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Mares Avanti Quattro+ Fins Review

Last updated: May 2024

Avanti Quattro+ Fins

  • Effortless propulsion: Great thrust with minimal effort for relaxed dives.
  • Travel friendly: Light enough to pack without weighing down luggage.
  • Comfortable fit: Flexible blade stays easy on the legs during long swims.
  • Trusted companion: Has remained in my warm-water kit since my Open Water days.
  • Warm-water specialist: Best when flutter and casual frog kicks are the priority.

Overall Score: 8.3 / 10 (Strong)

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The Mares Avanti Quattro+ fins remain my go-to for warm water travel diving thanks to their smooth propulsion and comfort. I've used them on countless fun dives with wetsuit boots and they never let me down. They aren't ideal for technical maneuvers or drysuits, but for relaxed trips they shine.

Pros & Cons

ProsCons
Great propulsion with minimal effortNot precise for back kicks or fine control
Comfortable and flexible bladeSlightly negatively buoyant in freshwater
Light enough for travelNot suitable for drysuit or technical diving
  
  

Why I Chose the Avanti Quattro

These were the fins I purchased for my Open Water class, and they’ve stayed in my kit ever since. For warm water wetsuit diving, especially travel dives where I want easy flutter kicking and strong propulsion, the Mares Quattros are still a favorite. I pair them with Converse or wetsuit boots and they’ve never let me down on fun dives.


Verdict

The Mares Quattro fins are still my favorite for warm water wetsuit diving. They’re easy to pack, easy to use, and deliver great propulsion without requiring a ton of effort. I wouldn’t use them for drysuit or skill-intensive dives, but for travel and casual use, they’re excellent.

Would I buy it again? Yes—for warm water diving, it’s still the one I reach for.


Who Mares Avanti Quattro+ Fins Is Best For

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Written by Tyler Allison • Last updated September 21, 2025