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2025-04-08T03:21:56
I had to switch to bungee fins due to a injury that effects my ability to bend and put fins on . These are easy on and off . Not as powerful as foot pockets but they do the job. I have been diving Mares fins for 30 plus years . ??
JAY C.
2021-11-11T08:32:10
Mares Avanti Super-Channel Open Heel Fin w/Bungee Strap. Light weight fin. Excellent for travel.
ROBERT P.
2020-08-21T09:27:58
Love these fins have used them a lot for snorkeling and a little diving. Size chart is appropriate. You will need a boot or booty for your foot to fit.
SEAN H.
2020-03-13T20:13:34
Love these. Pretty good quality at a decent price. pushes you through the water with relative easy and efficiency. Easy to get on and off.
JERRY J.
2019-12-25T08:36:31
Product was as advertised and they worked very well.
BILLY G.
2019-06-20T10:38:51
used for week of open water and cavern diving so far, fins were good fit and performed well
Phil C.
2019-06-20T10:33:29
The strap hurt my heal and you can't make it any looser. Had to keep moving it to find a kinda comfortable position.
sheri y.
2019-04-11T11:11:53
Well built, good customer service. These are humongous! Have tried to use the fins twice with 6mm boots. The combined buoyancy is so high it is nearly impossible to get meaningful propulsion. Had to revert each time to my shorty fins. Interested in solutions to my dilemma to recover value from my purchase.
Richard E.
2019-02-08T14:17:55
During my observation of many many fins on dive boats, this Mares fin stands out to be the one with fewest issues. That is to say, some folks have talked about their fins not being good. Since my first set of Mares super-channel to now my most recent super-channels with Bungee Strap, I have been a fan. The older version has a rubber strap that can break if used improperly. This bungee strap is a bit more durable, and seems to hold up similar to well admired spring metal straps. I am a fan.
PETER R.
2018-12-30T19:47:17
Best match of quality and price.
Rene P.
Tecralene, Thermoplastic Rubber
Blade Length: 14.6" (37cm), Size Regular
Non-Vented
Open Heel
24 oz. (680 g), Size Regular
792460285072
SM | REG | XL | |
---|---|---|---|
US Men's shoe size | 6-9 | 9-11 | 11-13 |
US Women's shoe size | 7-10 | 10-12 | 12-14 |
European Men's shoe size | 38-43 | 43-45 | 45-48 |
Length (inches) | 24 | 24.5 | 25.5 |
Width (inches) | 7.7 | 8 | 8.3 |
Weight (pounds per pair) | 3.3 | 3.75 | 4.4 |
Lots of choices, yet one durable classic set of fins.
By PETER R.
During my observation of many many fins on dive boats, this Mares fin stands out to be the one with fewest issues. That is to say, some folks have talked about their fins not being good. Since my first set of Mares super-channel to now my most recent super-channels with Bungee Strap, I have been a fan. The older version has a rubber strap that can break if used improperly. This bungee strap is a bit more durable, and seems to hold up similar to well admired spring metal straps. I am a...
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Great bungees instead of straps
By JAY C.
I had to switch to bungee fins due to a injury that effects my ability to bend and put fins on . These are easy on and off . Not as powerful as foot pockets but they do the job. I have been diving Mares fins for 30 plus years . ??
The Mares Avanti Super Channel Open Heel Fin (OH) with bungee strap is the perfect combination of comfort, power and efficiency in one fin. The new blade design with large central super channel and 2-traditional lateral channels provide excellent thrust while maintaining high efficiency and minimal leg fatigue. The fin blade is made of Thermoplastic rubber and Tecralene a rugged and durable construction. The blade with its 3-channels optimizes water flow. Channel Thrust: Soft longitudinal inserts allow a controlled deformation of the fin blade while kicking. This channel shape moves a greater amount of water resulting in more thrust for the same effort. The range of sizes is complete, in multiple sizes to better accommodate all requirements, including those of women and younger divers.
The Mares bungee fin straps where created as a smart alternative to the steel spring straps, this unique fin strap relegates adjusting a fin strap to a thing of the past. Bungees exceed steel springs in all aspects: Higher elastic properties, unaffected by sun, salt and chemical agents, lower weight and lower cost, and Mares has 40 years of experience using bungees as a key element in spear guns.
With the new Mares bungee strap donning and doffing a fin is a breeze and the comfort during the dive is guaranteed by the new ergonomic heel cover. The heel cover comes equipped with a large hand loop allowing easy pull-to-stretch the bungee strap effortlessly over the heel of your foot. Fins are available in multiple colors and have a blade length of 14.6" (37cm)In regular size.
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