ATOMIC AQUATICS - BLADE FIN
2013 ScubaLab Testers' Choice
(Open Heel / Modified Paddles Category)

SPECS
• MSRP: $169
• Warranty: One-year limited
• Length/Weight: 25.5 inches (size L), 2.3 pounds (size R)
• Buoyancy (in Fresh Water): Neutral
• Sizes: XS, S, R, XL
• Info: atomicaquatics.com

PERFORMANCE:
According to atomic engineers, the new Blade Fin is made with a construction technique called Power-Loop Monocoque that would take pages to describe, but is apparently the reason why this fin is so fast and powerful. It racked up some of the best speeds of this competition, with snappy acceleration. You can actually feel the propulsive thrust of each kick, yet virtually no ankle or leg strain results from the experience. It was easy to handle in turns, and it wasn’t bad as a surface kicker, although this is where divers reported some strain on the tops of their feet. the fin seems happiest using a standard flutter kick, but it performed just as well using dolphin and frog kicks.

BOTTOM LINE:
Test divers loved this new kicker. It took the top spot on their Favorites list, earning it the Testers’ Choice for this category.

SPEED RESULTS: High