Scubapro Seawing Nova Gorilla Fin Large Army Green

2024-05-03T20:00:00

I bought these fins and I can see a huge reduction in my SAC rate. They hurt a little on the top of the foot because this part is very hard. The navigation under water is very easy.

MichaelJ

2023-03-11T19:00:00

Moving from a very flexible split fin to these. They are very stiff. They require a fair amount of effort, but you are rewarded by excellent propulsion. To prevent cramping, I had to learn some new techniques. The stiffer fin allows for more technical moves than something more flexible; like finning backwards. The fit is good. Seem to be high quality. Very light weight. I like the bright orange color, as I'm easy to spot from a distance. I like them, and will continue to use them.

boB C.

2022-01-14T18:00:38

Awesome Fins!

WILSON J.

2021-06-02T20:00:00

I got the Nova fins but had to return it for a better size. Then I got them, liked the high-tech design but returned them in order to get more stiffness - which means going for the top-of-the-line GORILLA fins. All of the fins were easy to return, quick to get the refund, and easy to order again. Now I have what I want, so thanks.

RonR

2021-05-11T08:34:59

Good fin for young legs. Easy On and Off. They float.

Tony S.

2021-05-10T19:53:36

Great fins

ELEAZAR B.

2021-05-05T07:00:34

Easy on and off, most powerful fins I've used. I am a big guy, and wanted the extra stiffness... Great fins.

John G.

2021-01-22T00:20:53

These were shockingly stiff on my first dive as many have mentioned. I almost gave up on them right away and gave them away to my guide as a tip. The next day I dove with them first instead of second and really enjoyed them/figured them out. I switched back to my Twin Jet Max’s for the second dive and felt like I had horrible noodles attached to my feet and had zero power. These things are great you just need to give them some time and learn how to work with them not against. I can tell once I get used to them I’ll never want to use anything else. Great fin for sure!

RYAN W.

2020-10-22T08:37:06

Great fins they really stand up to rig diving Ive been using gorilla fins since the 90’s

CHAD S.

2019-12-17T02:01:58

A great fin! I use the orange Seawing Nova Gorilla fins when I am teaching. It makes it a lot easier for students to see and follow me as we do exploration dives in low visibility water.

Jimmy S.

2019-10-16T08:24:36

Great fins! Solid control good response. Firmer than the regular Seawings and I find them to be much better. Good for open circuit divers wearing single tanks and/or with a pony bottle. Not enough thrust to drive doubles.

DOUGLAS C.

2019-08-02T10:13:46

As an Instructor I always wore the split fin as the dive shop I instructed required me to wear them to sell them. It's near impossible to perform the back kick or frog kick with split fins and frankly I cant stand them and I've tried every brand. If your an instructor, dive master, photographer, or videographer you need power and maneuverability. That's what these fins were designed for. Only reason I did not give 5 stars is they were stiffer than I imagine and I like stiff fins for power. If you not sure you want stiff fins I would go with regular seawing nova and not the gorilla.

MARK C.

2018-12-04T05:32:41

Great fins I have the charcoal grey and now orange so students and other divers can see in poor viz

CAPT M.

2018-10-29T20:00:00

The best and fastest fins I have ever used Chris

PyoneM

2018-04-22T08:33:14

We are on our way to Hawaii June 11 to September 17 to skin dive daily and scuba twice a week. I paired the fins with seasoft sunrays excellent combo. Alex on youtube gives these fins best rating.. The fin material and straps are excellent. The orange color is cool.

Steven O.

2017-12-04T12:35:29

Really like these fins. Plenty of thrust. Easy to don and doff.

WILLIAM L.

2017-06-09T11:55:26

The Seawings came highly recommended. Great pair of fins. I have a difficult time with ScubaPro fins because my foot had a high profile on the top. If this is the case your you the size that SHOULD fit you will likely hurt and you'll end up with red marks on the tops of your feet. I tried a size larger and they fit my booties fabulously without hurting my feet. You may have to play around with the sizing a bit based not only on the length of your foot, but the thickness as well. I only wish I had gotten them in orange!

CARI L.

2017-05-22T20:29:27

muy buenas exelentes . peso reducido y mucha potencia.

ATILIO A.

2017-02-27T00:36:56

I was reluctant to switch from my Twin Jet Max's after they were stolen because I love a flexible fin that is easy on the knees. After a few dives I'm glad I jumped on these. They provide a great amount of power but are super comfortable. I'm not a fan of blade fins but these are a great compromise. I don't think I'll ever go back to splits! -Jason PADI OWSI

Jason P.

