ScubaPro Jet Fins Diving Features
I haven’t always used Jet Fins, but from the first time I put them on my feet I couldn’t imagine using any other fin. They are a bit heavy and negatively buoyant,* but I still wear them regardless of what exposure suit I’m wearing, whether it’s skins, wetsuit, or drysuit conditions.
You won’t break any speed records, and you might have a hard time kicking directly into the current, but if you know how to read the current and you like to take it slow, the ScubaPro Jet Fins will meet every need and then some.
I primarily use the frog kick while diving, and as such I use a helicopter turn to change directions. The Jet Fins allow for fine tuning and control that is unmatched. The lack of power and straightforward speed is due to the shortness of the blade.
I prefer the short length of these fins for wreck penetration and fitting into tight spots. The wideness of the blades helps push water when I can’t take big kicks, and still allows me to frog kick, keeping the silt from getting stirred up.
*Fin weight: M: 6 lbs.; L: 6.2 lbs.; XL: 6.8 lbs.; XXL: 7.2 lbs.; XXXL: 7.5 lbs.
ScubaPro Jet Fins Straps
ScubaPro Jet Fins come standard with a stainless steel spring strap covered with nylon webbing. The straps are both strong and easy to don. While they can last your entire diving career, you can easily replace them if need be.
Spending as much time as I have teaching in a pool full of chlorine, the webbing is just now starting to wear out. If you don’t spend inordinate hours in a pool full of chemicals you should be fine for a long time.
ScubaPro Jet Fins Blade
The Jet Fins blade can be described simply as short, wide, relatively heavy, and stiff. A lot of divers may look at the Jet Fins and think they are too short to develop any powerful propulsion, but as one of the widest fins on the market, the Jet Fins still have a large surface area that can generate plenty of force.
Each fin has three channels to help divers kick through the water with lessening resistance, meaning every kick delivers the power and precision you are looking for.
**Blade length: M: 17.75 inches (45 cm).; L: 18 inches (45.7 cm); XL: 21 inches (53.3); XXL: 22 inches (56 cm); XXXL: 22 inches (56 cm)
ScubaPro Jet Fins Colors & Accessories
There’s no shortage of color choices when it comes to ScubaPro Jet Fins, including black, green, pink, red, white, yellow, camo, blue camo, dark blue camo, and white camo. The two blue camo and white camo options do cost a bit more.
While not necessarily an accessory, we highly recommend using a great regulator from ScubaPro. We recommend the MK 25 EVO, a great piston-driven regulator, built for the harshest conditions divers can throw at it.
If you primarily dive in cold water or water with a lot of particulates, we recommend the MK 17 EVO. An environmentally sealed, diaphragm-driven regulator, the ScubaPro MK 17 EVO can also withstand a wide variety of underwater conditions.
Price/Quality Ratio of the ScubaPro Jet Fins
While the Jet Fins run a little bit above average when it comes to fin price, they are not necessarily expensive. When it comes to fins, there’s not a huge gap between budget fins and what we would consider high-end fins. This means you can rest assured that while they are relatively expensive, they won’t break the bank.
With that being said, you get exactly what you pay for when it comes to ScubaPro Jet Fins. There’s a reason they have remained so popular for so long, and are preferred by instructors, dive leaders, and technical divers. Jet Fins will last for your entire dive career, so a little extra up front will pay off in the long run.
You won’t find fins with better control or comfort on the market. They don’t travel great, as they are a bit heavier, but they’re not heavy enough to leave at home, either. If you’re looking for a smaller or lighter fin, check out our comprehensive fin guide.
Do we recommend the ScubaPro Jet Fins?
We wholeheartedly recommend the ScubaPro Jet Fins. They are right at the top of our list when we talk about fins. Ultimate control, comfort, and the right amount of force makes them a great all-around fin, built for any condition, any diver, and any location.
Many new divers think the Jet Fins are “too heavy” just from holding them, but once they get them on their feet in the water and they see how they truly feel the switch happens. I know of a specific pre-teen that recently made the switch and he’s frog kicking and helicopter turning with the best.
No matter what you’re looking for, check out our fin guide and our rigorous fin test on YouTube, where we put all manner of channel, paddle, and split fins through their paces.
Specs & Features
| Fin type | open heel |
|---|---|
| Blade style | channel |
| Material | rubber |
| Weight | 6.2 lbs. (2.8 kg) per pair |
| Length | 18 inches (45.7 cm) |
| Sizes | M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL |
| Strap style | spring straps |
| Number of colors | seven original colors and three special camouflage colors |
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