TUSA X-Pert Zoom Z3 Open Heel Split Fins

2021-06-21T12:24:54

I love my Tusa X-pert zoom fins. I had a pair of them (probably an older version) that I bought in 2002 that lasted me 19 years of scuba diving and snorkeling (laps) at my local Rec center pool once or twice a week. When they finally broke, I went to my local dive shop and shopped for fins. It seemed like other styles of fins were more popular so I tried a different brand that were not the split fin style. After swimming with them in the pool I could see they were not as fast, powerful or comfortable. I tried a second pair (popular brand) and they were actually painful so I returned them. I then decided I had to go back to what I knew and loved--my Tusa X-pert zoom fins. They have a very comfortable foot pocket and give me the power and speed I want when I dive and snorkel. The size I ordered (med) seems just slightly larger than I need but it was the size that was recommended. I am tempted to order a small and see how they fit, but the med works fine. I do love the fins and recommend them! Leisure Pro has a great selection of scuba gear and great service too.

Carol O.

2020-02-10T17:17:46

Wonderful fins, easy on the knees. Not for speed, but great for extended time in the water.

Harry W.

2019-05-07T18:14:02

Work well, not much resistance to kick, will not tire you quickly.

DAVID H.

2019-05-05T06:36:07

I have had these fins for 7 years and they have worked well in no to little current conditions (i.e. lakes, Caribbean) . I realized that they are not so good in conditions where currents can be strong like in the Red Sea. I struggled with these during my last two trip there. For my next trip to Egypt I'll be taking blade fins. Also don't go by the Leisurepro size chart, they run large.

WILLIAM T.

2019-04-14T20:00:00

These fins take a bit to get used to. I have used them for about 5 dives. I would highly recommend them to divers of all levels.

RobertC

2017-09-02T09:17:56

I wear a size 9 men's and hot the mediums I think it would've been better to get the small as the springs not seem tight enough to hold my heel when kicking hard. With the straps that were provided I can tighten it up tight enough to work other than that they are great find.

Terry H.

2017-08-17T01:37:42

Bought these fins a week before heading to the Keys for mini lobster season after talking to my local dive shop about the s[lit fin design. I love them!!! They replace my old Tusa fins I bought nearly 40 years ago. The split fin design was less tiering and I had no loss of thrust in rough waters and current. I would strongly recommend.

Gary C.

2017-06-24T14:06:24

This is a great fin for diving as well a snorkeling.

DAVID C.

2017-02-19T16:54:26

I have about 20 dives with these fins and have been extremely pleased with the performance. They have significantly improved my versatility while underwater.

Patrick B.

2017-01-02T08:53:08

Had the these fins which last me 12 years plus. Now they have a crack and will buy the same ones. A little expensive but worth the buy.

Manny

2016-09-05T17:20:43

Great product. Hundreds of dives and still going strong. Powerful yet easy on your calf muscles The only con is they are a bit heavy

CRAIG B.

2016-04-04T17:46:51

These are the best all around fins I've ever dove. They are great on the surface and so easy on the legs without sacrificing performance. I have other fins from other brands and one in particular that has won top awards for years and years. It has nothing on these fins. I've tried other split fins also that don't compare to these. These frog kick very well also. These Z3s are great. So much so I have three pairs. Blue, Yellow and Red. My son loves them also.

Jeffrey C.

2016-03-09T20:06:43

I have owned at least 10 different kinds of fins. OK I have a slight fin problem. The Tusa Z3 is far and away my favorite fin I have ever used. the 27 degree offset of the fin is the key. It makes the fin propel you forward instead of forward and up. With the split fin design you need to use a different style of kicking than a stiff blade fin. I use a flutter kick at a higher RPM that is not as long of a kick as with a stiff blade fin. It is less work to kick this way and i have no problem keeping up with my freinds that use rocket fins, but my legs ache less than theirs do. Do yourself a favor, buy these fins and enjoy the difference. Leisure pro has the best price by far and you get the awesome spring strap free. Buy these , you wont be sorry.

Sea R.

2014-12-09T19:00:00

first dive was a long swim and no leg cramps at the end of the dive

Frank

2014-08-16T20:00:00

Great Fins, I have use regularly they feel efficient and great for Scuba, the only problem is that they are a little bit heavy for travel, but it´s not a problem if you travel lightweight, totally recommended

Mauricio A.

