In the shallow coves where coastal wildlife can be observed at a peaceful pace, fins must be both efficient and energy-saving to preserve the swimmer's breath. The Italian manufacturer Mares offers the Avanti Superchannel FF, a soft, full-foot fin featuring its renowned channeled blade. We will analyze its technical characteristics in detail.
This evaluation report is based on our documentary analysis conducted on August 6, 2026. Our ranking system maintains its neutrality, and no affiliated links are active on our website.
To analyze the effectiveness of this standard shoe design, we examine five evaluation criteria with equal weighting. No field tests were conducted by us for this pair. This overall score of 3.75 out of 5 represents its theoretical design quality and does not guarantee individual comfort.
The Mares Avanti Superchannel FF is a recreational fin that slips over your shoes, designed for snorkeling and leisure diving in warm water. Its lightweight design (580g) makes it a practical option to pack in your vacation luggage.
The shoe design offers good freedom of movement on the surface. However, it is not suitable for diving in cold water or for carrying heavy technical equipment.
Sails and Propulsion (P2: 3.5 / 5)
The sail incorporates three-channel "Channel Thrust" technology made with Techralene to optimize water flow during each tack. This flexibility helps reduce fatigue during sustained effort.
Imagine that you had to propel a swing using a wide board with flexible slits in its center. During the propulsion, these slits deform to retain air and provide more momentum with each swing motion. This is exactly the role of the three channels on this fin, which deepen with each stroke to push water backward, thus providing increased efficiency for the flutter kick. The fin performs less well for the frog kick and backward movement.
Data collected on August 6, 2026. This evaluation sheet was written based on technical data and user feedback, without individual field testing conducted by us.
