Apollo Bio-Fin Pro Fins

2017-12-26T10:41:51

Going from Mares x-streamed with 400 dives to these I bought Black pro with rubber strap. So far after 20 dives fairly happy. We dive mostly in FL keys wrecks and reefs, all sorts of conditions. First few dives they felt weird as they have barely any “resistance” like paddle fins. Small flutter kick as instructed works great. I’m 6’ 245lbs and I moved along nicely with steak 100’s. They are noticeably heavy on the boat almost amusing at times when used to more plastic fin, but nice grip for sure! - The foot pocket is huge I bought an XL and wear 5mm hard bottom Mares boots, almost too big. - The straps are nice but I’m going to purchase the springs and try them next trip. - If you like the feel of “boost” off first kick that is minimal but again as instructed small flutter worked great. I also frog kicked and spun around easily. No issues with safety stops etc etc. —-

ANDREW K.

2017-10-11T10:44:59

I'm an old fart (79) that swims about one and a half miles in Cabarete Bay almost daily and I just started using my Bio Pro fins and so far I think they are great. Less stress on my bony little legs and less strain on my back. Check back in six months and I will let you know if my opinion has changed. Tropical Regards, Rick

Rick B.

2015-10-10T20:00:00

Quick delivery

SHARON S.

2015-08-26T20:00:00

Great service, received product fast

Melvin H.

2015-03-22T20:00:00

I got these because I wear size 5 in women and it's pretty hard to find fitting footwear. The Bio-fins were the only one I've seen to accommodate size 5 feet. Once I got these underwater, I'm so happy with this purchase! With the right kicking style, these fins will let you go pretty fast without too much effort. They are pretty heavy because it's 100% rubber, but well worth it.

TrustMe

2013-08-08T20:00:00

Great and efficient fins. I've used them since they came out. Bought a new set of booties for my wife, and found her XS biofins were now too narrow to slide the boot in. So we tried several combinations and finally found the Tusa hard sole booties would fit the S biofins well. But the spring band on the Size Small comes right over the pocket, which was too small, so she has the regular rubber strap, which works perfectly. Many thanks to Leisure Pro for their patience and help and superb exchange policy. None better in the business!

Rich

2013-02-06T19:00:00

I am leaving this to help others with sizing. I did a fair bit of searching on line for sizing help and found little to work with, so I will document my experience here. It all went well thanks to Leasure Pro. I wear a mens Adidas Classic (Rom, Gazelle) Size 9.5(US) Size 9(UK) Size 43.5(FR) Size 275(JP) and that is a Snug/Tight fit. My foot is 11 inches long, and 4.25 inches wide and 3 inch instep (low arch) I use Atomic Split Fin size 9-10 (42-43) (full foot model) and very old pair of ScubaPro Jet Fins Size 9-13 (43-48) (using 3mm Neo Sock) which are quite tight in width compared to the Apollos. As I wanted to use a boot with a sole (Bare 3mm Tropic Boot Size 9) I figured from what I read online to order an Apollo size L (9-11) but I was wrong! It was far too wide and my foot was pushing through the toe opening. So LP sent me the Size M (8-9) and that fits like a charm. My heel protrudes 2.25" out the back using the Bare Boots, 1.75" using light boots, and I could 'just' use them with no boot at all. There is still enough width for a wider boot or higher instep. I believe the L (9-11) should really be 10+ to 12, so if you are 'in between sizes be sure to leave enough time to adjust your fit before leaving on a trip! My only regret now is that I didn't order the Spring Straps. They feel like great fins and thanks again LP for your patience and help! BTW, My wife ordered Size Small and she wears size 8 shoe, they seem right, and we will provide detail soon. I could happily wear these with no boot at all.

Simon

2012-11-04T19:00:00

Just bought these fins for my daughter after having them myself for several years. I have very much enjoyed diving with them. I use to get leg cramps but no more. Also, so easy to kick that I don't have that tired, fighting the current feeling.

Jet

2012-07-03T20:00:00

It is flexible and lightweight makes diving so easy and confortable!!!!!!!!!!!

Sil

2012-01-31T19:00:00

I switched from a very stiff fin to these. I have lost some power, but the kicks are much easier. Often it takes 3-4 kicks to get up to speed if I really want to move.

