I posted on the float tube board, but I wanted to get your guys opinions. is there enough of a performance difference between the more expensive fins like the force fins to justify the additional cost? I am currently using the wallie world cheapies and they get me from point a to point b, but I wouldn’t mind covering a little more territory for my efforts.
as always, your input is greatly appreciated.
I responded to your post on the Float Tubing Board, and I will copy and paste my reply for the benefit of any other Utahns who have similar questions.
" [b][#0000ff]There are quite a few past threads on fins under THE BEST OF THE BEST. There is also a pictorial thread on fins on the PICTURE BOARD.[/#0000ff]
I am also attaching an excerpt on “Swim Fins” from my “book in progress”.
In short, whatever moves you through the water efficiently and comfortably is fine. You do not have to blow a car payment on buying fins.
Some of the most high priced fins are the most overrated."
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I have never tried the Force fins personally but I have used the Brownings, the cheapie ones that lbuckle over wader boots and my mares avanti X3’s I love the x3’s
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For whatever it is worth, I used a pair of Brownings for many years and they performed well. I purchased a pair of “Forcefinns” at the suggestion of a friend. I have found that the “Forcefinns” might propell me a little better but not apreciablly. But I am convinced that they are not as fatiguing as the Brownings. I have the “float tube” version of the Forcefinns (the ones with rear entry and designed to fit over wadding boots). I am convinced that they are easier to get on and off than the “swimmers/divers” version. I am not as young as I used to be. I am on the heavy side and by the time I get neoprene waders or breathable waders over wader liners on, it is a real pain to don and doff rergular finns. I appreciate the extra ease of the Forcefinns.
thanks all for the info. I think i’m gonna keep my cheapies since i plan on upgrading to the fish cat cougar soon.