Scuba Fins for Travel in 2021 Scuba Pro GO SPORT Fins
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
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SCUBAPRO’s new GO Sport fin features a “boot-fit” design, enabling divers who wear boots when giant-striding into cold water or negotiating rocky shore entries to benefit from the proven kicking performance of the original Tester’s Choice-awarded “bare-fit” GO fin. Lightweight yet virtually indestructible, this fin is a fast and nimble performer in the water. The blade has been slightly revised from the original; it now provides mounting points to attach skegs that minimize sideslip and maximize stability. The self-adjusting bungee heel strap allows for a versatile fit. The strap also makes it easy to don and doff. The GO Sport is designed to fit in IATA carry-on compliant luggage, making it a great fin for both travel and local diving.
Features:
Lightweight design increases convenience when traveling and comfort and ease of use in the water.
Open heel “boot-fit” design features a replaceable self-adjusting bungee heel strap that allows for a versatile fit and makes the fin easy to don and doff.
Revised Ergo3 foot pocket is re-profiled for maximum comfort and power transfer.
Ultra-strong 100% Monprene® construction avoids problems of delamination, broken blades and torn foot pockets, making it ideal for long-term, heavy-duty use.
25º pre-angled blade with a Central Power Panel provides longitudinal rigidity and creates a channeling effect for low-effort kicking performance.
Power Bars on the underside of the rails prevent over-flex to maintain the optimum angle of attack under high-load conditions.
In-water performance delivers speed, power, stability and maneuverability with a minimum of effort.
Fins fit easily in IATA carry-on compliant luggage for divers who like to travel the world.
Innovative Piggy Back Stack system interlocks one fin blade into the other, creating a snug pairing that makes packing and traveling that much easier.
Skegs mounted on blade ends minimize sideslip and maximize stability. 
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Thanks for the good overview
Thanks for the nice comment Pop's
Thank you Bob an excellent presentation, I currently have 3 of the fins you showed here, the latest being the Scubapro Go Sport, they are the best part of a kilo lighter than the Apeks RK3,s and swim very similar. They are over half a kilo lighter than the Seawing Novas. I use the Novas if I think I'm gonna have strong current they are great in open sea. My point is for general diving the Go Sport fins are possibly better than the current market leader the RK3,s
I would not disagree with that summation. I'm getting ready to teach a private pool and will use my GO's... Thanks for your comments ! Regards Bob C
Picked up a pair of the Go sport at our local dive shop, seems to be out of stock on line. Thanks again. Should work great for our Cozumel trip. Cheers. 🙌
Hope you enjoy them Papa !
Thanks for the the informative videos. I always look forward to watching them. In your video you didn’t explain how Tulsa approached the travel fin length issue. The Tulsa switch fin you had for comparison , has a feature that address this by thinking outside the box. . The fin blade easily separates from the foot pocket with two stainless screws. This makes the fin very easy to pack for travel. It makes the fin roughly half the length of the assembled fin. Thanks again for the videos.
John you are correct but the video title was about the Go Sport not the Switch fins BUT that one is up coming. I have a demo pair next to my desk to use in prep for the video. FYI: Do Not Lose a Screw or you're Scre__D Right ? Thanks for your comment much appreciated. Bob C
I started using the Scubapro GO Sport fins last year and I have put all other fins I have, AL and Mares, in storage and haven't used them at all since I switched to the Scubapro's Go Sport fins. The Scubapro Go Sport fins are great for travel and for local diving in temperate waters. They are great in the tropics with very little wave or current action as well as for diving in temperate waters with wave and current action. The Mares Quattros feel like an uncomfortable stiff paddles compared with the awesome Scubapro Go Sport fins. No going back to the Mares Quattros or AL fins for me!!
Your comments are perfect for this video and I appreciate you taking time to write it. I have a pair I’ll be using for an open water class I’m teaching this weekend here in Jax. Regards Bob C
@@DiversSupplyYT Bob,
I always enjoy your videos and I truly appreciate the effort you are making in creating content that has a lot of value to educate the consumers/divers in our sport. Other folks make pure sales pitch type of videos but you create educational videos that are enjoyable and informative.
I would love to have the chance to visit your store one day when I return home to the US (soon I hope).
Keep up the good work and I wish you more success!!! Best wishes from sunny and very hot Libya!
