ScubaPro Supernova Travel Fin Review

Last updated: Feb 2026

• Breaks down into compact components for easy travel
• Lightweight and easy to pack
• Comfortable and predictable underwater
• Less powerful than full-size paddle fins
• Best used as a travel-specific fin

Overall Score: 7.0 / 10 (Strong)

How Dive Otter scores scuba gear

A modular travel fin designed to break down into compact components for easier packing. I have used it for wetsuit diving on boats, in quarries, and in pools, including four dives in Hawaii during a dedicated travel trip. The fin performs competently underwater, but its real value is portability rather than raw propulsion. I use it situationally when travel weight and space matter more than maximum power. One important tradeoff is the proprietary takedown tool. If it is lost, the fins cannot be disassembled or reassembled, which directly undermines their travel advantage.

Pros & Cons

Why I Chose the ScubaPro Supernova

I bought the Supernova specifically as a travel fin. The appeal was simple: a fin that breaks down into separate blade and boot components to save space and weight. For warm-water wetsuit diving on trips where luggage constraints matter, that modular design solves a real problem.

I used the Supernova on a Hawaii trip and in local pool and quarry sessions to get a better sense of its overall behavior. While it does not outperform my primary fins, it travels far more easily and does not feel compromised for the type of diving it is intended for.

Verdict

The ScubaPro Supernova succeeds as a travel fin, but only if you are willing to accept additional complexity and a hard dependency on a proprietary takedown tool. It is trying to be the most convenient fin to travel with. On that front, it succeeds. Underwater performance is solid but unremarkable, and that is an acceptable tradeoff given the design goals.

Would I buy it again? Yes, as a dedicated travel fin. It fills that role well and stays in my kit for trips.

Who the ScubaPro Supernova Is Best For

This item is best suited for:

• Traveling wetsuit divers with luggage constraints
• Boat-based warm-water diving
• Divers who want compact packing without renting fins
• Situational use as a secondary or travel-only fin

It may not be ideal for:

• Cold-water or drysuit diving with heavy configurations
• Divers who prioritize maximum thrust and control
• Strong current, surge, or high-load environments

Deep Dive into the Score

Scoring System: Each category is scored out of 10 and weighted by importance. This model is used consistently across all gear reviews for transparency.

Deep Dive Score Explanations

• Function & Performance – 7: Straightforward once assembled, but reliance on a proprietary takedown tool introduces friction and risk.
• Ease of Use – 7: Easy to assemble, comfortable, and straightforward in the water.
• Versatility – 6: Optimized for travel wetsuit diving. Tool dependency limits flexibility if something goes missing.
• Durability & Build Quality – 8: Solid materials and construction with no issues so far.
• Value – 6: You are paying for convenience rather than performance gains.
• Brand Trust & Transparency – 8: ScubaPro delivers consistent quality and predictable design choices.

Performance in the Water

• Power: Adequate for relaxed recreational profiles, less authoritative than the Mares Avanti Quattro+.
• Control: Predictable and stable, but softer feedback under load.
• Comfort: No hotspots or fit issues during multi-dive days.
• Use case fit: Best when weight, space, and travel logistics matter more than propulsion.