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Apeks RK3

By William Whelan

Designed in collaboration with the US military and renowned for outstanding performance and reliability, the Apeks RK3 is a rugged thermoplastic rubber fin featuring an over-sized foot pocket to accommodate drysuit boots and a spring strap for easy donning and doffing. The RK3 is available in three sizes: Medium, Large and Super.

  • Compact, and ultra-rugged for use in harsh environments.
  • Improved foot pocket with spring straps for ease of use with cold hands or thick gloves.
  • The design has been the standard gear issue fin for military, special ops, coast guard and public safety divers for decades.
  • Short wide blade provides maximum forward thrust while maintaining great manoeuvrability.
  • Vented blade design reduces resistance on the upstroke and enhances thrust on the downstroke.
  • The vents also eliminate vortexes that can occur along the back of the blade much in the same way split fins eliminate the vortex.
  • The blade material designed to hold up in the toughest environments, temperatures and abuse.
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Aqualung Amika

By William Whelan

The best fin for snorkeling! A lightweight, travel-sized fin with an adjustable strap. Available in blue, yellow, white, and teal. Sizes SM (US 4-7), MD (US 7-10), and LG (US 10-13).

-Soft and comfortable foot pocket with adjustable bungee straps
-Water flow channels to reduce fatigue
-Rubber foot pocket provides good grip
-Can be worn with or without a neoprene sock

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Aqualung Stratos 3

By William Whelan

Durable, light and affordable fin, ideal also for intensive use in Diving Centers. Stratos 3 passed the most extreme stress and anti-shock laboratory test. The best all-around full foot fins for diving. With the power for scuba diving and the sleek lines of a snorkeling fin, the Stratos 3 is an excellent choice for warm water.

Winner of the Scubalab Tester’s Choice 2015

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Mares Avanti Quattro+

By William Whelan

A fin that is made to last! The classic performance scuba fin from Mares. Featuring a bungee strap for easy donning. Available in three sizes and six colors.

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Mares Volo Power

By William Whelan

An open-heel version of the popular Volo fin, featuring a soft rubber mid-blade joint to ease pressure on ankles. A rubber v-shaped panel down the middle of the fin helps to channel water during your kick. Available in three colors and six sizes.

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Mares Volo Race

By William Whelan

A staff favorite! The Volo blade features a soft rubber mid-blade joint to ease pressure on ankles. A rubber v-shaped panel down the middle of the fin helps to channel water during your kick. Available in three colors and six sizes. Perfect for snorkeling and warm water diving.

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Mares X-Stream

By William Whelan

A comfortable, lightweight fin with a hinged blade for easy kicking. Featuring a perforated foot pocket to eliminate “parachute” drag, and a soft longitudinal channel to help move a greater amount of water with each kick. Offering the most options on the market, this fin is available in seven colors and four sizes.

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Oceanic Viper 2 Full Foot Fin

By William Whelan

A medium-length full foot fin perfect for the casual snorkeler. Available in hard-to-fit sizes like XXS and XXL.

2023's #1 Dive Operator in Hawaii

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Manta Ray Night Dive

What a truly amazing experience!! Nearly an hour of down time with dozens of large mantas putting on an incredible show. Jenna, and Captain Kevin made it a pleasant and safe trip. This is a must do while staying on the Big Island.

RichGiff on TripAdvisor

Big Island Divers
5
2019-05-07T11:32:39-10:00

RichGiff on TripAdvisor

What a truly amazing experience!! Nearly an hour of down time with dozens of large mantas putting on an incredible show. Jenna, and Captain Kevin made it a pleasant and safe trip. This is a must do while staying on the Big Island.

One of the Top 10 Dives in the World!

Believe It, it really is one of the most phenomenal dives we have ever done! Laying on our stomachs on the ocean floor around the "campfire" was unforgettable as the beautifully graceful Manta Rays soared directly above our heads, over and over. They performed ballet moves with each other, sometimes as many as 4 at a time feeding on the plankton.

Susan R on TripAdvisor

Big Island Divers
5
2019-05-07T11:33:00-10:00

Susan R on TripAdvisor

Believe It, it really is one of the most phenomenal dives we have ever done! Laying on our stomachs on the ocean floor around the "campfire" was unforgettable as the beautifully graceful Manta Rays soared directly above our heads, over and over. They performed ballet moves with each other, sometimes as many as 4 at a time feeding on the plankton.

Excellent

We have been diving the BID on multiple dives over multiple trips and we keep coming back to them because of the high quality service that they provide. Definitely a step above the usual dive shops.

Dreamer6739 on TripAdvisor

Big Island Divers
5
2019-05-07T11:37:50-10:00

Dreamer6739 on TripAdvisor

We have been diving the BID on multiple dives over multiple trips and we keep coming back to them because of the high quality service that they provide. Definitely a step above the usual dive shops.

Manta Night Dive Lives Up to the Hype

I recently went on the sunset reef dive & manta ray night dive. I was a little hesitant about my expectations because I heard so many great things and didn't want to be disappointed. Cannot say enough great things about the company, captain and DM - highly recommend and will dive with them again.

ulintza on TripAdvisor

Big Island Divers
5
2019-05-07T11:38:42-10:00

ulintza on TripAdvisor

I recently went on the sunset reef dive & manta ray night dive. I was a little hesitant about my expectations because I heard so many great things and didn't want to be disappointed. Cannot say enough great things about the company, captain and DM - highly recommend and will dive with them again.

Excellent Staff

We had a great two tank dive with BID last week! Our dive master Amy was excellent all the way around and our captain Rob was not only a great captain but very knowledgeable about Hawaii and even served hot chocolate on the way back to the Marina.

bridgetsheahan on TripAdvisor

Big Island Divers
5
2019-05-07T11:39:31-10:00

bridgetsheahan on TripAdvisor

We had a great two tank dive with BID last week! Our dive master Amy was excellent all the way around and our captain Rob was not only a great captain but very knowledgeable about Hawaii and even served hot chocolate on the way back to the Marina.

Incredible

It was so amazing that it made me feel like a kid again - this is coming from someone who has traveled a lot. I talked to other divers who described the Black Water Dive, and I wish I would have done that one instead of the twilight dive.

Steve9172

Big Island Divers
5
2019-05-07T11:40:19-10:00

Steve9172

It was so amazing that it made me feel like a kid again - this is coming from someone who has traveled a lot. I talked to other divers who described the Black Water Dive, and I wish I would have done that one instead of the twilight dive.

Great Dive Experience

Great dive experience underwater and while on the boat. Experienced staff gave all of the direction and assistance needed but did not "over-guide" the trip as is often the case.

Compass0726 on TripAdvisor

Big Island Divers
5
2019-05-07T11:40:52-10:00

Compass0726 on TripAdvisor

Great dive experience underwater and while on the boat. Experienced staff gave all of the direction and assistance needed but did not "over-guide" the trip as is often the case.

An Amazing Souvenir

I booked the night Manta Ray snorkeling tour. It was simply awesome. In addition of the amazing experience to observe the Manta rays in their natural environment, the crew was just perfect, always helpful and offers us a warm hospitality. I definitely recommend this tour.

tomlecube on TripAdvisor

Big Island Divers
5
2019-05-07T11:41:47-10:00

tomlecube on TripAdvisor

I booked the night Manta Ray snorkeling tour. It was simply awesome. In addition of the amazing experience to observe the Manta rays in their natural environment, the crew was just perfect, always helpful and offers us a warm hospitality. I definitely recommend this tour.

Two Tank Dive

This is the dive shop to go with for great service and knowledgeable staff. I went out for a refresher dive since it had been 9 years since my last dive. Becca was great and by the end of the second dive I felt comfortable being back in the water.

BryonB690

Big Island Divers
5
2019-05-07T11:42:13-10:00

BryonB690

This is the dive shop to go with for great service and knowledgeable staff. I went out for a refresher dive since it had been 9 years since my last dive. Becca was great and by the end of the second dive I felt comfortable being back in the water.
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