2014-08-06T20:00:00

The SF-15 Z3 is a big improvement over the older SF-8 model. The biggest area of improvement is feedback to the diver. These fins are built a little stiffer and longer, which allows you to feel them better as you kick. As far as split fins go, these are a great pair. As far as Split vs. Paddle goes, there are situations where split fins perform noticeably better. I own multiple pairs of both types, and use each depending on the type of dive. I use split fins when: warm/open water diving, covering a lot of distance at a fast pace, chasing down moving photo opportunities, swimming against weak ~ moderate currents,

Toko

2014-06-02T20:00:00

I started diving with these fins. I have since purchased 8 other types of fins to try different styles, etc. I thought I'd get a new pair of these to see how they may differ, or if they had changed. They are still good, light and reasonably efficient. I started experimenting with other designs to get more power in currents. I don't know how these will be in that situation yet. Nice and easy to fin, though! Watch out for sizing. I use Large/X-Large on others, Medium with these.

Papa

2014-03-25T20:00:00

Delivery time good

Briney D.

2014-01-21T19:00:00

The box use for delivery is way too big. I had to pay double the shipping cost. I have shipped the goods. Its not worth buying if you are shipping overseas.

v

2013-10-21T20:00:00

Easy finning as I hoped. Didn't want "power" fins.

Richard

2013-09-12T20:00:00

springs are a must for me love them.

denzy

2013-07-11T20:00:00

LP delivery excellent product and at the right price point

phi

2013-04-13T20:00:00

Got these fins in red for my 16 year old daughter and blue for myself. Just returned from a dive trip to Cozumel. These fins did not disappoint. They are easy fins to manage. They offer the flexibility of a split fin and the rigidity of a solid fin in a unique combination. Easy to get power when you need it and offered a nice smooth manueverability on the drift dives. I especially like the closed toed foot for cold water use 40 degrees. Size runs a bit large.

Ruth

2013-02-27T19:00:00

They have more power than the originals but your leg muscles will notice the difference, these are also somewhat heavier, I wish Tusa still made the original version too, it would be my first choice.

toptechx6

2012-10-09T20:00:00

It takes no effort to pick up speed . I really like how easy it is and how lil I have to move to get around under water ! saves a lot of air .

Gus

2012-08-16T20:00:00

Fast Delivery! Great Customer Support!

S.E.A.L S.

2012-07-31T20:00:00

These are nice fins. I bought them to replace some really stiff paddles, that gave me cramps. These are still relatively stiff, but I experienced no cramps on 6 dives in 2 days. They are also very comfortable and hug my feet just right. My air consumption did seem to improve a bit compared to my last fins, but nothing out of this world. One of the nicest features is the 20 degree angle on the fin blades. When I used to do surface swims on my back my fins would come out of the water and I felt really inefficient in the water. These fins solved that problem completely. On the surface, I can now move pretty effortlessly. Was pleasantly surprised that -at least for me- frog kicking worked better than expected. Underwater, I had no problem keeping up with other divers, but I didn't feel like a speed racer either. When I bought these, they came with free spring straps which were very well made and worked like a charm. Easy on, easy off. All in all, would buy again.

Chris

2012-07-16T20:00:00

Best fin I've ever owned! A very comfortable, Well designed product! I would recommend these fins again & again!

Tim

2012-07-15T20:00:00

Haven't had the opportunity to use these fins yet. The "boot" portion of the fin is deeper than my older fins which lets the boot extend further up my foot and in my opinion to far. That was with a new 3 mil pair of booties. However, if I use my old Tusa FX 5 mil booties the fitment is better. Ill have a better idea in 2 weeks when diving in Cozumel. The free Tusa Spring Straps provided dont even fit the fins. The strap clips are to small to lock onto the fin posts. Maybe someone should investigate that further as those fin straps are useless. The original adjustable rubber straps work though.

trailblazer4tx

2012-07-02T20:00:00

Great set of fins. They glide so easily in the water compared to my old fins, and they handled great even in high current in NC Atlantic water! They fit great, and are very comfortable. My only complaint and the reason I gave 4 instead of 5 starts, is that I was excited about the free spring straps that came with it, but the spring straps were too loose and they kept coming off in the water. So I ended up switching to the regular straps on that dive and things went great from there. But I sure would have loved it if the spring straps fit on snugly.

ScubaMo