Testimonial of Rod Mann

Dear Bob,

I wanted to let you know how much I'm enjoying using your Rip Force Fins. I'm a kneeboarder and have been putting up for years with cramped feet, numb feet, feet that have no circulation to the toes, freezing feet, sore feet, chafed feet, etc. I was limited to using the standard bodyboarding/bodysurfing fins which did not allow me to wear booties due to my high arches and size 11+ feet. Even with XXL fins I couldn't get comfortable. I also tried Zeagle fins which have an adjustable nylon/Velcro pocket, but they just wouldn't hold up in the surf. I went through three pairs of these in about as many months, ripping the pocket off the blade.

Additionally, the blades would take a significant permanent bend after a few uses and generally felt rather ineffective. I got a pair of your Rip Forces in April 2000 and have been using them ever since. No sign of wear or weaknes. The fins are extremely comfortable, allowing me to wear booties to keep my feet warm and the circulation going. In addition, they have a very powerful feel to them despite the seemingly small blade area. In my experience they are easily as efficient as any of the so-called "power" bodyboarding fins, and infinitely more comfortable and durable. I'm in the water several times a week and they are holding up superbly. I absolutely love these fins and recommend them to many fellow knee boarders and body boarders. Unfortunately they have the mindset to use what they've always used, and some are quite frankly put off by the price, which I feel is completely reasonable based on the quality of the product. Hopefully they'll come around. Thanks again for a great fin.

Rod Mann, Oceanside Harbor