ScubaLab 2013 Fin Test Preview
ScubaLab test season is still in full force, and this month’s session was a fin face-off. The team traveled to Alexander Springs in the Ocala National Forest to test 14 of the latest and greatest models by Aeris, Aqua Lung, Atomic Aquatics, Cetatek, Cressi, Mares, SCUBAPRO, Seac and Sherwood. We dived all variety of fins, from open-heeled to closed-heel to paddles to split, at all points on the price spectrum.
Here’s a sneak peek into the products that we tested and some behind-the-scenes photos of the ScubaLab team at work.
Keep an eye out for the August issue of Scuba Diving magazine for the full reviews, on stands July 23, plus an even closer look at the test via a digital package later in the month.
Elly WrayScubaLab took to Alexander Springs in the Ocala National Forest for the ergonomics portion of our Fin Test.
Elly WrayScubaLab's director, John Brumm, giving instructions to the team on how to properly test fins and record the findings.
Elly WrayFins were positioned based on size and brand before testing to ensure that each fin was tested by all members of ScubaLab.
Elly WrayEach member of ScubaLab was given waterproof paper and pencils to record the results of the fin test.
Elly WrayScubaLab team members were instructed to pay close attention to the ease of donning each fin.
Elly WrayScubaLab team recorded results of the fin test on waterproof paper while underwater.
Elly WrayDifferent kick-strokes were tested while ScubaLab tested the fins underwater.
Elly WrayEach ScubaLab team member tested every pair of fins to ensure accuracy of results.
Elly WrayScubaLab team member performing ergonomic fin tests in Alexander Springs in the Ocala National Forest.
Elly WrayScubaLab team members diving in Alexander Springs for the 2013 Fin Test.
Elly WrayScubaLab spent a full day at Alexander Springs in the Ocala National Forest performing ergonomic fin tests for this year's Fin Test.
Elly WrayFin Test Preview: Aqua Lung Stratos ADJ
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Elly WrayFin Test Preview: Aqua Lung X-Shot
Elly WrayFin Test Preview: Atomic Aquatics Blade Fin
Elly WrayFin Test Preview: Cetatek Aquabionic Warp1
Elly WrayFin Test Preview: Cressi Frog Plus
Elly WrayFin Test Preview: Cressi Reaction
Elly WrayFin Test Preview: Mares Power Plana
Elly WrayFin Test Preview: Mares Avanti Quattro +
Elly WrayFin Test Preview: SCUBAPRO Seawing Nova
Elly WrayFin Test Preview: Seac GP100
Elly WrayFin Test Preview: Sherwood Elite
Elly WrayFin Test Preview: Sherwood Fusion
Elly WrayFin Test Preview: Aeris Accel
Elly WrayMany thanks to our team of test Divers (pictured below), and to Keith Mattson, owner and training director of the Dive station (divestation.com) in Orlando, Florida, for providing the pool for this year’s speed testing.
ScubaLab test season is still in full force, and this month’s session was a fin face-off. The team traveled to Alexander Springs in the Ocala National Forest to test 14 of the latest and greatest models by Aeris, Aqua Lung, Atomic Aquatics, Cetatek, Cressi, Mares, SCUBAPRO, Seac and Sherwood. We dived all variety of fins, from open-heeled to closed-heel to paddles to split, at all points on the price spectrum.
Here’s a sneak peek into the products that we tested and some behind-the-scenes photos of the ScubaLab team at work.
Keep an eye out for the August issue of Scuba Diving magazine for the full reviews, on stands July 23, plus an even closer look at the test via a digital package later in the month.
