensive options for my tastes and I could not really fault the plastic blades which last 9 years of use, abuse & painting - better than I expected. So, this week I ordered and received a new set of Beuchat Competition fins - although this time all in black so I don't feel compelled to paint them.Yes, that means I will shortly have 2 sets of Beuchat Competition fins! Fins & wetsuit are the only pieces of gear I didn't carry spares for - and, this month, that prevented 2 days of spearing in ideal conditions on holiday (wsuch days were few & far between). So in future I will carry a set of spare fins and/or a spare blade & fixing kit with me on holiday
.In conclusion: Beuchat footpockets have become something of an industry standard now (as have Omersub, etc.), they fit many foot shapes well (both with and without socks), you can get replacement blades & fitting kits from several sources in several different countries, in several different colours/designs and materials. The Beuchat Competition fins (which is the one I have experience of) is usually one of the cheapest fin options (although a few of the less high profile companies, Seacsub & Mares spring to mind, often have slightly better prices on fins suitable for spearing and are worthy of consideration) and if not, shop around (Scubaland in France had a good price earlier this month but factor in shipping costs too)! IMHO Beuchat Competition fins offer good value and performance for spearfishing at a reasonable price, provided you shop carefully.
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BTW It seems to me, from the colour options and sales blurb, that Beuchat now consider the Competition fins to be their medium-level (i.e mainstream) spearfishing fin in a way that was not the case 9 years ago. My old fins had blue blades originally - the other option (for some) I think was green - but I have long since matt camo'd them; I don't think you can get blue blades now, more spearing-friendly colours like black or brown (an excellent colour for spearing I think) or green are now more common.
I notice that my original Beuchat Competition fins were made in France but my new ones were made Italy, perhaps because the order was fulfilled by an Italian company? I do hope we remain friends with France and Italy when the UK leaves the EU next year
I notice that my original Beuchat Competition fins were made in France but my new ones were made Italy, perhaps because the order was fulfilled by an Italian company? I do hope we remain friends with France and Italy when the UK leaves the EU next year
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I just checked out the description of the fins you mention, the Beuchat Ocean Legend. The most useful description I found here: http://www.scubastore.com/scuba-diving/beuchat-ocean-legend-black/135382/p
So, on the plus side:
- yes significantly cheaper than the Beuchat Competition & comparable in price to some of the Seacsub & Mares offerings.
- same fin length as the Beuchat Competition (60cm), so you should ignore my comment #3 above.
Neutral:
- polymer blade. Beuchat reckons the Competition model is good for diving upto 20m - that's enough for me.
Downside:
- Footpocket is not removable and, therefore, the blades are not replaceable (nor the footpockets, which you can also by separately).
I expect these will be very good & affordable spearing fins. If you look after them, don't loose them & are lucky, I expect they will last you more than a decade, perhaps longer. And if not, just buy another pair when necessary - as they are about half the price of the Competition model! I see you are in Puerto Rico - sun damage might be more of an issue for you than here, where the sun rarely shines for long. You should wash them off in freshwater after each dive & keep them cool & out of the sun when not in use.
Let us know what you decide & how you get on
So, on the plus side:
- yes significantly cheaper than the Beuchat Competition & comparable in price to some of the Seacsub & Mares offerings.
- same fin length as the Beuchat Competition (60cm), so you should ignore my comment #3 above.
Neutral:
- polymer blade. Beuchat reckons the Competition model is good for diving upto 20m - that's enough for me.
Downside:
- Footpocket is not removable and, therefore, the blades are not replaceable (nor the footpockets, which you can also by separately).
I expect these will be very good & affordable spearing fins. If you look after them, don't loose them & are lucky, I expect they will last you more than a decade, perhaps longer. And if not, just buy another pair when necessary - as they are about half the price of the Competition model! I see you are in Puerto Rico - sun damage might be more of an issue for you than here, where the sun rarely shines for long. You should wash them off in freshwater after each dive & keep them cool & out of the sun when not in use.
Let us know what you decide & how you get on