Tech fin comparison head to head OMS Slipstream vs Apeks RK3 HD

Episode 5, the head to head comparison of the OMS Slipstream vs RK3 HD fins.

Down and dirty of it, the Apeks out perform the OMS fins hands down, less expensive, more propulsion, less effort, proper hardware standard equipment.

OMS did have better small maneuvering and back kick characteristics. OMS comes in far more color variants for gear matching and personalized look.

Either fin makes for a great tech fin and would not shy away from purchasing either. However for comparison sakes. The RK3 HD takes the win in this bout.

RK3 HD

Foot pocket Open heel design
Fin Material Thermoplastic Rubber
Weight (pair) Medium Spring Straps - 5.25 lbsLarge w/ Spring Straps – 6.25 lbsSuper w/ Spring Straps - 6.75 lbsBuoyancy All Sizes with Spring Strap - Slightly Negative

.4 lbs per fin negative in water
Total length 21 1/2”
Paddle length 11”
Paddle width 9 1/4”
Foot pocket 10”

https://sea2seascuba.com

OMS Slipstream

Open heel Spring Heel Straps
Made with Monoprene
L   =   2.25 lbs with Spring Heel / 4.5 lbs pairXL =   2.55 lbs with Spring Heel / 5.1 lbs pairXXL = 2.95 lbs with Spring Heel / 5.9 lbs pair

XL dimensions
Overall length 22 1/16”
Paddle length 13 1/4”
Paddle width 9 7/8”
Foot pocket 8 3/4”
Side rail 2 1/8”
Negative .4 lbs single fin

https://www.ohanadiveco.com

https://sea2seascuba.com

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