Right away, you can tell that this is a tough pair of fins. That’s not always a bad thing! In fact, you may want to strap on a pair of thick fins if you struggle to cut through the water. The manufacturer says that these fins are inspired by some of the original rubber models sold in the US. As the saying goes, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
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The fins come in black, white, yellow and pink which means anyone less fussy about the look can make an easy choice with these simple colours. The RK3 HD fins come in orange, black, dark grey and light grey. If you regularly dive in dry suits, the HD design may suit you better. They are a bit stiffer and heavier than the regular design, which helps provide a bit more negative buoyancy. They work wonders in ensuring your the perfect trim when drysuit diving and help avoid that floaty feet feeling.
Spring straps always make things easy to handle, especially when you want to get in and out at short notice. The bungee straps that come fitted to the RK3’s are some of the most best at staying in place, yet easiest at getting on and off.
However, we can’t just judge these fins on looks alone! Therefore, we made a point of checking their performance out in a dark and cold quarry.