@@BurhanMuntasser excellent, I’m very pleased you and others enjoy the vids. Your comments make my efforts with everything I put into them.
Some channels have Video production teams, ours has yours truly.
I script, set-up, operate the video/audio, am in front, edit and upload the end results.
It’s a fun gig involving scuba something I’ve been a part of for over 50 years.
THanks for your comment. Currently I'm thinking about the described switch from Mares Quattro Pro to the smaller Go Sport just to have a small hand luggage fitting fin.
Totally happy to read your comment. I will order some for my next trip.
again, thank you.
@@behringbob You are most welcome!! I wish you a safe, enjoyable and awesome diving!!
Thank u ❤
You're welcome 😊
Wondering how this would perform in currents. I’ve been using a 10-year old Mares Plana Avanti Quattro Abs but it’s quite bukky to travel with, so I usually leave it at home.
For travel it's good but not real stiff. A shorter (read travel packable) stiffer fin I use are Apeks RK3's. Regards Bob C
Like El D said, the Switch Pros are stiff and can breakdown.
Thank you Bob. I'm curious as a beginner who will be traveling to dive, how big a deal is it to bed a travel bcd, vs say the aqualung axiom?
Depends, many of the Travel BCs are super compact and are good quality. Of course light does not mean heavy duty materials and the lift as usually on the lower side. The Bio and the Zuma are worth looking at for sure... Bob C
Just came across this, thank you for the video.
I am actually comparing a few fins, go sport, mares excite pro, diverite XT, aquatec fins(poseiden trident mould but taiwan made n neutrally bouyant)
I tried mares avanti quattros+, they are not easy to pack and my calves tends to cramp when I am using long fins.
Any feedback about these fins going against the current, reverse kick?
Thanks BT for your thoughts and question. I've used the Quattros extensively and tend to agree they don't pack easy (BIG), the XT are smaller but to me, much stiffer, the Excite and Aquatec I don't have experience with so it would be wrong of me to comment on those.
I've become a fan of the Go Sports and I enjoy my Rk-3's both easy to pack. Regards Bob C
@@DiversSupplyYT Thanks Bob C for the reply.
I tried the RK-3 once, I find them quite similar power when doing flutter kicks as the Oceanic Accel Fins which I am using now. But to be fair, 1 dive is not enough to judge.
My concern is power, kick style, weight and packing. I guess the Go Sports is a good bet.
Regards BT
Thank you for information. May i ask your opinion Which one is more efficient in “current” situation? Go sport vs Mares Quattro?
Sure, IMHO The Quattro
@@DiversSupplyYT Thank you very much !
Hi Bob, I’m from Asia, I loved ur videos, it’s very clear and useful, thanks a lot!
I’m currently struggle to choose fins between Apeks Rk3 and scubapro go sports, it’s about same size, I’m doing mostly recreational dives few times a year, I’ve checked out nearly all videos about these two fins…in the other video u put RK3 at last one reason is u need more power legs(compare to M.Quattro and scubapro seawings cus they’re bigger and more stiffer)
how about only these two comparison? Which is more suitable in warm water/wet suit around Asia? Which one is more anti current or maybe a bit more powerful(just in case meet current, but usually will dive in safe zone with instructors)
Would be nice to receive ur reply! Thank you Bob!
Thanks for your note Gary, the RK3's would be better IMHO in a current, where the the Quattros are bigger and great in almost all conditions. The SeaWings are stranger in look at but are really excellent fins. Novas are one of my open ocean picks.
@@DiversSupplyYT thank you so much for the reply! I would love to have a Quattros, but really love the easy carrying size of RK3! prob try RK3 first?
@@kazamis Gotta agree Gary ...
@@DiversSupplyYT thanks Sir! Currently local store all normal RK3 sold out, only HD version, do you think it’s okay if I take HD version instead? Suitable for wetsuit 3mm and warm water? I saw some comment about negatively buoyant HD version, is that a big issue?
@@kazamis Gary, DS Jacksonville has a few regular RK3 in stock. Depends on size and how specific you are on color.. Personally I'm not big on the HD versions.
Great video. As usual, any plans for an updated value friendly torches?
Thanks Steve for watching and your note. I have a couple of brands I’ve got set aside for a vid. Do your have one or some you’re interested in ?
