Jonathan Bird

Water accelerating
through whiskers

Photos courtesy of
Christine and Jonathan Bird

Emmy Award-winning cinematographer and producer.

"After I got my Force Fins I
gave all my other fins away."

Jonathan Bird
loves his Extras!

Jonathan Bird and other divers of the Oceanic Research Group are trusted by Bob Evans
to give straight forward and honest evaluations of products
based upon sound experience and expertise.

If Bob Evans trusts their opinions,
you certainly can.

				Extra Force Fin Water accelerating through whiskers Photos courtesy of Christine and Jonathan Bird

Emmy Award-winning cinematographer and producer. Jonathan is president of O.R.G (Oceanic Research Group), as well as a widely published author, award-winning assignment cinematographer and speaker. He teaches part-time as an adjunct professor at the Massachusetts Communications College in Boston, MA and produces films for O.R.G. He occasionally teaches underwater video seminars in tropical locations for divers. Take a look at Jonathan's web site that features pictures and other information about his work in the underwater world.
"I use different Force Fins for different reasons. Extra Force are probably my favorite. I really like them for general SCUBA diving because they have a lot of umph. I kick everyone's butts when I'm wearing the Extras. I like the Pros for wreck diving because they're easy to maneuver in confined spaces.
	I remember one time I was diving with a buddy of mine who was in better shape but using the old fashioned "plywood" fins. We were on the surface, swimming on our backs and talking to each other and I noticed that he was having a really hard time keeping up. He didn't even need to try Force Fins to realize that he needed to get a pair. He was probably the easiest conversion I've witnessed. I see a lot of people try Force Fins and not like them at first because they're so easy to kick. For some reason people equate resistance with velocity. I think what makes Force Fins so efficient is that they direct water behind you, not let it spill over the sides like other fins.		"After I got my Force Fins I gave all my other fins away."
	Jonathan Bird loves his Extras!	I used to get massive toe cramps while using other fins. It was the open foot pocket that really drew me towards Force Fins. At first they felt funky, because I wasn't used to them, but the more I used them the more I realized how much better they were than other fins. A lot of dry suit divers like Force Fins because they have really nice foot pockets for dry suits. I don't understand why anyone would use a different fin. I think the only people that don't like Force Fins are the ones that haven't used them. After I started using them, I gave all my other fins away. But you're not taking my Force Fins!"
	Jonathan Bird and other divers of the Oceanic Research Group are trusted by Bob Evans to give straight forward and honest evaluations of products based upon sound experience and expertise. If Bob Evans trusts their opinions, you certainly can. © Bob Evans Designs, Inc. 2000, 2001, 2002 All Rights Reserved.