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\"atomic-fins\"<\/a>It's the age old question, \"Which is better: split fins or paddle fins?\" \u00a0Usually, divers love one and dislike the other. \u00a0You can, however, find some divers who enjoy both for different kinds of diving. \u00a0We'll lay out the pros and cons of both types of fins and let you decide for yourself which fin is right for you.<\/p>\n

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Paddle Fins<\/h2>\n

\"x1bladefin_colors\"<\/a>Paddle fins are your traditional, single blade fins, usually made with a more stiff, durable plastic material. \u00a0They are available in both heavy, stiff rubber and in a pliable, softer rubber that is more flexible. \u00a0Both types of these rubber paddle fins are desired by different\u00a0divers depending on their diving preferences.<\/p>\n

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Paddle Fin Pros:<\/h3>\n
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  • Paddle fins give a good deal of propulsion for your kick. \u00a0Because they are traditionally made with a stiffer rubber, you will get more forward velocity with each kick, making it a good fin for divers that need to cover a lot of ground during their dive.<\/li>\n
  • Because of their strength, paddle fins are great in a current. \u00a0If you anticipate the need to swim into a current during your dive, we recommend using paddle fins, as split fins will not perform well against a strong current.<\/li>\n
  • They are reliable for diver rescues. \u00a0If you work as a dive master and may need to, at some point, perform a rescue, paddle fins are for you! They are great load-bearing fins so if you need to tow someone to shore or back to the boat you can be certain\u00a0paddle fins will be up to the task.<\/li>\n
  • Paddle fins maneuver\u00a0well in confined spaces, making them great for cave, cavern, and wreck diving.<\/li>\n
  • Ideal for alternate kicking styles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Paddle fin cons:<\/h3>\n
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    • Generally speaking, because the fin is made of a stiffer plastic, paddle fins can be a bit heavier\u00a0and bulkier than split fins.<\/li>\n
    • In some divers, especially those who do not have a good, strong kick, paddle fins can cause calf and ankle cramping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Split Fins<\/h2>\n

      Split fins came onto the scuba scene more recently, during the late 90's, as an alternative to the traditional paddle fin. \u00a0They slice through the water with much less resistance than a paddle fin. \u00a0The power from a split fin comes from the speed at which the diver kicks rather than the force of the kick.<\/p>\n