Sherwood Elite Open Heel Fins

Best For

• Recreational scuba diving
• Travel diving
• Divers who prefer an open-heel fin
• Divers looking for a balance of propulsion and maneuverability
• Users who prefer a stretch silicone heel strap over a conventional adjustable strap

Key Features

• Dual-Composite Blade: Lightweight yet durable construction combines materials selected for efficient underwater performance.
• Full-Length Power Rails: Reinforce the blade and help direct energy through the kick for increased propulsion.
• Central Flex Channel: Allows the blade to flex in a controlled manner to help move water efficiently and improve maneuverability.
• Engineered Stiffer Compound: Designed to provide a more powerful kick when additional propulsion is needed.
• Vented Blade: Blade vents help reduce drag while contributing to efficient thrust through the kick cycle.
• Ribbed Blade Design: Structural ribbing helps increase power and thrust.
• Ergonomic Foot Pocket: Shaped for comfort while helping transfer kicking power efficiently from the foot to the blade.
• Stretch Silicone Heel Strap: Highly flexible strap provides a secure fit without the need for conventional strap adjustment.
• Large Heel Pull Tab: Provides an easy grip for donning and doffing the fins.
• Travel-Friendly Construction: Lightweight design makes the Elite convenient for divers traveling with their own gear.

Specifications

• Product Type: Open Heel Dive Fins
• Blade Construction: Dual-Composite
• Blade Features: Full-Length Power Rails, Central Flex Channel, Vents & Ribbed Design
• Foot Pocket: Ergonomic Open Heel
• Heel Strap: Stretchable Silicone
• Donning Aid: Large Heel Pull Tab

Blade Performance

The Elite's blade is designed to convert leg movement into effective propulsion while remaining manageable underwater. Full-length rails add structural support along the blade, while the central flex channel controls how the blade bends during the kick.

Vents help manage water flow and minimize unnecessary drag, while the ribbed construction and stiffer blade compound are designed to increase thrust when kicking.

Fit & Comfort

The open-heel foot pocket uses an ergonomic shape intended to provide both comfort and efficient power transfer. A highly stretchable silicone heel strap secures the fin to the foot, while the large rear pull tab gives the diver an easy gripping point when putting the fins on or taking them off.

Size Guide

Fit Note: Use Sherwood's size chart as a starting point when selecting your fin. The actual fit will also depend on the footwear and overall foot profile used with the open-heel foot pocket.

What's Included

• One pair of Sherwood Elite Open Heel Fins in the selected size and color
• Stretch silicone heel straps

FAQs

What is the purpose of the central flex channel?
The central flex channel helps control how the blade bends during each kick. This allows the fin to move water efficiently while helping maintain maneuverability.

What do the blade vents do?
The vents help manage water flow through the blade and reduce unnecessary resistance during the kick cycle, contributing to efficient propulsion.

What are the full-length power rails for?
The rails add support along the blade and help channel kicking energy through the fin rather than allowing the blade to flex unpredictably.

How does the silicone heel strap work?
The highly stretchable silicone strap expands as the fin is pulled over the heel and then contracts to provide a secure fit. A large pull tab makes the strap easier to grip while putting the fins on or taking them off.

Are the Elite fins suitable for travel?
Yes. Sherwood specifically describes the Elite as lightweight and travel friendly while retaining a blade design intended for strong propulsion and maneuverability.

Are these full-foot fins?
No. The Elite uses an open-heel foot pocket with a stretch silicone heel strap.

Expert Insight

The Elite is a versatile option for divers who want more blade structure and propulsion than a basic travel fin while keeping overall weight manageable. The combination of full-length rails, a central flex channel, vents, and a stiffer blade compound gives the fin a power-oriented design, while the stretch silicone strap and large