TUSA Travel Right Diving Features
Right out of the gate, I’ve got to tell you that I love TUSA masks. They fit and feel great. I think they seal better than other masks on the market. I know some will argue, but that’s the way I see it. With that being said, that is about the extent of my experience with TUSA products.
I didn’t know what to expect when the Travel Right fins showed up. I had used other fins that can be worn without boots, and that are made for travel, but these were new to me.
To me they felt floppy with every kick, like they didn’t deliver the thrust I needed. They were bendy, without the snap that generates power. Although they scored on the lower end of performance compared to competitor fins that are barefoot in style, they did perform better than a handful of other paddle fins.
My biggest issue with the Travel Right fins was the straps. The bungee is quite thin. The heel pads don’t stay put, and I think this is due to the way the bungee straps are connected. They run along the edge of the fins, rather than having a single connection point, so with every kick they move around. Maybe this problem is solved with boots or even socks, but that defeats the purpose of having barefoot fins.
I would compare them to the Aqualung Storm fins. They’re both advertised as barefoot fins, but the Storm fins did perform a bit better and were more comfortable.
Overall, they make a handy backup set of fins, or fins that you would only use to snorkel at the end of the day. They also are good for young divers who might outgrow fins since they are budget friendly.
TUSA Travel Right Straps
The straps on the TUSA Travel Right fins are bungee straps with a heel pad that includes a finger loop. These bungee straps and the finger loop make the fins easy to get on and off. The straps themselves are rather thin, and this leads them to roll around a bit and the heel pad tends to move around.
TUSA Travel Right Blade
The TUSA Travel Right fins are equipped with a traditional paddle-style blade. Since they are travel fins, the blade is shorter and a bit wider than other paddle-style fins. This gives them a bit of control, however they do feel a bit floppy, especially considering the shortened length.
TUSA Travel Right Colors & Accessories
The TUSA Travel Right fins come in black and white. While they don’t have numerous colors, you won’t be thinking about this on your tropical dive when you don’t have to wear boots.
One of our favorite masks of the year comes from TUSA. Check out our review of the TUSA Zensee Pro. It has a great fit and it is extremely comfortable.
For divers with a larger face or those who want a wider field of vision, we recommend the TUSA Freedom Elite. The skirt is super-soft and makes a great seal. It also comes in a wide variety of colors.
TUSA Travel Right Price/Quality Ratio
The TUSA Travel Right fins fall into our budget category. They are some of the most affordable fins on the market, which makes them perfect as a second set of fins that you take on vacation and use when you just want to snorkel around the dock and find what the evening brings.
For this price they also make great fins for kids. We know how fast kids outgrow regular shoes, and fins are no different. Purchase the TUSA Travel Right fins and feel confident that your money isn’t being wasted.
Do we recommend the TUSA Travel Right fins?
We do recommend the TUSA Travel Right fins with a few caveats. These are great fins for divers who like to travel to warm-water locations where conditions are ideal. These are not the strongest fins and they don’t have a lot of thrust. You shouldn’t take these somewhere with a lot of current or on a drift dive.
These fins are perfect for divers who travel to a resort, dive during the day, and then snorkel after dinner. You don’t have to wear boots with them, so you could stroll down the beach barefoot and enjoy your vacation.
These are also great for kids. They come in small sizes and can fit their little feet. And with the low cost you can feel confident that your child’s fins won’t break the bank.
Check out our reviews of the 10 best scuba fins, then head over to YouTube for our video series detailing every fin we tested.
Specs & Features
| Fin Type | open-heel |
|---|---|
| Blade Style | paddle |
| Material | Monprene |
| Weight | 2.7 to 3.8 lbs. (1.2 to 1.7 kg) per pair |
| Length | 18.7 to 22 inches (47 to 56 cm) |
| Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Strap Style | bungee strap |
| Number of Colors | two |
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This fin has a terrible bungee attachment design. The bungee has come apart at its connector 3 times in three weeks of sporadic diving. Zip ties don’t fix the flaw.
Hi Michelle,
Thanks for adding your experience to the review.