Innovation Arrives Only So Often: Finally - the Amphibious

Appears in Ocean Realm Journal Third Quarter 2007

A totally new class of fins, Dynamic Scuba Fins, or "flip fins". The first of it's kind. The Amphibian™ allows divers to safely and comfortably walk on and off a boat, or in and out of water, while wearing their scuba fins. The 2-piece fin is brought together by the aqua-hinge™ mechanism, which comprises a molded locking structure, blade hinge assembly and military grade anti-corrosive springs.

Omega Aquatics, Inc. President and founder Ronen Moyal, envisioned the need for a hinged fin years ago. "I always felt that one of the things standing in the way of a perfect dive was my fins," said Moyal, "Walking on fins can be extremely dangerous and carrying fins in water, as most divers tell you, can cause all kinds of problems like dropping equipment,drifting and wasted time and energy."

These fins are designed to be strapped on prior to entering the water and removed after exiting. The Amphibian™ blades are kept in the up or walking position until swimming in the water. The heavy-duty springs push the soft blade webbing against the shin to allow divers to easily maneuver in and out of the water. Further, the bottom of the foot pocket offers a soft tread design for exceptional slip resistance for walking on slick surfaces, and a unique curvature for natural walking mechanics.

The Amphibian™ blade is flipped down into swimming position by kicking naturally in the water, and flipped back up by pushing back on the release lever before getting out. This can be done by hand, or with the diver's opposite heel.

Moyal reports that his fins are also designed for high performance in the water. With several patents filed, the Amphibian™ is more than just a fin that flips. It will rival the performance of the industry's top brands. "The light weight fin blade features a soft, central web configuration modeled after a duck web," says Moyal. "This design element contributes to increased propulsion and reduces the load required for sustained kicking."

Omega Aquatics believes Dynamic Scuba Fins are a natural evolution in the industry. The Amphibian™ will be available in four 2-tone colors and four sizes. Future plans include the release of interchangeable blades to offer divers a variety of choices when purchasing dynamic fins.

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