Split vs. paddle fins

**MgicTwnger** · 09-20-2007, 01:25 AM

The discussion has been going on for years. Some people love one and hate the other, others switch between the two depending on how they are diving. I know which I prefer and will post it later on.

Which do you like?

**dalehall** · 09-20-2007, 01:55 AM

I won't vote since I haven't dove with both. But, I sure love my paddle fins. I have two instructors I deal with. One HATES splits and one LOVES them. It's all personal opinion, just as with everything else. (ie: jacket vs back inflate)

**MgicTwnger** · 09-20-2007, 07:05 PM

OK, this is pretty quiet, so I'll vote.
When I took up diving again 10 years ago the LDS sold me on a pair of Atomic Aquatic splits. Overe the years I have tried or bought and sold other splits, as well as various palddle fins, Volo's, ScubaPro JetFins, and others.
For me, nothing beats those Atomics. They are comfortable, give me a lot of return for the effort involved, and are stiff enough to do specialty kicks like the frog, helicopter, etc. They also do not feel "mushy" like some other splits. I hated the weight of JetFins, which a lot of my friends use.
The only modification I made is installing homemade spring straps, although the original ones are quite nice and easy to get on and off.