Description
Highly Optimized Gear - HOG Tech 2 Fin XL by HOG Gear
HOG Tech 2 fins generally retail for approximately $139.95 - $149.95 USD.
HOG Tech 2 Fin provides better finning control while still retaining the power that the Hog Classic tech Fin offered. We could go on for hours about the fin and how it magically makes you fly underwater, except of course it doesn't. You need to bring the buoyancy, finning technique and leg power to the table, when you do that this fin will meet your needs and translate your ability to actual diving much better than many fins on the market. This fin is negatively buoyant in the water.
Comes standard with Spring Straps
Sizes: XL (11-12)
HOG Tech 2 Fins are stiff, 100% rubber, negatively buoyant technical fins designed for, and favored by, technical divers for superior maneuverability and power. They feature a shorter, 4.5-pound design with included stainless steel spring straps, making them an excellent, robust, and often preferred alternative to traditional, heavier jet-style fins.
Key Features and Performance:
Design & Material: Made from 100% rubber, the Tech 2 fins feature a stiff blade for high propulsion.
Spring Straps: They come standard with nylon-covered stainless steel spring straps.
Maneuverability: Shortened design allows for superior precision and control in confined spaces or while performing specialized kicks.
Weight: Weighing roughly 4.5 lbs (2 kg), they are lighter than traditional 6 lbs rubber jet-style fins.
Buoyancy: Negatively buoyant, helping to keep diver feet down, which is beneficial for drysuit or heavy wetsuit, single-tank diving.
Sizing: The blade size is consistent, while the foot pocket size varies - Offered Fins Size XL (11-12) to accommodate large drysuit boots.
Target User and Use Cases:
Ideal For: Technical divers, wreck/cave diving, or divers looking for a stiff, durable, short fin for better trim control.
Travel: While stiff, their weight makes them a solid option for traveling technical divers.
Foot Pocket: Known for having a "very generous" or large foot pocket, perfect for drysuit boots.
Sizing Chart (US Shoe Size)
Medium: 7 - 8
Large: 9 - 10
X-Large: 11 - 12
XX-Large: 13 - 14