Mares Excel Plus, Open Heel Fins

2018-05-22T20:50:21

These fins work great for diving with minimal effort! While the fins are on the heavier side, they move easily under water and require minimal effort to give you good forward motion.

Rachel C.

2017-07-18T17:48:51

Went on several dives with this pair of fins and never had any problems. I'm still on the fence with the ABS buckles, they work fine but seem to be a little more awkward to put on/take off then other strap types. Overall, no regrets with my purchase.

Marja C.

2015-09-19T20:00:00

What can you say about Leisure Pro? I ordered these on a weekend, and it seems like they arrived the following Monday (actually might have been Wednesday, but much quicker than I expected). I love the Customer Service they have extended to me in the past (I have bought almost everything imaginable from them - BCD's, Regs, Computers, etc.), they almost always have the items I am looking for in stock, and their prices can't be beat.

OldTimer

2013-04-17T20:00:00

I have used this quattro excel, avanti X3, and Quattro Plus. So I hope this review is useful to buyers First off, this fin has a great look underwater, easy to notice if you are a dive leader. Secondly, it pushes you through water as well as the rest I have. Only thing is that the foot pocket is shorter than the others, and that tends to put stress on my calf to a significant compared to other two. However, it gives to most powerful frog kick out of the three. All in all it resulted in the highest air consumption of all three for me. Thirdly, its the heaviest of all three. Not as heavy as rubber jet fins, but heavy enough for a travel concern. if you want to spend money on a looker that yields an uncompromised performance, this is the one. But if you seek a more comfortable choice, get the X3 or Quattro Plus

B.DM

2011-12-20T19:00:00

i used this product last this November as a rental for my open water free dive in lake Travis and bought them as soon as i got back to the dive shop.

Sharkie

2011-10-03T20:00:00

just got back from Maui. dove molokini and turtle town for three days. the fins are really good. strong side rails you can really get good trust forward with less leg motion. some are saying that the fins are too stiff, i found them to be perfect for scuba and they work fine for snorkeling too. we did a couple days at kapalua bay and napali with the turtles and had a ball, the fins were fine.

steelerman

2011-07-22T20:00:00

if you have an older pair of excels then the buckle is " snappy " a little stiff. but the newer pairs have a buckle assy. thats different. two small grey buttons you squeeze and the assy. comes apart. i got the pinks for my wife and just got the blue for myself. great fins

BOB O.

2011-05-03T20:00:00

Buckle failed on my third dive -- plastic snapped in two mid-kick. I find these fins add a lot of stress to the ankle and foot. I am a tall slim guy and I find that these fins actually cup and move too much water vertically as opposed to generating forward power. Because these fins move so much water they actually tend to move you around if you're slim. If you're a bigger person and like a REALLY stiff fin then this in the one for you. Otherwise, I'd be looking at other fins.

Peter

2010-09-15T20:00:00

These are the stiffest mares fins by far. On the plus side they give a lot of thrust when frog-kicking, comparable in feel to jetfins/slipstream (but more comfortable). Helicopter turns are ok, reverse swim is possible but not easy. If you're a big/stocky dude and you're pushing heavy gear through current, then they're perfect. If not then the classic Quattro is a better choice, IMHO; cheaper, less foot and ankle stress, more maneuverable, and still plenty of power. I have no comment on the complicated mares buckles because I installed spring straps straight away when I bought them. I wear a US 11.5 and the regular size fits perfect with 5mm boot. Stiffness generates a lot of pressure on top of the foot; I wouldn't want to try the original version with the half plastic foot pocket top. Still, more comfortable and better fit than oms slipstream or jets.

MIGUEL H.

2010-06-25T20:00:00

Im an advanced open water diver who uses the mares excel plus, they are great fins, a bit heavy and long but very efficient and provide great thrust. Great for all-around diving, not too flexible/soft nor too stiff/hard, just in between. Highly recommended.

juanfr22

2010-01-10T19:00:00

Very good fins, perfect for scuba diving.

MARCIO C.

2009-12-24T19:00:00

Get spring straps immediately or carry a pry bar to open the buckle. Locked or unlocked it doesn't matter, they don't work. Like all Mare products they have to make something that is garbage. Not only would I not recommend these to a friend I wouldn't give them to a friend, could barely bring myself o give these to an enemy.

Just M.

2009-07-22T20:00:00

Great set of fins

shaggy