Uncle Jes:Originally Posted by Uncle Jesse
You really have to see the adjustable Force Fins in person to see why the high price is justified. When you pick a pair up, you will know instantly that you have some serious equipment in your hands.
Besides all of the performance accolades the other fans out there have given them, they are built to last forever and I have a feeling mine will after more than 5 years of constant use. The strap system is excellent and hardware is attached to the plastic part of the fin with screws or rivets made of brass or bronze hardware. There are also protrusions on the bottom of the flipper which help with traction if you launch off a slippery bank.
I am a flippering fool and have done as much as 6 miles in my Force Fins on a days outing. The upturned flipper really does help with propulsion and it flexes which makes the whole process easier. Another advantage is the overall flipper length. Force Fins are the perfect length for float tubing IMHO. Long flippers seem to be best suited when your ankle is NOT at a 90 degree angle like when scuba diving when your quads can do most of the work to move the long flipper. When you are float tubing, because of your ankle angle, a large portion of the work gets done by the three muscles in front of the shin, the hamstrings and the quads. When I started using Force Fins, I noticed leg cramps seem to be significantly reduced over other fins I've tried and that's a big deal to me when I have to get to the other side when thunder rumbles.
While the upturned flipper also helps with walking, I still walk backwards when launching. IMHO being able to walk forwards isn't such a big deal, besides it takes a second to release the buckle on the FF to take them off if I feel the urge to look where I am going.
Obviously price may be an issue to some, but the quality and performance is evident when you try Force Fins. You do get what you pay for.
BTW-I believe Force Fin brand products are the choice of those pirate popping US Navy Seals!!
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