Fins
Fins are how we propel ourselves through the water. Different types of fins suit different requirements. The extremes of fin design range from simple short-bladed plastic versions for pottering around on the surface, to carbon fibre models nearly one metre in length for freediving to great depths on a single breath. In between is a sometimes bewildering choice of fins to suit snorkellers and scuba divers. Some fins are easy to use, but perform less well against currents, others provide greater thrust but require you to be fitter. Certain blade designs will only be effective when moving forwards, others allow you much greater manoeuvrability and can even allow you to move backwards.

Mavericks carries a broad selection of fin types for casual snorkellers, committed freedivers and all levels of scuba diver, together with spring heel straps, spare fin straps, hard soled boots and neoprene socks.

Aqua Lung Marlin
Marlins are a good choice for casual snorkelling and do not require you to be a strong swimmer. The blade is very flexible and easy on your leg, while the full-foot pocket keeps the Marlin comfortable on your feet. These fins are also very lightweight, so they can easily travel with you.
Aqua Lung Caravelle
£13.50-£25.95 (size dependent)
The Caravelle has a higher performance blade than the Marlin. It takes a little more effort to kick, but propels you further. It's a great starter or enthusiasts snorkelling fin. The blade is designed to scoop the water and the full-foot pocket keeps this fin comfortable on longer dives.
Aqua Lung Caravelle Open-Back
£46.95
The Aqua Lung Caravelle Open-Back is recommended for casual scuba diving. It's very easy on your legs, so if you aren't a regular diver, this is an easy fin to get used to quickly. Straps are quickly adjusted for length and swiftly and easily disconnect for easy fin removal at the boat ladder or shore.
Aqua Lung Idea
£63.95
The Aqua Lung Idea is an excellent fin for serious scuba diving that might include swimming against currents. The blade design is very effective and the fin is easy on your legs muscles. Straps are quickly adjusted for length and feature a breakaway buckle for easy removal at the boat ladder or shoreline.
Aqua Lung Blade
£63.50
The Blade is the Aqua Lung top-of-the line scuba fin. The long, streamlined blade is ribbed for strength and to prevent water spillage off the blade which would lead to inefficency. The Blade is your best choice from the Aqua Lung range for serious diving. It offers a lot of thrust for punching through currents. Easy adjusting straps feature a breakaway section for quick removal at the boat ladder or shoreline.
Idea FP
£46.50-£51.95 (size dependent)
Top of the line full-foot Aqua Lung fin. Suitable for snorkelling and scuba diving. Special membrane blade design allows the blade to deform to develop maximum thrust for minimal effort. Highly efficient and very comfortable due to soft foot pocket. Available in sizes 36 to 47.
US Divers Hydro Split
 Budget split fin for keen snorkellers. Combining split blade and surface areas that are designed to scoop the water creates lots of thrust for very little energy. Simple flutter kick familiar to any swimmer is all that's required. you don't need to use any special finning techniques. Adjustable strap ensures secure fit. Includes mesh carrying and drying bag. Available in sizes 5 to 13.
Bowstone Traditional Rubber Vented Fins
 Based on a design created nearly 45 years ago, and still going strong. Vented fins provide both a lot of power and great manoeuvrability. Still popular with many combat divers. Today, many cave and wreck divers use them.

The vented design helps ease the weaker recovery kick by allowing water to easily pass through the blade. The angle of the blade on the downward power stroke causes the water to flow over the blade, rather than through the vents creating forward thrust.

The heavy rubber blade also helps keep your feet down and can eliminate the need for ankle weights.

Aqua Lung Pulse
 This sleek, rugged and powerful fin from the Aqua Lung Group is remarkable value from Mavericks Diving London. The long plastic blade features channelling vanes and anti-spill side rails that keep the water - and the forward thrust - heading out behind you as it should. The Aqua Lung Pulse is supplied with a one-hand adjustable strap with quick release buckles.
US Divers Rocket Fin
 The classic US Divers Rocket Fin was quietly dropped from the Aqua Lung fin range some years ago. But, with minor modifications, it remained in production for the military, including the US Navy SEALs. Now the US Divers Rocket Fin is back and available to recreational divers once again. The solid rubber blade is stiff, helping with manoeuvrability, including moving backwards. They are known for delivering a lot of thrust, though it helps to be dive fit! Vents help channel water through the fin on the weaker recovery stroke, reducing effort. US Divers Rocket Fins have comparatively short blades and this makes them firm favourites of technical divers who are working in confined spaces around guidelines as the risk of entanglement and collision is reduced. The new Rocket Fin has a large pull loop on the fin strap to ease donning and doffing and the blade features an eyelet for hanging the fins up for storage.
Trident Spring Heel Straps
 Virtually unbreakable, making them excellent value for money and all but eliminating the annoyance of a snapped fin strap just as you were about to giant stride into the blue (fins are the last thing you put on, so that's when the strap will choose to self-destruct). The stainless steel coiled spring automatically and instantly adjusts to the correct fit. Internal cord prevents spring over-stretching to prolong life. Moulded heel pad for comfort. Pull tab for easy donning and doffing. Quick release buckle design.

Replace most modern fin buckle and strap assemblies in seconds and without tools....

Spare Fin Straps
 An essential item if you use open-back fins. We can supply you with either just straps or complete replacement strap and HF quick release buckle sets.