Atomic Aquatics Smoke on the Water
This
impressive new fin gets its name from the smoky transparent panels
on its long split blades. They are a bit more flexible than previous
versions of the Atomic Splitfin, but still generated the highest thrust
measurement of all the fins in this review. The Smoke on the Water
fins also tied for the fastest speed score among open-heel fins and
slashed through the slalom course with a top-three performance. In
ergonomic tests, it was one of only two open-heel fins to earn an Excellent
rating from test divers for Acceleration, and it also earned the highest
score possible for ease of donning and doffing, thanks to the new spring
straps with oversized finger grip. Firm rubber rails produce great
power with little effort and provide stability with all kick styles.
TEST
DIVER COMMENTS
“The perfect balance of comfort, speed and maneuverability”...
“ An all-around great fin made better with the spring strap”...
“ Power and control: What more can you say?”
BOTTOM
LINE
The numbers and the comments speak for themselves, as did the consensus of
test divers in naming this fin a Testers’ Choice among open-heel split
fins. Price: $249.
SCUBA DIVING MAGAZINE
NOVEMBER 2007