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.

Here's a sneak peek behind the scenes at ScubaLab's 2013 Fin Test at Alexander Springs, Florida. Look for the review in the August issue of _Scuba Diving_ magazine.

Check out these five new fins, regs, computers and more for your next technical dive.

One of the high points of our year is The DEMA Show, where we meander among booths and revel in shiny new gear. This year we noticed exciting trends in drysuits, fins, BCs and LED lights. Here is the 2013 gear preview...