Mares Power Plana Fins Review
The Mares Power Plana is a high-performing vented open heel fin made of dense, nearly indestructible natural rubber. Their negative buoyancy — a desired feature for drysuit and tech rig divers — combined with the patented bungee strap system make them a favorite among technical divers worldwide.
- Brand
- Mares
- Category
- Fins
- Price
- $110 USD
- Price tier
- mid
- Gear Score
- 9.0 / 10
- User rating
- 4.7 (780 reviews)
- Year
- 2026
- Best for
- technical diving, drysuit diving, cold water
- Pros
- Nearly indestructible natural rubber construction; Negative buoyancy ideal for drysuit and tech diving; Bungee strap makes donning/doffing easy; Excellent thrust from vented blade design
- Cons
- Heavier than thermoplastic alternatives; Negative buoyancy adds to weight system complexity; Limited to open heel (no full-foot option)
- Material
- Natural rubber
- Blade Length
- 27.5cm
- Thrust Area
- 93 sq in
- Weight
- 2.4 lbs per fin
- Buoyancy
- Negative
- Strap
- Patented bungee strap
- Design
- Open heel, vented
- Sizes
- S, R, XL, XXL
All Gear
The Mares Power Plana is a high-performing vented open heel fin made of dense, nearly indestructible natural rubber. Their negative buoyancy — a desired feature for drysuit and tech rig divers — combined with the patented bungee strap system make them a favorite among technical divers worldwide.
Pros
- Nearly indestructible natural rubber construction
- Negative buoyancy ideal for drysuit and tech diving
- Bungee strap makes donning/doffing easy
- Excellent thrust from vented blade design
Cons
- Heavier than thermoplastic alternatives
- Negative buoyancy adds to weight system complexity
- Limited to open heel (no full-foot option)
Best For
technical divingdrysuit divingcold water
Specifications
MaterialNatural rubber
Blade Length27.5cm
Thrust Area93 sq in
Weight2.4 lbs per fin
BuoyancyNegative
StrapPatented bungee strap
DesignOpen heel, vented
SizesS, R, XL, XXL
4.7
BASED ON 780 REVIEWS
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