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Atomic SplitFin
SplitFin

SplitFin

The Atomic Aquatics SplitFin is a radical approach to diver propulsion. With the slightest kick, the split blade deflects to form a pair of wings that slice through the water with reduced drag, creating lift in the forward direction to propel you ahead.

Compared to conventional fins, the SplitFin swims with less effort, stress and strain resulting in greater sustained speed, power and comfort. Independent testing has shown that this design can significantly reduce air consumption!

How SplitFins work.

Your conventional paddle fins are just that. They work by pushing some of the water rearward like an old paddlewheel steamship. As a paddle fin is pushed through the water, much of the water spills over the top surface of the blade and sticks to it, creating drag. Extra kicking effort is needed to overcome that drag.

In contrast, the SplitFin slices though the water with two wing shaped surfaces, creating lift and forward propulsion more like a propeller. Any water traveling over the top of the blade is funneled into and out of the opening (split) between the blades. Drag is reduced, effort is reduced and efficiency is increased. The SplitFins can even reduce your air consumption by 20-40% as documented by independent tests.

EZ-LOK buckle system (Patent Pending) This totally new buckle system snaps on or off the fin with ease, yet the positive action will not release accidentally. The buckles will rotate 180 degrees and the straps adjust with a simple pull. The straps should be just snug with the foot placed fully into the foot pocket.

Specification

Small - UK5-6
Medium - UK 7-8
Large - UK9-10
Extra Large - UK11-12


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Date 21/06/2008
Reviewed by Alex
Review AWESOME Fins!!! Bought mine 4 years ago - and will never change them. Where most fins generally give power on the downward kick, these generate power kicking both directions - so handy for strong currents etc. Sprints use up energy of course and you can feel it a little - but to cover the same distance nearly as fast ('as fast' is impossible) using different fins these are a lot more efficient. Also ideal for sideways leg strokes, or frog kicking.
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Date 25/09/2005
Reviewed by Jen
Review I found the sizing of these fins a problem. As I have small size 4 feet I ordered the small. They were too small. I returned them and ordered the medium, they were also too small! No wanting to spend any more money on postage to return them, I sold them. Not a happy bunny. Cant comment on the performance as I could never get them on.
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Date 09/05/2005
Reviewed by JRT
Review Great fins. They do exactly what you hope for. Reduced pressure with the same power, good manoeuverability and the clips make them very easy to take off, even in difficult swell. Highly recommended.
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Date 22/01/2005
Reviewed by T Burke
Review Read a number of reviews before I chose the split fins. They came highly recommended from a number of sources and I was not disappointed. Took them to the Maldives and in both strong and weak currents, I was able to move through the water a lot easier, and I did use a lot less air (Although, I only have about 25 dives, so that could also partly be due to experience). The strap system was very easy to use and on both shore dives and boat dives, I was able to quickly put on and adjust the fins. Ordering from simply scuba was also very easy and quick. Due to popularity, they weren't in stock when I ordered them, but within a shorter time then they said on the site, they were delivered. All around a very good experience.
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Date 05/12/2004
Reviewed by Grant
Review Took two dives to get used to not having the resistance associated with my previous fins, but now I would not do without them. No cramps, good power once used to the different technique and I found manoeuvrability great. Clips are easy to use.
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