Compare Scuba Fins: Real-World Scores & Reviews
Looking for the right scuba fins? This page compares all fins I've personally tested, using my universal gear scoring system. Each fin is scored across six weighted categories based on real-world dives—not marketing claims. Click any fin name to read the full review.
Top Picks (Based on My Diving)
- Best for Wetsuit Diving: Mares Avanti Quattro
Excellent propulsion, lightweight, and ideal for relaxed warm water wetsuit dives.
- Best for Drysuit Diving: OMS Slipstream
More forgiving blade, ideal for longer bottom times.
Fin Comparison – Gear Attributes
| Fin |
Dive Types |
Buoyancy (Fresh) |
Stiffness |
Primary Use |
| Deep6 Eddy |
Cold + Warm |
Neutral |
Stiff |
Precision-focused dives, skills practice |
| OMS Slipstream |
Cold |
Negative |
Medium |
Drysuit dives, long bottom times |
| Mares Avanti Quattro |
Warm |
Slightly Negative |
Flexible |
Warm water wetsuit dives, travel use |
Fin Score Breakdown (Dive Otter Matrix)
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