> -----Original Message-----
> From: K. Blessin [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday 27 July 2000 18:35

(snip)

> as well, he added the following:
>
> "anyway the all new Mares volo fin will beat
> anything on the market if you can get them as they are as
> rare as rocking
> horse crap at this time they sell so quick we have had the on
> order now for
> four months!"
>
> Any thoughts?

Kat,

I tried on the Volos in calm water and it felt like I had no fins on at all.
Swimming was easy but I noticed a drawback. I now have Mares Avanti and I
use the reaction of the downward kick to make small course and position
adjustments. I know that only now because with the Volos I was unable to do
that, there is practically no reactive force.

I also did a speed test and at first glance it seems I can not reach the
speeds that I have with the Avanti's. I have to check that again. Another
thing I need to test is the behaviour in currents. I lack the feel of a
powerful kick, but I do not know yet if that means there is no power or if I
just do not feel it anymore.

The Volo is either a fabulous invention or just a marketing gimmick. The
jury is still out as far as I am concerned.


Tony
Antwerp, Belgium

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