Look What We Found in Archeology Dig Through Storage. This is an experimental model SD-1. It was produced at a high cost. We found 15 pairs in storage ready for delivery to some lucky divers. Tested for one year. Production models were updated away from the velcro strap system to avoid the velcro noise for …
Peter Symes, founder and publisher of X-Ray Magazine conducted one of our favorite interviews of Bob Evans. Read about his Force Fin adventures and how he is inspired by Malcolm X. “Our talks with Bob Evans were just full of good ole plain fun, with lots of laughs and entertaining anecdotes, yet serious and focused …
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At the start of every trade show we attended, an engineer or more would show up at our booth to interrogate me on design, process, and validation. I am no match for educated masters, especially when their goal was to show me how smart they are. My approach is through visualization; I am and think …
Dick Anderson was instrumental in the development of Force Fin. Exactly how that happened is a story in itself. No one could ever yarn a story with as much verve as Dick Anderson could, except maybe Mark Twain or Will Rogers, but I will give it a try. 1969 was a particularly tumultuous year. I …
“…. the tribal split between the technical, recreational, and freediving communities is dividing our fraternity at a time when, more than ever, we need to be united to better the industry and help save the world ocean. For most of us, the fundamental aim of diving is to see what discoveries await beneath the surface. …
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When Skip Dunham asked if I could make a Force Fin with more surface area, for him to power against when underwater hunting, I jumped at the opportunity to be of service. Skip was running Kirby-Morgan systems at the time and was one of my most special fans of the Original Force Fin. Here at …
I am standing in a three-piece suit in the Force Fin products booth at Ken Loyst’s San Diego SCUBA Show, around 1993. Someone in a big black raincoat was next to me, giggling under his breath. He says, “I was told there was a reason for me to be here.” He moves a little too …
Best Watercraft & Accessories for Alaska 2018 Each year Fish Alaska’s Editors seek to test some of the best new plus tried-and-true watercraft and accessories for Alaska fishing. From pulling your anchor more efficiently to more conservation-minded fishing nets, check out these recommended watercraft and accessories for Alaska fishing to make your time on the water…better. Innovation and …
Force Fins Editor’s Pick as Best Accessory in Fish Alaska Magazine Read More »