A

2012-01-08T19:00:00

Used it for scuba and snorkeling.. feels great and you don't even have to kick hard.. almost like a flying carpet feeling. Used it during some heavy drift dives. worked much beter than expected against the current. never had a cramp!

Ozgur

2011-10-04T20:00:00

These fins are priced right, easy to swim with, increase your speed (if you wanted), and decrease fatigue. (Follow the recommendations from the manufacturer for kick style.) And I love the pick color I chose!

shelery

2011-10-03T20:00:00

I borrowed my friend's fin and fell in love with them and decide to get a pair myself. They are great.

ycai

2011-09-11T20:00:00

If I had known how heavy this fin is, I would not have bought it. I'm now searching for a high performance, light weight fin. My dive trips require air travel and weight is a major concern.

OBCROWER

2011-01-19T19:00:00

These fins feel great and are effortless to use. I've dove all over the Caribbean and there are a bunch of bio fins out there. Once I tried them I was hooked!!! Speed, comfort and effortless kicking makes these fins A+ in my book.

The O.

2010-06-14T20:00:00

These are the only fins I want on my feet. I have made believers out of several people by letting them use my fins just once. Others have a hard time keeping up with me because these are so fast and efficient. LOVE THEM!!!!

William

2010-02-17T19:00:00

These fins are significantly faster than the V-16 even though they are much heavier. Like all split fins leg cramps are non-existent and you must use a flutter kick to take full advantage of the benefits of the design. These fins improved my time on the 800 meter snorkel and 100 meter full kit tow stamina tests. In practice in a half Olympic sized pool before the Divemaster tests I could never get below 14 minutes in the 800 meter snorkel, but with these fins my times ranged between 13:30 and 13:00 on the same course. Plus, they are solid orange! Easy to follow me and nobody can say they mixed them up with theirs.

SAL D.

2010-01-19T19:00:00

The best fins. More expensive than most others, but well worth it. The orange fins also are great for when your buddy needs to keep track of you.

Always C.

2009-12-10T19:00:00

It's easy to feel skeptical about all the rave reviews this fin gets... but I tried them, got them and have not looked back since! It's a very good and efficient fin - I enjoy how I can cruise reefs w/ little effort... when not needing speed or great distance I simply flick lightly with my ANKLES and not my whole leg... but when I need the power and stroke it's there when I need it - a true sports car of a fin downside: HEAVY... it's full-rubber construction makes it heavy in the water and in the divebag... can be a bad thing when you travel

Shugar

2009-09-01T20:00:00

These replace a pair I've used for a couple of years that were wonderful but tight in the toe. When I checked Apollo's size chart, I saw I'd been wearing a size too small. The new ones are just about perfect, except that they're very heavy in the water and in the gear bag. (If you use ankle weights for trim, you probably won't need them with these fins). I had the Apollo steel spring straps on the old pair, but I find the stock rubber straps somewhat more comfortable and not significantly harder to don and doff.

HARVEY C.

2009-08-06T20:00:00

I live in Key West Florida. I dive reefs,wrecks. I used the fins for the first time. I was happy with them. I need to get in the water a few times more then I can let everyone know how the really are.

BURNELL V.

2009-07-28T20:00:00

this fin feels kinda heavy when ur just holding it but once u get in the water its like its not even there and u hardly have to kick to move

hal

2009-05-12T20:00:00

I was between the Scubapro twin jets and the Apollos. I could not be happier with my purchase. Although at first the Apollos look really simple and plain, underwater they are amazing. Great fit, extremely fast and lightweight. These are by far the best item of my scuba equipment. Because I bought them in yellow my friends can see me from really far away, so I never get lost!!! The only thing i would change is the adjustable rubber strap for the stainless steel spring strap.

carmeng107876215

2009-04-14T20:00:00

Well made and efficient.

Paul i.

2009-03-21T20:00:00

These fins fit great with my boots. It's so nice to just barely flutter my ankles and zoom through the water. I don't kick up so much silt now either.

Jessica T.

2009-01-26T19:00:00

These fins are great! Not only do they glide through the water with ease but they also get you to where your going with minimal work. I dive mostly in Southern California where getting past the surf needs to happen quickly; these fins will not let you down.

SARA G.

