Hinged Fins

[Papa Bear]

Here we go we are off to the races. That pesky physics thing keeps getting in the way of all the "Better Mouse Traps"! We need one more gimmick in the dive world that will promise to do away with all that hard work in the pool! Maybe some batteries that will make them flop up and down like the SCUBA Steve doll! Look it is simple the strongest lightest blade fine you can find. The only difference might be the shape of the blade. Not split, hinged, or Light up on the dive deck! Ya thats what I want little red lights that blink when you walk so people can see you!

[acelockco]

I want little red lights that blink when you walk so people can see you!

Great, and maybe a shark will think the red is blood and go for a nice taste. Then you can be your own handicap diver that you talk about so much.

[Papa Bear]

Great, and maybe a shark will think the red is blood and go for a nice taste. Then you can be your own handicap diver that you talk about so much.

Not sure of your point, but I will assume it was a joke and hopefully not directed at the handicapped who dive or would like to. I hope it was just not a funny joke directed at me? I am willing to give you the benefit of a misplaced sense of humor. I lost my Mother to a shark attack because she wore pink fins And thats not funny!

[acelockco]

Did the shark tell you the reason was the pink fins, or did you use your physics to determine that?

[Papa Bear]

Simple math the shark was hungry and momma looked like bait with those bright fins, two plus two is still four! And it is still not funny! It was my Momma! God man don't you have a heart?

[SeaDog]

Hey Ace, Slap a lock on your mouth for a while.
I've tried these fins on a boat trip and on the beach. Except for the weird looks and the questions from some attractive ladies, I wasn't impressed. I wasn't happy with the way they kicked and they were still awkward climbing the ladder and just walking around on deck. At the beach they were a little better because it was one less thing for someone to carry down to the entry, I bungee mine over my shoulder so I really don't care, but I could see where someone might find that useful. So sorry to the sales rep, but I'll stick to my Force Fins, As Papa Bear said, Fins belong in the water, If you can't get yourself out of the water like you where trained to do. Then maybe you need more training or another pass time. Sorry
Just a Seadog's opinion

[acelockco]

Hey Ace, Slap a lock on your mouth for a while.
I've tried these fins on a boat trip and on the beach. Except for the weird looks and the questions from some attractive ladies, I wasn't impressed.

Yo ankle grabber,

Maybe you need re-read and try to understand what I have written. I said I DO NOT think the folding fins are a good idea.

Anyway Sea Dog, slap some cinder blocks to your feet for a while!