IST Rubber Rocket Scuba Diver Fins, Military Special Ops Gear, Deep Sea Diving Heavy Duty Equipment

I was excited but hesitant. 9 out of 10 products on the market claim to be "XL" or "XXL", when they are nothing of the sort. In reality, they are almost always much smaller than manufacturers claim. Let me tell you a little about my big - Footed, equipped with a scuba regulator Cohabitants who love their size and are searching for a partner need not search any longer. I initially ordered 3XL, thinking there was no way these could fit the sizing chart, which I believe stated they would fit up to a men's size 15 This was way too big for me, and I was shocked. My feet are very wide and I always need to up-end myself when I walk, so this is very uncommon for me. It is not possible to increase the width just to get more space. However, I have a friend who does wear size 15, so he bought the shoes from me rather than returning them. We found flippers large enough for him, and he was delighted. Therefore, I ordered the 2XL next, and again I was amazed by what I found They are a perfect fit. It is significant that the opening on the boot is wide and tall-dimensions in which almost all footwear manufacturers worldwide fail miserably. In the interim, I will update the review with my thoughts as I do so. I haven't tried the Flotex in water, so I cannot speak to the durability or functionality. found the flippers to be very heavy and long, which is a bit more than I had wanted. In an effort to reduce the weight and make the tool easier to use, I might trim an inch or two off its length. I hope they'll last for a very long time as they seem very durable.

Julian Nielsen

| Jul 10, 2021

There is no correlation between shoe size and the size offered by this company (S, M, L, XL, XXL etc. ). Considering that I am wearing a size 13, I went with the extra-large. I can't believe you would say that! One fin would have ample room for both my feet and still leave plenty of room for my other leg.

In addition to this, the company claims that these fins are used by military special operations units. I'm sorry, but they are not. Years ago, I served in Special Ops and we expected a much higher standard. A fin is essentially a chunk of rubber that is fairly heavy and not very flexible. If you are unsure about which fins will work best for you, it's best to buy from a dive shop where you can receive expert advice. Unless you are familiar with them, I recommend you stay away from them. Those who claim to be experts in their fields are not so.

Giselle Mullins

| Dec 20, 2020

A great fin at a competitive price in comparison to Jet Fins that are similar in In these shoes, the rubber compound is much lower quality, and the foot pockets will inevitably begin to tear after a year or two of use, or sooner if you are very hard on Since I have seen this issue occur on several pairs, it is not an isolated occurrence, rather it is It appears that these do have a year's warranty, so keep an eye out for this issue and you might be able to get them replaced under the warranty rather than have to buy them However, I would still recommend them if this issue were.

Nova Donnelly

| Nov 13, 2020

We use these for training in the Navy and they have been quite reliable. With my set, the foot insert splits randomly along the edge of the fin where it meets the edge of the foot insert. It is unknown whether it was simply a defect in my set or whether the rubber was too thin in that particular spot. As the split deteriorated more and more, I had to pick up another box I strongly recommend not allowing them to hit the bottom of your shallow pool when flutter kicking in them for swimmers in a shallower pool. We had certain swimming drills that required this, so I believe that's the reason they split. The fins are great other than that. They are stiff, fast and fit well.

Vienna Dominguez

| Nov 02, 2020

I choose them because they keep me neutrally buoyant, are very thick/not easily damaged, and have a long life. The first thing I do after every dive/swim is to wash and dry them, regardless of the type of environment they were in during that dive/swim. I also don't leave them out in the sun or in There is a possibility that the part that sits on top of the foot could be more durable, since that is where it starts to rip before any other part. The reason these fins have been an essential part of the special forces' gear for over 30 years is simple.

Messiah Gordon

| Apr 08, 2021

I purchased the Aqualung rocket fins in Albany NY for my scuba class, and these are identical to them. When I bought it, I paid 29 bucks (back in 1980). It's the bomb that I miss the most The straps have been proofed. The seller has offered to take the items back and sell me one of the upgraded items he does not make available on Amazon (F4). I was diving right away, so he would have been unable to take advantage of his generous offer. There is also a spring steel band available from the seller, but the fins lack the super strong tack head means of attaching the straps to the body of the fin. Therefore, it's not clear for me whether to purchase it as well as the spring steel band. Take the time to investigate these options more thoroughly than I did, and I think you will be happy you did.

Freyja Conway

| Apr 29, 2021

There is no way that these fins are going to let you down. These heavy fins require a strong leg to carry them, quite similar to those of navy seals. Spear fish and free dive at 50 ft and above and I always amaze others - even spear fishing guides - that my fins are not the 3 feet long ones yet we are able to go deep and fast, even though they easily fit in luggage but are quite.

Adeline Wheeler

| Mar 03, 2021

Terrible size chart but great I ordered a XXL per chart, with 5mm booties, and although it fits OK, it is It would have been nice to order However, they are the best fins on the market.

Eduardo Glass

| Mar 04, 2021