2016-12-26T00:08:39

The Gorilla versions of the Seawing Novas are much stiffer than the regular Seawing Novas. That is by design! Those complaining these are too stiff have bought the wrong version! These are very good fins if you have proper finning technique. I can frog kick, scissor kick, helicopter kick, backfin no problem with these fins because they are sufficiently stiff. If I really need to move, one scissor kick and I am gone. The bungee straps are great, significantly easing putting the fins on as you race off on a panga to the next site. They are also very durable. I have over 300 dives with mine and besides some scratches still perform like the first day. They are also quite light so they are my go to fins for warm water diving. I use different fins for drysuit diving.

Jungho K.

2016-12-16T14:31:50

I put 4 stars because I had to put something but really I have no rating for the fins because I chose the wrong product for my use and that is my failing, not the fins. Be aware THESE FINS ARE EXTREMELY STIFF. I dove with Twin Jets for several years and the last something over 1000 dives I have used Twin Jet Max fins and loved both of them. The old stiff Dacor fins I had before the Twin Jets gave me leg cramps. So the Scuba Pro fins were a blessing. I really don't know what posessed me to get the Gorilla's. It was a bad choice on my part. They are board stiff like my old Dacor's. If you are a fisically very fit diver with strong legs and a powerful kick that likes to swim, swim, swim during the dive these fins may be for you. For a pudgy old diver (that still manages to get in over 200 dives a year) that likes to dink along and look at macro, mak3 a better choice than I did. I'm giving them a little more time as I have been getting more used to them and adjusting my kick technique. But I suspect in another week ov diving they will get replaced.

JOHN B.

2016-04-30T11:16:04

If you are looking for a ridged fin this is the one. I love the power I get from these fins without a lot of effort.

Michael N.

2014-09-06T20:00:00

it helps in the sense of not having to do a lot of effort to kick, but it makes you go slow and also you can't apply al lot of pressure because it will bend. On time it will break, and it happened to me while going on a trip to Cozumel... I had to were cheap tourist uncomfortable fins. So they are not reliable at all. Big No! No! It can ruin your diving trip easily not to say it could cost more than that.

Jose Q.

2014-08-07T20:00:00

When I got in the water, it felt like I had boards attached to my feet. "Downgraded" to the standard Seawings and am very happy.

JRH

2014-02-09T19:00:00

delivery was perfect

Fer

2014-01-20T19:00:00

I dive with a police underwater search and recovery team. We dive in coastal waters and fresh water. These fins can handle strong current and heavy surge. Some of the guys have lost fins in deep water. These bad boys float AND are guaranteed. I've also been able to improve my times on my physical quals that we do every three months. Love these fins!

old d.

2014-01-20T19:00:00

I dive with a police underwater search and recovery team. We operate in coastal waters as well as fresh water. These fins can handle stiff currents and heavy surge. I've seen guys lose their fins in deep water. These bad boys float AND are guaranteed. They are very tough. I've also improved my times on my physical quals. Love these fins!

old d.

2013-11-30T19:00:00

Hands down the best fins I have used! I have used these with my drysuit boots in cold water and wet boots in warm water. Great power and speed with little effort. I used to be the slowest diver in my group but people now say they have to work to keep up with me. Able to do a variety of kicks with these fins as well. Well worth the investment. Be aware these fins are positively buoyant, may be a plus or a con for some.

Ratchet

2013-08-11T20:00:00

These fins replaced 20 year old Mares (the first generation of quatro fins .. They were double back then). Took a few visits to the pool to get used to them and appreciate the benefits the design and "stiffness" offer in the water. Bottom line, they are strong, efficient and get me from point A to point B quicker and more efficient than any other fin I had in the past. First 2-3 hours in these fins had me doubting the investment .. Took a lot of water time to get my legs accustomed to the most effective way to drive them in the water. 25 years ago I was given a pair of Aqua Lung rocket fins .. It took me weeks of water time to get used to those and appreciate them .... So, to the doubters, give them time .. They are stiff and it takes practice to get them do what they were designed to do. Only thing I would change .. Make the strap adjustable .. Allow user to set how tight or loose the straps are ... Shoe size 10. - large with 3mm boot feel perfect

NY D.

2013-05-13T20:00:00

in the med have a spreeng they breaking very eazy in no time of used

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