Bob C
@@DiversSupplyYT I do not. I'm currently just finishing up my open water basic. I just need a torch and a semi-dry suit left to purchase
@@vspd303 Steve, I’ve become a fan recently of the Kraken brand of lights. Big Blue does a good job too.
The zoom version of the Kraken is nice because the light distribution is very even across the beam. No hot spot and a halo like some.
Semi Dry suits, I’ve tried the Hollis Bio-tech, but my 1st choice is the Waterproof Semi-dry Combat.
I think there’s still a Combat in the hold area plus I know there’s a Bio… maybe I can grab them a do a short “this and that” vid…
@@DiversSupplyYT Thank you, sir
What is the difference between Scubapro Go Travel vs Scubapro Go Sport? I have large wide feet and have a 6.5mm Mares Trilastic boot size 9. I was wondering what size and which one I should purchase
The Go Sport are Travel but best with Booties and Just the Go Travel are designed for bare feet. Look closely at the foot pocket and heel portion of the fins... you'll see the differences. Regards Bob C I have the Go Sports
Hey Bob, have you done a review on the IST military Dive Fins? I own a pair, and would be interested in your opinion on them. Thanks in advance
Hi DK, I have not as I don't have access to a pair. They send me a pair, I'd be glad to do so. Bob C
Can you do a video on packing the hydros pro
Great suggestion, we are sold out at the Jax store but I’ll put that on the to-do board.
Hi, can you please tell me if i can use the Scubapro Go Sport fins also for snorkeling? Thanks
Yes
@@DiversSupplyYT thank you so much
Best fin for warm water travel? Mostly Caribbean diving?
Anthony, I'd go with the ScubaPro Go Sport. The Go is a barefoot fin and Go Sport worn with booties. Would not wear those boots with the Tennis-Shoe style sole.
I bought a pair because they are light, short/easy to pack and are middle of the road on stiffness.
Couple of the other companies are "sporting", that's a joke by the way, are introducing fins similar to the Go Sport.
@@DiversSupplyYT Thanks for the quick reply!! I will check them out and buy from Divers Supply! I bought the Mystery Dive computer box today and am excited to see what I get. Thanks for all the scuba help and keep the RUclips videos coming.
Thank you Bob! I just discovered your channel... thank you! This was a very timely video. We are preparing to travel a lot to dive. I love the idea of the Aqua Lung Explorer bag. Thank you. As for fins. I've been diving with Mares fins that are much longer than the ones you highlighted. My question: Is there a noticeable trade off of kick power between a longer fin and the shorter ones you highlighted. Again, thank you. I'm a new fan and subscribed to help get to 5000!
Number One, thanks for subscribing ! My analytics say, only about 11% of my folks that view various vids end up subscribing. Just passed 6k and hope to hit 10k in the future.
OK to your question, the force that moves us forward underwater from our fins is torque. When you see military or tech fins they "tend" to be shorter, somewhat wide and reasonably stiff blades. Like my RK3's. Short kick movement gives good torque, but they can be hard on the leg muscles.
- My Mares X-tremes have medium length blade, the blade is multi materials and re-active. They look like a fish's fin. Really good for the average diver.
- My Scuba Pro Sea Wing Novas are strange looking BUT are really good for the average diver too. I love their bungee straps.
- Last but not least are my new Scuba Pro GO Sport. My new bestest, right not a real word, but they have good kich response, fairly short for packing and have those great bungee straps.
Hope this helps ! Regards Bob C
@@DiversSupplyYT Thank you, Bob!
@@brianadventure6105 You're Welcome Brian !
You can undo the switch and split it in two for travel :)
Of course it much more expensive…
Yes sir you can, just don't lose the screws !
Size 12 is a big foot? haha. I wear a size 15 sneaker and always have issues finding boots that work without hurting my toes after a while. 😕
There are 14 booties available.. 15 shoe so 14 bootie ??
I’ll check that out then. In mares I wear a 13 but a 14 in aqualung hard sole is too small. Lol
@@chrism1190 yes don’t go hard sole they always are smaller fit.
Thanks. I needed them at the quarry we dive at because of having to walk with tanks over some painful rocks. You know of any hard soles that would work in this size? Oh BTW I bought the Hog D3 and Peregrine from you guys today.