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HIpaipo · Joined: 19 Jul 2008 Posts: Location: Oahu,Ewa Beach

Thiking about buying a pair because my Duck feet keep giving me blisters.I have a pair of the short v5 model and I like them but I want more thrust. Does anyone use the v7 model? If so how much thrust do they have compared to other fins (ie. duckfeet, UDT)?
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kage · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 3:24 pm Post subject:

I use em. My favorites and I also have udt's makaapu's (sp?) and V5's. The foot pocket is exactly the same as the V5's. They suit my style of kicking which I think is long rather than flutter kicks. They are more thrust than the V5's but less than the udt's, I think. It may be just habit though becuase I can be very unaware of gear. Such as wearing a V5 and V7 without noticing. Very Happy

HIpaipo · Joined: 19 Jul 2008 Posts: Location: Oahu,Ewa Beach

Thanks for the info . I also use the same style of longer more powerful kicks so they sound like they would be perfect. Very Happy

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bgreen · Joined: 20 Feb 2004 Posts: Location: Qld. Oz

HIpaipo,

I recall John Galera (from Hawaii) swearing by the viper 7s.

Bob

rodndtube · Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 11:04 am Post subject:

There are actually two types of V5 fins - stiff fin (yellow dot) and flexi fin (orange dot) - this could affect the thrust. The V7 only comes in yellow dot.
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r32 · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:09 pm Post subject:

Mike Stewart is currently prototyping a new Viper Fin shape for added thrust. It will be interesting to see what he comes up with. He's basically taken a regular pair of V7 and cut a shape out of the flat ends. Lighter and more efficient? Perhaps.

I have the Yellow Dot v5 that I use for bodyboarding and they work fantastic, although not as comfortable as my Redley fins or new Jeff Hubbard Fins. I would like to try the Orange Dot (Soft) Vipers.

Michael

rodndtube · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:57 pm Post subject:

r32 · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:40 pm Post subject:

i talk to Mike once in a while. lately, he's been super busy traveling the world to promote his much anticipated movie called FIRE. Not so much a bodyboarding video as it is a trip through life, his philosophy, etc. should be pretty epic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=701hpYyta2U

kage · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:35 pm Post subject:

I have just one thing to say to Mike stewart

V10's
Please pass it along if you get the chance.

r32 · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:23 pm Post subject:

haha V10's???

I find the v5's enough for most surf. V10's would be good I suppose for scuba diving? Very Happy

bgreen · Joined: 20 Feb 2004 Posts: Location: Qld. Oz

Rod,

Mike Stewart is probably not too hard to contact. I can't recall whether he has a website or is connected to one, but I contacted him in relation to his thoughts about the alaia he was riding. He got in touch promptly.

You might be able to communicate your rant directly.

regards

Bob

kage · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:34 pm Post subject:

I don't mind ranting a little with friends but I would be hesitant to try and contact him directly. He is pretty much bigger than life as far as I am concerned.
V10's, why not? I like the feel and flex of the V7's and have wondered how a longer fin of the same design would feel. UDT's being kind of stiff for my taste.

rodndtube · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 5:00 pm Post subject:

I fired off an e-mail relating our concerns for cold water waveriding with Vipers. Now it is cross your fingers and hope Smile

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rodndtube · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:15 pm Post subject:

I have engaged in some positive e-mail correspondence with Mike Stewart. Of note, he has a wide foot so may be sympathetic to some of the suggestions that I made on foot pocket design... including a "wide foot" version of the shoe (flipper).
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r32 · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 7:14 pm Post subject: