RK3 HD comparison Deep 6 EDDY fin
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2023
- The head to head comparison of the 5 tech fins in this series is not really a fair comparison for the Deep 6 Eddys. These fins are a fantastic tech fin. However they are for a specific niche in my diving.
Given the fact that the fin is positively buoyant by itself and with the spring strap is neutral. (In freshwater) this fin is perfect for those that find themselves “foot heavy”. When diving the backmounted CCRs in a wetsuit I am exactly that. So rather then rebalancing my entire rig for a wetsuit dive. (Normally I am in a drysuit) I have found a fin that meets the tech fin requirements I need and keeps me in trim during wetsuit dives.
Deep 6 Eddys
* Ported blade flipper design
* Spring straps
* Lightweight for travel
* Stiff and powerful
* neutral in water
www.deep6gear.com 
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Thanks for the video... I'm always foot heavy and your video helped me confirm my choice of 6 EDDYs.
You bet! Happy to get feedback and hear that I am helping out other divers!
You know, the "standard" Apeks RK3's are positively buoyant, right? They float. The HD's are negative, the standard ones, however, are positive. One (of many) reason why people choose the RK3's, is for the "wide" foot pocket, and the fact that the foot pocket opening itself is cut on an angle, allowing the bottom of the fin to go all the way back to heel of the diver's foot, connecting the whole foot to the fin, offering a great deal of comfort and control over the whole fin. The wide pocket also allows for a wide range of shoes and boots to fit into it. Unlike Jet fins, where the foot pocket is small and narrow, and the cut of the opening of the foot pocket is nearly vertical, preventing the foot of the fin from going any further than the middle of the diver's foot, which is extremely uncomfortable and offers very little control of the fin blade. In this respect, the shape and design of the foot pocket and opening (height and width, not only depth, combined with cut) truly makes a massive difference in a fins performance and feel.
The standard RK3 in fresh water are negatively buoyant. In salt (which I have not worn the standard RK3 in saltwater) they maybe positively buoyant. I live on a freshwater lake therefore most of my dives are in freshwater (I dive nearly every single day).
@@cyborgpirate5882 🤔 I see. I use both HD and standard RK3’s for years, both myself and as my rental fins for training. The standard fins for me have always been positive, both in fresh and salt water. Here, I dive in fresh water lakes in the mountains. Teach high altitude diving there quite often. And most of my diving is in the ocean. The standard fins have been positive for me regardless of the water, but it would make sense that they would be more positive in salt water. I even demonstrate the differences to my students on a regular basis in the pool, which is fresh water, just so they can see how equipment choices affect everything else in the water, and to show why some equipment is good, some is bad or horrible, and some is better.
@@pinnacledivingco well now I am curious to know if there was a change in production at some point. My daughter in law uses the standard RK3 fin size medium and they are slightly negative. My son uses the RK3 HD XL and I use the HD L. Ours are very negative. I know this is apples to oranges. But point being 3 different sizes. And the smallest, softest, lightest fin is still slightly negative. I will have to compare her fins to my deep 6 eddys. Just for curiosity sake. Again apples to oranges. But now I am curious. Thank you for bringing up some very interesting points l.
@@cyborgpirate5882 Yeah man. I’d be interested in hearing what you find out too. Maybe hers are HD’s too? By mistake? Not sure. All my rental fins are standards, and they all float to the surface no matter the size. Some are about 5 years old, and some are new. My HD’s sink just like yours do. But I wear the HD’s year around, both open and closed circuit, wetsuit or drysuit, salt and fresh water. It’s all in proper CG management that allows you to keep your feet up. 😉☺️👍🏻
hi i have us 8 to 8.5 size, what fins size you reckon should i use?
What type sole, and thickness of boot do you wear? A bigger sole or rock boot you will want the large size. With a thin sole or 3mm boot a med will fit.
I have 9 uk size so what fina size is for me
A 9 UK is a 9.5 Mens in US. So you are right at the choice of Medium or Large.
What foot sizes can you get the deep six in I am looking for size 15 EE
You would need an XL size fin
@@cyborgpirate5882 thanks for fast reply .
At 15EE you need our fin in size XXL for sure.
@@landon3736 thanks I hope it works