Split fins Poll, advantage or hype?

[fooddude]

why did Seafox say that there is no advantage if you are into photography? Are the split fins not good for photography?

I love my splits, and would never change out of them. The are easier on my knees and give plenty of thrust, despite what people think. We get pretty strong current and tides here in the Northeast US. The difference is that most people equate thrust and power with feeling tired and out of breath. Splits don't do that. They just get you where you need...more easily. It's like the difference between cars that quickly accellerate and snap you neck or just get to finish line first, nice and smoothly.

[Carp_dm]

You can maneuver easier with paddle-style fins. Try backing up in tight quarters with a pair of splits. One may have a tendency to silt more with split fins. I know photographers who use both styles, but the ones I know that use split fins while doing photo work are more experienced divers who have learned to work with them.