http://omegaaquatics.com/amphibian.html
Anyone see or hear of these yet?
If it came out in the form of a split fin, I would be more inclined to try them.
Could this be the next big thing in scuba dive gear?
Or is it just to goofy looking?
Interesting concept.
New Omega Flip Fins?
New Omega Flip Fins?
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Hi, my name is Keith, and I'm a Dive Addict!
They sent us a sample.
IMHO another solution to a non-existent problem. This industry is full of them.
They are well made I have to give them that but I don't see them as all that good of a fin overall.
The instructions tell you to use you foot to release the flip part and I can see why. The potential for that spring to grab your fingers is scary.
Anyway, I've had them for a couple months and show them off from time to time but always put them back in the box. I would never wear them.
Dave
IMHO another solution to a non-existent problem. This industry is full of them.
They are well made I have to give them that but I don't see them as all that good of a fin overall.
The instructions tell you to use you foot to release the flip part and I can see why. The potential for that spring to grab your fingers is scary.
Anyway, I've had them for a couple months and show them off from time to time but always put them back in the box. I would never wear them.
Dave
I get kind of the same impression as Valerie.. Although I know a diver who might benifit from them because she has trouble putting her fins on in the water (real trouble)... But a failure could be really bad... Also I was thinking that climbing a boat ladder would still be difficult.. from the picture IMHO
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Just another useless gimmick. I couldn't help blurting out "BFD" at this line because that's what I do now:
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/5914769.html
BUT, still not as laughable as my all time favorite I saw a few years ago in Rodale's dive mag, a rear-view mirror for divers, designed to be strapped on to your mask.A natural evolution within the dive industry, the Amphibian™ fin system is designed to be strapped on prior to entering the water and removed after exiting.
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/5914769.html
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