If you favor power over frills, you’ll love the Accel. Compact and responsive, its clean lines and efficient shape make it an excellent all-around fin. Unique, high-stretch heel straps are effortless to slip on and off and dramatically reduce the bulk and drag associated with typical open heel fins. The angled, compact blade has excellent water flow characteristics and also allows divers to swim efficiently with multiple kicking styles, from scissor to frog to sculling. The blade’s center channel, along with pronounced side rails, also helps minimize “side spill,” directing water behind the diver for maximum thrust. When purchasing open heel fins, bear in mind that they are designed to be worn with a hard or soft soled boot, the fin pockets will not fit correctly or comfortably with bare feet (or socks).