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2013 ScubaLab Fins: Testers' Choice - SCUBAPRO Seawing Nova

By Scuba Diving Partner | Published On July 25, 2013
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2013 ScubaLab Fins: Testers' Choice - SCUBAPRO Seawing Nova


SCUBAPRO Seawing Nova

SCUBAPRO - SEAWING NOVA
2013 ScubaLab Testers' Choice
(Open Heel / Modified Paddles Category)

SPECS
• MSRP: $139
• Warranty: One year
• Length/Weight: 23.5 inches, 1.6 pounds (size M)
• Buoyancy (in Fresh Water): Positive
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
• Info: scubapro.com

PERFORMANCE:
This new, full-foot version of SCUBAPRO's popular Seawing Nova is made of durable Monprene, and features a wing-shaped blade that connects to the foot pocket via a pair of stabilizing ribs that lets the blade pivot and generate thrust. a real speedster, the blade offers a near-perfect balance of stiffness and flex, producing a propulsive snap that will rocket a diver without a hint of leg pain or ankle strain. stable on the straight- aways and highly maneuverable, the fin delivers effortless acceleration. test divers found the foot pocket to be a bit stiff and the nonskid marginal, but otherwise, this fin hits its performance notes with near-perfect pitch.

BOTTOM LINE:
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.

SPEED RESULTS: High

SCUBAPRO - SEAWING NOVA
2013 ScubaLab Testers' Choice
(Open Heel / Modified Paddles Category)

SPECS
• MSRP: $139
• Warranty: One year
• Length/Weight: 23.5 inches, 1.6 pounds (size M)
• Buoyancy (in Fresh Water): Positive
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
• Info: scubapro.com

PERFORMANCE:
This new, full-foot version of SCUBAPRO's popular Seawing Nova is made of durable Monprene, and features a wing-shaped blade that connects to the foot pocket via a pair of stabilizing ribs that lets the blade pivot and generate thrust. a real speedster, the blade offers a near-perfect balance of stiffness and flex, producing a propulsive snap that will rocket a diver without a hint of leg pain or ankle strain. stable on the straight- aways and highly maneuverable, the fin delivers effortless acceleration. test divers found the foot pocket to be a bit stiff and the nonskid marginal, but otherwise, this fin hits its performance notes with near-perfect pitch.

BOTTOM LINE:
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.

SPEED RESULTS: High