Omega Flip Fin Stealth MAX Military and Rescue Style Scuba Diving Fins

Haven't had them in the water just an FYI. I have walked around the house in them to see if I could effectively maneuver. Walking even with all my gear on seems significantly less hindered than my other fins, yet not as free as just walking in my Akona hardsoles. The majority of my past dives are boat dives (Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Bimini, Nassau, just to name a few) and fins are always a concern on entry and exit. Shore dives are generally not as tricky, if you have a fin keeper. I typically use Twin Jets but I notice getting in and out of them and maneuvering on the boat is a pain. Decided that I needed a new set of fins and was on the fence between the Scuba Pro Nova's and the Omega Flip fin. Bought the Flip Fins to see if they are worth the hype. I have read reviews that state they didn't stand up to 48 hours of military training, and in the defense of the fin; there are times when the issued equipment failed, so I couldn't base my decision on that single review.I love the deep foot pockets and my Akona hardsoles fit perfect in them. The spring seems very strong. "Air Kicks" don't lock the fin in place; not that I expected this result. The craftsmanship seems very good. I inspected both fins very close to see if I could see and stress fractures due to manufacturing. I did not notice any. The fins are a little heavier than I am used to, but I am guessing they need to be of dense material to stand up to being walked in and the frequent transition of the fin.My big concern is where the fin attaches to the boot, this hinge could be a problem. Close inspection shows it to appear sturdy but I will need to get them under stress to make a better determination. I worry about the material stress surrounding the stainless bolt. The latch for the transition is also a point of concern. I believe it may only survive a few rough dives.I have several dives scheduled in the future. A few quarry dives and a week long dive cruise in the Bahamas in a few months. I plan on being as brutal as I can in all situations. I want to test the very limits of the fins. I will provide a much more detailed review upon my return.

I used these all last season (2018) on technical dives in the NorthEast. They are great in terms of mobility on the boat, and allow you to put them on first and then jock up the rest of your gear in comfort knowing you won't have to deal with them later. Walking with them and with all my gear on on land and on the boat was easy and straight forward, no issues. Once underwater, all it took was a strong kick to lock them out, again, no issues. Coming out of the water onto the ladder just required me to push the fin against my other foot to "unlock" - Again, pretty easy and only took one trip to master. The rubber "thing" to aid in "unlocking" the fin is garbage, I took it off right away once I noticed it would not hold up to a real "tug" whilst underwater. This is not an issue. I also swapped out the original straps for a pair of XS Scuba Spring Straps, but this was purely preference. I personally don't want to rely on rubber straps that you have to adjust underwater and can easily break; too many other things to worry about in Tech Diving. The quality of the fins is very good. Overall I think the fins provide a great benefit and are more than worth the price (anyone who dives on boats knows what I am talking about). Highly recommended.

This is my second pair of these fins, I totally love the concept of having the fold away fin for ease of entering and exiting the water but both pair have broken quickly right in the front where the fin locks engages. I am saddened by the quality of the locking mechanism. I haven’t contacted the manufacturer yet but I would love it if the would redesign the locking system.

Great Buy Good Quality