[What's This Gear? #18] The Ultimate Fins Selection Guide! Split Fins & Specialty Fins Compared! Diving Fins Select Raiders

So Many Types of Fins

There are well over a hundred types of diving fins on the market, available in every style and material imaginable.

But everyone's needs when it comes to fins are different — finding a pair that truly suits you is what matters most!

What's the difference between carbon fibre and rubber materials?

What are specialty fins and split fins actually for?

BlueTrend's correspondent Shu-Shu and DiveMate Club instructor Lin Yu-Ping are here to answer all your questions and break down which fin materials are right for whom!

Follow along with us and find the perfect pair of fins for you!

Brand-by-Brand Fins Breakdown

• 0
  Snorkeling vs. freediving fins
• 1
  MARES Avanti Quattro Plus
• 2
  GULL Super Mew XX
• 3
  Atomic Aquatics Split Fins
• 4
  Scubapro Seawing Nova
• 6
  Scubapro Jet Fin
• 7
  Apeks RK3 HD
• 7
  Gull GT
• 9
  How to care for your fins
• 11
  Should you swap in spring straps?

Full "What's This Gear?" Video Series

• SCUBAPRO full regulator lineup: https://youtu.be/PD8hzOMQ-uc
• ATOMIC full regulator lineup: https://youtu.be/GMxpiQedDms
• APEKS full regulator lineup: https://youtu.be/2T1DjYFkQJU
• GARMIN Descent Mk2 series vs. Mk1 — underwater interface unboxing: https://youtu.be/zetymjKGATY
• Jacket BCD buying guide & material overview: https://youtu.be/pL3ko0Levb0
• Back-mount BCD buying guide — Back Float BCD Unboxing: https://youtu.be/XBKHPsRNy4k
• Scuba wetsuit buying guide: https://youtu.be/FawlIX5ddkk
• Piston, balanced piston, or diaphragm first stage regulator — how to choose?: https://youtu.be/R-Q-w2TrdCU
• What does a regulator service kit actually service?: https://youtu.be/a11LwIZZbac
• Must-watch for freediving beginners — gear buying tips & essential safety concepts: https://youtu.be/5jg5DrwtKDE
• How to choose underwater strobes and video lights: https://youtu.be/f7HIImnPqpY
• How to choose an underwater strobe?: https://youtu.be/xrjzgAG8JAQ
• The complete guide to strobe settings: https://youtu.be/BlvRWt6WZ5U
• "What's This Gear?" article column: https://bluetrend.media/category/unbox/

Thanks to Scuba Warehouse for providing the venue

Thanks to instructor Lin Yu-Ping from DiveMate Club