This month we have another great prize up for grabs in our Monthly Madness Prize Draw 
– Atomic Split Fins!
The split fin design is meant to channel the right amount of water with each kick behind you to propel you forward and allowing extra water to slip through the split. Traditional blade fins work by pushing water backwards. As the blade is pushed through the water, much of the water spills over the top surface of the blade creating drag. Extra kicking effort is required to overcome that drag. The Atomic Split Fin slices through the water with two wing-shaped surfaces, creating lift and forward propulsion more like a propeller. Any water traveling over the top of the blade is funneled into and out of the opening (split) between the wings. Drag is reduced, effort is reduced, and efficiency is increased.
All this eases the strain and work load on the ankles, shins and all other muscles involved in the desired kicking style. Using hard kicking paddle fins can result in leg strain, fatigue and cramping.The Atomic Split Fins are great for those people that tire easily with a stiffer more cumbersome blade fin or for those with lower limb injuries.
Atomic Split Fins deliver more propulsion with less drag and kick with less effort. Reducing the stress and strain of the kick results in greater sustained speed, power and comfort.
Ever dropped a fin while gearing up? Don’t panic these are a fraction positively buoyant and so, no more feeling around on the bottom groping for your fins in the kelp!
The Atomic split fins come in a range of colours, with the options of rubber or stainless-steel fins straps.
Some of the great features of these fins include:
- Less Drag, More Thrust, Less Strength is Used
- Light Fin (Great Travel Fin)
- Increases Thrust and Reduces Fatigue
- Less Air Consumption
- Power Rails: Highly-Resilient, Storing and Releasing Energy with Every Kick
- Large Surface Area Blade Improves Pivoting, Turning and Alternate Kick Styles
- Anatomically Contoured Foot Pocket Designed to Fit Foot without Stress Points
- Internal Sole Plate, Ridged Platform Beneath-the-Foot, Greater Power Transfer to the Blade
How To Swim With Atomic Split Fins – Although they work with a variety of kicking styles, 
you should adapt to a smaller range, more frequent flutter kick for maximum performance. The smaller-range rapid flutter kick also keeps your legs within the slipstream of your body so that you punch a hole in the water that is only as big as your shoulders and your tank. Remember, less drag means more speed and less effort.
Spend $100 at any Dive HQ store in New Zealand to be in to win!