Mares Volo Race Fins

Best For

• Recreational scuba diving
• Snorkeling
• Warm-water diving
• Travel diving
• Divers who prefer a closed full-foot fin
• Divers looking for efficient propulsion with reduced kicking effort

Key Features

• Optimized Pivoting Blade: OPB technology helps maintain an efficient blade angle throughout the kick for consistent thrust and smoother movement.
• Channel Thrust Technology: Channels help direct water through the blade to increase propulsion while reducing the effort required for each kick.
• Reduced Resistance: The blade's controlled pivoting action is designed to minimize unnecessary resistance during the kick cycle.
• Efficient Power Transfer: The full-foot design creates a direct connection between the foot and blade for effective transfer of kicking energy.
• Anatomical Foot Pocket: Closed foot pocket is shaped for a secure and comfortable fit.
• Smooth Kicking Performance: OPB helps maintain a productive blade position through both phases of the kick for consistent propulsion.

Specifications

• Product Type: Full Foot Dive Fins
• Foot Pocket: Closed Anatomical Full-Foot Design
• Blade Technology: Optimized Pivoting Blade (OPB)
• Propulsion Technology: Channel Thrust

Optimized Pivoting Blade

Mares' Optimized Pivoting Blade technology is designed to keep the blade at an effective angle throughout the kick cycle. Rather than allowing the blade to flex into an inefficient position, OPB controls its movement to help maintain consistent thrust while reducing resistance and unnecessary effort.

Channel Thrust Technology

Channel Thrust Technology directs and contains water along the blade during each kick. Inspired by the efficient movement of marine mammals, the system is designed to move more water rearward and generate strong propulsion without requiring excessive kicking effort.

Fit & Size Guide

The Volo Race uses an anatomical closed full-foot pocket designed for a secure, comfortable fit and efficient power transfer. Because there is no adjustable heel strap, choosing the appropriate foot-pocket size is especially important.

What's Included

• One pair of Mares Volo Race Full Foot Dive Fins in the selected size

FAQs

What does OPB do?
Optimized Pivoting Blade technology helps control the angle of the blade throughout each kick. Maintaining an efficient blade position helps produce consistent thrust while reducing wasted effort.

What does Channel Thrust Technology do?
Channel Thrust helps contain and direct water along the blade rather than allowing it to spill inefficiently off the sides. This helps create stronger propulsion for the effort applied.

What is the advantage of combining OPB and Channel Thrust?
OPB manages the position and movement of the blade while Channel Thrust manages the movement of water across it. Together, they are designed to provide efficient propulsion, smooth movement, and reduced kicking fatigue.

What is a full-foot fin?
A full-foot fin has a closed heel pocket that surrounds the foot rather than using an adjustable heel strap. This creates a simple, streamlined connection between the foot and blade.

Are the Volo Race fins suitable for snorkeling?
Yes. Their comfortable full-foot design and emphasis on efficient propulsion make them well suited to both recreational scuba diving and snorkeling.

How should I choose my size?
Use the Mares size guide above to match your normal footwear size to the corresponding fin size. A full-foot fin should fit securely without excessive movement or uncomfortable pressure points.

Expert Insight

The Volo Race is a good option for divers who value efficiency over an overly stiff, demanding kick. Its combination of OPB and Channel Thrust technology is designed to maintain an effective blade position while directing water efficiently through each kick, providing smooth propulsion that can help reduce leg fatigue during longer dives or snorkeling sessions.