Gear Review: Aqualung Slingshot Fins

Posted on Oct, 2009 in Home/News and Events/Gear Review: Aqualung Slingshot Fins

Hello Dip ‘N Divers

Looking for something innovative and exciting, look no further than the aqualung slingshot fin, there is no fin on the market today that can compare in design. The slingshot is a one of a kind fin that offers the diver a chance to switch gears during a dive. The slingshot can be classified as a paddle fin but after that no other paddle fin compares to it today. The slingshot is unique in that it has two power bands attached to the fin where it flexes to generate power; these bands allow the fin to be more flexible while transferring more energy in to each kick by the diver. The result is a very efficient diver moving through the water.

Another unique feature of the slingshot fin is that as I said earlier it allows the diver to switch gears, the power bands have three adjustments that can make the fin easier or harder to kick. The first setting stretches the band very little, this allows the diver to stretch out the band easier and makes the fin easier to kick, the result that I find is very similar to some of today’s modern split fins. Setting two stretches the band more, in this setting the diver will apply more power into their kick, results equal many of today’s easier moving paddle fins. Setting Three stretches the power band the most, in this setting the diver must put the most effort into moving the fin, divers with a pretty powerful kick will prefer this setting as they feel more from the fin. Setting the bands is very easy and is even possible underwater, however I recommend setting the fin before getting in the water.

Divers that are looking for a new set of fins should really look into something like the slingshot; it offers great performance and many different features. The foot pocket is very generous; I wear a size 12 boot yet fit into the regular size for wet suit boots and move to the largest size for a drysuit boot.

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