The XS Scuba Xplore wins Best Buy for regulators in a head-to-head test.
ScubaLab Top Picks
We took 13 new fin models into the water and surfaced with some surprising test results.
An across-the- board favorite among test divers, the Seawing Nova earned more favorite votes than any fin in this review, making it a bona fide Testers’ Choice in its own category.
Test divers loved this new kicker. It took the top spot on their Favorites list, earning it the Testers’ Choice for this category.
The Accel is an impressive performer, good for both local diving and travel. It’s also priced right, making it this year’s Best Buy for this category.
For fans of a stiffer fin that throttles like a Formula One race car, the Avanti Quattro + is a showstopper — and this year’s Testers’ Choice in the Paddle Fin category.
The Stratos ADJ is marketed as an entry-level fin, but vets will appreciate its performance. For comfort, solid kicking chops and budget price, it earned the Best Buy for this category.
Want to know what is the best scuba diving reg for your money? ScubaLab evaluated 17 top regulators,See how the breathers compare.