It's been four or five months now of exclusively riding a 4GF using Tech2 flippers. Of course the mat is just brilliant. And so far T2s are really good for me, as I have somewhat knobby feet, and cannot use superior Duck Feet/UDT/Viper for more than a few minutes. Good old Churchills are comfy but lack horsepower. The various bodyboard fins I've tried are okay but a bit painful.Tech2s fit great, are soft and roomy, have never come off, and work fabulously in the surf. T2s are quick to accelerate, hold in pretty well on steep takeoff turns (I reckon Vipers dominate in this department), drain properly through the vent on the bottom, and let go of trapped sand quite easily. The only drawback is that they are too short for efficiently kicking long distances and up strong currents with real speed. If only they were two or three inches longer. But then they would be significantly less maneuverable in turbulent water and when in contact with sand and rocks. So, I'll settle for a little less speed and far more comfort plus functionality in the surf zone. I've seen some T2s that cracked along the edges, so I religiously rinse mine off with fresh water. Oh, and safety-tying flippers on with black shoelaces rules. Overall: I like 'em!
