One look at the Power Plana, and what immediately comes to mind is “meaty.” Weighing in at just under three-and-a-half pounds in a size XL, this all-rubber kicker measures only 21-and-a-half inches overall, but its blade is broad and backed up with some substantial side rails. Where the rails are thickest, the blade seems pretty stiff; but as you move toward the tip, the design dynamics change, and you get some nice blade flex. Three sizes are available, and it comes with a bungee strap plus a limited-lifetime warranty.

Travel dive gear is lighter - so you can pack more stuff without incurring excess-weight fees. It's more compact - allowing you to take what you want in fewer bags - eliminating extra baggage fees. 

The new aquabionic warp technology by CETATEK provides fins with the ability to instantly adapt and continuously change based on the demands of the diver. The unique construction of the warp1 blade allows changes in its geometry and surface area under load. At rest, the blade is relatively flat, but as the diver starts to kick, the stiff blade rails are forced to separate, and at the same time the flexible and pleated central membrane stretches to create a deep scoop to effectively channel the water to create thrust.

Dive Gear reviews from our recent equipment test at The Devil's Den in Williston, Florida.