05-19-2011, 10:21 PM
I started with a pair of force fins, the adjustable model. I used them on my pontoon and thought only good things about them as far as easy of use and performance. The price always ate at me that I had to pay that much as compared to the other common fins sold at the same stores you buy your tube/toons at. Aside from price I don't know that I have much as far as negative to say about them. Maybe that they sink so due to cost make sure you have them securely fastened or that you use some fin saver type of ankle strap too.
I later bought a tube. I still have my toon so I wanted a second set of gear so I can take someone with me on the toon as I ride the tube. I was not interested in paying for another pair of force fins so I started to look at other options. After some suggestions from others I bought a pair of Mares Plana Advanti 3 fins for $39.00 online during some promotional sale. The only negative I can give them is that they are yellow...
I've liked these fins as much as the force fins in general. Maybe a slight edge to these fins is that I have more of a balance between the forward and reverse stroke of the leg.
So my summary is that I'm happier with the Mares simply because they were so much cheaper then the Force Fins. Much less buyers remorse after the purchase. Performance wise I think they both do a fine job for what I've used them for.
I guess I should also note I've had the Force Fins for 3 years now and the Mares for nearly 2. Neither has shown any sign of undo wear or indication of poor quality or durability.
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I later bought a tube. I still have my toon so I wanted a second set of gear so I can take someone with me on the toon as I ride the tube. I was not interested in paying for another pair of force fins so I started to look at other options. After some suggestions from others I bought a pair of Mares Plana Advanti 3 fins for $39.00 online during some promotional sale. The only negative I can give them is that they are yellow...
I've liked these fins as much as the force fins in general. Maybe a slight edge to these fins is that I have more of a balance between the forward and reverse stroke of the leg.So my summary is that I'm happier with the Mares simply because they were so much cheaper then the Force Fins. Much less buyers remorse after the purchase. Performance wise I think they both do a fine job for what I've used them for.
I guess I should also note I've had the Force Fins for 3 years now and the Mares for nearly 2. Neither has shown any sign of undo wear or indication of poor quality or durability.
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