Aqua Lung Express Scuba Fin Review

Torben Lonne
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Christos
Staff writer at DIVEIN.com
Hailing from the island of Cyprus, Christos could swim before he could walk. He found his passion for water sports with scuba diving at 15 and...
Torben Lonne
Editor and Co-founder at DIVEIN.com
Torben traveled to South East Asia for scuba diving and never really stopped his search for new adventures. His affinity for gear that works and his...
Aqua Lung Express full foot fins in blue, white and black seen from above
Unscratched and straight out of the box, which is how a lot of travel fins stay. Judge the foot pocket, not the graphics printed on the blade.
Close-up of the Aqua Lung Express fin blade in blue, white and black with the Aqua Lung logo
Nothing subtle about the styling. The detail that matters more is the blade edge, where the ribbing is moulded straight into the plastic rather than added as a separate strip.
Close-up of the black rubber foot pocket on the Aqua Lung Express where it meets the blue blade
The soft black rubber overlaps the stiffer blade material right here. On a full foot fin that overlap is the first spot worth checking for wear before a trip.
Side profile of the Aqua Lung Express full foot pocket showing the black heel over a blue sole
From the side you can see how little sole sits under the foot. Fine for bare feet in warm water, far less pleasant if you plan to walk any distance in them.
Looking down into the heel openings of a pair of Aqua Lung Express fins with blue textured footbeds
The textured blue footbed is easy to skip past in product photos. It is the part that stops a bare foot sliding forward on every kick.
Full top view of a single Aqua Lung Express fin laid flat, blue blade with the white Aqua Lung logo
Laid flat the proportions give the game away: short wide blade, full foot pocket, no straps. This is a travel and snorkelling shape, not a heavy technical fin.
Back of the Aqua Lung Express foot pocket with a white textured panel and moulded Aqua Lung logo
That white panel gives some grip underfoot on a wet deck, and the moulded logo is one of the few places on this fin where the finish is not simply printed on.

The Aqua Lung Express fins are one of the bigger models and some of the most popular snorkeling fins on the market. This is because they provide snorkelers with a good balance between power and speed making them suitable for all levels.

The Aqua Lung Express provides superior performance by combining a custom-made techno-polymer alloy blade and Armadillo membrane for excellent responsiveness. The rubber side ribs channel water down the length of the fin for enhanced agility and control.

The Aqua Lung Express features a midfoot Flex Joint that creates more rigidity, increasing the power of each fin stroke. All fins are designed with anti-slip rubber pads on the bottom of the foot pocket for maximum traction against slippery surfaces making it an excellent choice for spearfishing as well as open water snorkeling/diving.

These are quite big though, and might be too much fin for leisure.

About this review

To help you find a Scuba Fin that will fit your needs, we’ve tested, researched, and reviewed the best ones available today.
We test both in the water, diving in various conditions - and in our lab - so we can give you accurate answers on quality, performance, and the overall value.

Read about our test of Scuba Fins

Recommended in: Scuba Fin

Things we like:

  • Great for warm water
  • Allows for efficient snorkeling
  • Less leg strain thanks to the ergonomic design
  • Impressive construction makes it robust and rigid

Things we don't like:

  • Quite large for taking on a plane

Specs & Features

Best Suited For Beginners, Speed, Power
Material Techno-polymer alloy
Style Full Foot
Blade Type Not vented
Sizes XS-XL

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