2008-12-26T19:00:00

I'll preface this by saying that the split fin technology used in these fins is licensed by Nature's Wing to Apollo, ScubaPro, Atomic, TUSA, Oceanic, Dacor, Sherwood, Beuchat and Genesis. Any of these manufacturers that claims to have a "secret" design that the other don't, is referring only to details such as materials, fins strap design, batten and rib design. The basic principles and operation of these fins is identical for all of them. Potentially each of these fins will work about the same for you. The key is to determine which manufacturer's products fits your foot and swimming style the best.My reasons for picking Apollo fins was simple: - They are 100% rubber and as such weigh about twice as much as most fins. They keep my legs down and help stop my tendency toward bicycling when I'm tired. I also was able to shed a few pounds from my BC and I'd rather have the weight on my feet than my waist while standing on a dive boat.- Being rubber they are VERY comfortable and feel like bedroom slippers.- Apollo gives you a choice of stiffness (see their website for recommendations on selection). Stiffer is NOT always the best choice. I chose an intermediate stiffness.- Price: The price for Apollos has tumbled about $45 recently to ~$155 Atomics are considerably more expensive.- I'm not convinced that for the average diver, a small change in rib or batten design means that much...sort of along the line of the average golfer paying $350 or $1200 for a putter. It might might a difference for Tiger Woods but not for me.- The option for factory installed spring straps. I've always installed these as an after market item on my fins. The factory installed Apollo straps are literally bonded into the fin. If you go for a regular adjustable fin strap the Atomic strap is about the best I've ever seen, but once you've tried spring straps you'll never go back.Next, you must change your kick style to use any split fin effectively. You need a high frequency, low amplitude kick that stays within the slipstream of your body and tank. At first the decreased effort will make you feel as if your not going to be going very fast but you'll soon realize that increased effort with your old slab fins doesn't always mean more speed. The first time I used them I was able for the first to keep up with my old instructor and his ScubaPro splits w/o any problem for the first time. For short all-out sprints, you feel as if you're flying over the reef. I also found that my air consumption and fatigue decreased, while my speed and comfort increased with split fins. Remember, don't get pre-sold on any one brand before trying them on. I love my Apollos and wouldn't give you 2 cents for my dive buddy's Atomics, but she feels the same way about her Atomics and my Apollos.Finally, by their very nature split fins are a bit less maneuverable than slab sided fins. However the different kick style means that you disturb the bottom a lot less so I personally fell that it's an excellent trade off.

SCOTT M.

2008-08-31T20:00:00

I have dove with a lot of different fins and these have got to be the most efficient I have ever used. A friend of mine has them and I just tried them for the first time today. I was so amazed at how easy it was to skindive to depths of 15ft+ and still have energy and air to stay down and see what cannot be easily/clearly seen from the surface. I was actually so quick with these underwater, I did not even realize how quickly I had swam away from the shore, no problem, they do not tire the legs at all and I was able to swim back with just as much speed. I ran home tonight and got on the internet to order my own pair (this site is the cheapest I found them). I assure you if you ever have the chance to try these, you will do the same. My only regret is spending money on other fins, when I should have got these 2 years ago when I first met the friend with these fins. BTW, his fins are more than 2 years old, have been almost around the world and still look brand new. These are durable fins!

Toledo D.

2008-07-29T20:00:00

These fins allow for increased speed and manuverability with less effort. I particularly like the 20 degree down-angle which places the foot at the ideal angle for efficiency. With routine treatment using silicone spray or grease, these fins should last nearly forever.

STEVEN G.

2008-07-22T20:00:00

I needed new fins to fit the boots on my new dry suit (DUI CF200 with #9 Rock Boots). The large Bio-Fin Pro fits over the Rock Boots and also works with a smaller slip-on shoe that DUI gave me in the mean time because their Rock Boots are out of stock. I dove the new suit and fins last weekend for the first time and swimming was pretty good. Much better than with the large paddle fins I used to use with my 30 year-old Unisuit (which I haven't used in 15 years, mostly because of the poor swimming characteristics). Normally, I dive a 1/4" wetsuit and wear large (9-10) full foot fins with 1/8" socks. The downside, of course, is the cold here in New England. My goal with the new gear is to move into the current century and have the best of both worlds: warmth and good swimming characteristics. I'm still not sure how I feel about split fins. I don't understand why nobody makes single blade fins to fit drysuit boots that are smaller (and with the right shape and flex), making it easier to maneuver and to kick fast when you need speed. In any event, the Bio-Fins are the best thing I have found so far.

DAVID S.