ScubaPro Seawing Supernova Diving Features
The first thing you notice when you strap the ScubaPro Seawing Supernova fins onto your feet is how fast and powerful they are. So fast in fact, that I won’t let my students or brand-new divers use them, as they have a tendency to swim so fast that they disappear.
The Seawing Supernovas are a big improvement over the Seawing Novas. They sport the same hinged middle section, which moves between 40 and 50 degrees. This delivers the angle of attack you need, converting kicks into forward motion, all while adding efficiency.
The new design, however, widens the blade, adds the winglet to the outside edge, and makes frog and alternate kicks easier thanks to the additional width. For those who’ve not heard the term, a winglet is a raised portion on the outside edge of the blade, found on both edges. You can think of it as a small rudder.
While they didn’t quite deliver the back-finning or helicopter turns at the level of the ScubaPro Jet fins, mainly due to the length and overall flexibility, the Seawing Supernovas flat out fly. These will definitely be in my bag when I dive in Cozumel and Southern Florida where the currents are ripping and I might need to kick back against the flow. Fins like this make it easier to kick against any current.
ScubaPro Seawing Supernova Straps
The Seawing Supernovas come with heavy-duty bungee straps, which are comfortable and have enough stretch to fit a variety of foot sizes. It’s a small thing, but on the back of the fin strap there is a small loop that makes pulling the strap around your boot easier than other models.
ScubaPro Seawing Supernova Blade
The blade of the ScubaPro Seawing Supernova fins is a traditional paddle-style with twin-tip winglets (the ridge along the edge), which improve control and maneuverability by adding stability to every kick. The winglets also ensure that all the water hitting the blade on every kick is pushed by the fin instead of sliding off the side.
Attaching the blade to the foot pocket is a central panel membrane, which auto-adjusts to the best angle of attack. This is thanks to the auto-adjust central panel, made from two hinge points, that rely on how hard you kick to set the above-mentioned angle.
An at-home measurement shows the size of large fins are approximately 24.5 inches (62 cm). The lengths will vary slightly depending on size.
ScubaPro Seawing Supernova Colors & Accessories
At the time of writing, ScubaPro only offers the Supernova in black and white. However, ScubaPro will be releasing more colors in the near future, in both the foot pocket and the blade, giving divers the ability to mix and match.
Now that you have a ScubaPro regulator, BCD, and fins, it’s time to get the final piece—a mask. If you’re looking for new lenses, try the ScubaPro Gorilla Frameless mask.
We also really like ScubaPro boots. You’ll need something on your feet while rocking your new Seawing Supernovas, and the Delta 5 mm boots are an excellent choice.
ScubaPro Seawing Supernova Price/Quality Ratio
While the ScubaPro Seawing Supernova fins are relatively expensive, they are worth what you spend. Generally speaking, there’s not a big difference in cost between budget and high-end fins, so don’t worry about spending a few extra bucks.
A good set of fins makes diving that much more enjoyable—and the Seawing Supernovas are those fins. They are durable, travel well, deliver great control, and are some of the most powerful fins on the market.
Do we recommend the ScubaPro Seawing Supernova fins?
We do recommend the ScubaPro Seawing Supernova fins. These are one of the most powerful fins on the market. They are comfortable, and they travel great. The Seawing Supernovas are perfect for the diver that finds themself diving in currents or the diver that normally has weak kicking motion.
These fins are also great for travelers. The ScubaPro Seawing Supernova fins are lightweight and actually come apart to save space in your gear bag. The fins come with a tool that makes taking them apart and putting them together a breeze.
No matter what you’re looking for, check out our comprehensive fin guide and our rigorous fin test on YouTube, where we put all manner of channel, paddle, and split fins through their paces.
Specs & Features
| Fin type | open heel |
|---|---|
| Blade style | paddle |
| Material | monoprene |
| Weight | 3.69 lbs. (1.67 kg) per pair |
| Length | not specified by manufacturer |
| Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Strap style | marine-grade bungee |
| Number of colors | two |
