New Variegated Colour PF3 Range - Bodysurfing Fins, Bodyboarding Fins and Ocean Photographers Swim Fins
Our passionate and experienced POD Ware team are thrilled to introduce our top-of-the-line surfing swim fins.
Our PF3 swim fins stand out with their unique variegated colour, resulting from extensive research and development at the POD rubber fin factory. This level of dedication is unmatched by any other design team.
The variegated colours are one of a kind. They are irregular colour patches that feature on our fin straps and rails. Diverse ocean life has inspired POD surfing fins, allowing us to capture marine species' vibrant and unique characteristics beautifully.
Each flipper conveys its story, just like each marine life's incredible diversity. The distinct characteristics of each fin explore a narrative of individuality, that each customer is subject to their exclusive pair of POD surf fins.
Yet another worldwide first for POD Ware - a Proud Australian Owned Company
Durability and Longevity
No one wants to buy swim fins that fall apart after a few uses; this is common among cheap-grade rubber formulations.
Please don't take our word for it. Here is one hundred per cent proof: a customer has just posted on Instagram a pair of PF3 POD fins that are ten years old and as good as new, worth every cent. Now, that is sustainable manufacturing.
PF3 Design Evolution
This distinctive swimming fin has all the high-quality design features of our PF2s. Still, it stands out because of its asymmetrical design, which delivers a more precise balance to users than existing asymmetrical fins in the market.
Experienced bodysurfers, bodyboarders and surf photographers seek these performance fins.
Our "Point of Difference" (POD) philosophy makes the difference aesthetically and functionally in this leading-edge surfing swim fin!
Swim Fin Comparison
- If you are curious about the difference in blade length between the PF2s and PF3s, we have provided an image comparing the above; click here.
- Another good comparison is the blade length difference between the PF3s and Churchill Makapuu Swim Fins, which can be viewed in the product gallery or by clicking here.
- Suppose you are interested in the PF3 length or blade width in different sizes. In that case, we have provided a graphic comparing these sizes above, or click here.
POD PF3 Quality Rubber Surf Swim Fins Features
- Asymmetrical design delivers the precision balance
- Foot size relative to blade length ratio
- Manufactured with Malaysian highest quality natural buoyant rubber compounds
- Lightweight and buoyant
- POD patented lamination technique for super sturdy construction
- Soft rubber lined extended foot pocket is exceptionally comfortable
- Unique splay rails® combined with asymmetric blade provide excellent balance and a more powerful kick with directed thrust, speed and control
- Vertical rails produce more excellent wave-holding stability
- Drainage design ensures quick water and sand release from the foot pocket
POD Fins PF3 - Swim Fins Sizes
- Small: 6-7 = Length 23 cm and Width 8.5 cm
- Small/Medium: 7-8 = Length 24 cm and Width 9 cm
- Medium: 8-9 = Length 25 cm and Width 9.5 cm
- Medium/Large: 9-10 = Length 26 cm and Width 10 cm
- Large: 10-11 = Length 27 cm and Width 10.5 cm
- Extra Large: 11-12 = Length 27 cm and Width 11 cm
- Length and width are the maximum sizes to achieve a snug fit with no stretch.
- There is a stretch allowance of up to 5mm for a tighter fit.
Or review our size guide chart. Click here.
Swim Fins versus Shoe Size Comparisons
One common mistake is comparing your shoe size directly to swim fin sizes. Let us explain why it's not a good idea:
- Different Sizing Standards: Just like shoes, many brands of rubber swim fins will vary in size. A size 10 in one fin brand may be a size 9 in another.
- Lack of Adjustability: Unlike shoes, rubber swim fins do not have shoelaces to help you achieve a snug fit. Instead, they rely on the rubber to stretch to fit your feet snugly and prevent slipping off during use.
To ensure the best fit, always check our specific size chart link above for the fins you're interested in and consider trying them on.
Tips and Advice
*Note: If your feet match the width shown on the foot sizes chart, although slightly longer, space remains. Due to the foot cavity, a versatile length foot pocket provides a comfortable fit.
However, all POD Flippers are not suited to fit more than one foot below the size chart, which will alter the predetermined foot size to blade length ratio.
The wrong fitting will compromise the swim fin's structural wall section by overloading or over stretching the rubber, voiding the warranty replacement.
If you have any doubts, please get in touch with us or visit your local stockist to ensure you purchase the appropriate size.
At POD Ware, we understand that comfortable swim fins are your most important priority, followed by performance and price.
As we often say at POD Ware, "If you have comfort and performance swim fins, they're worth the price you pay."
We highly recommend a common sense approach, that is, walking or running backwards will not compromise the swim fin structure
POD swim fins are for swimming, not forward walking or running (swimming fins are not shoes).
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best fins on the market
2 reasons why these fins beat everything else hands down: (1) efficiency of stroke, and (2) fit. I've used podfins since the first PF1's came out and even those were the most efficient and comfortable fins I've used. Previous brands I tried fit poorly (DaFIns, Hydro, DuckFeet) and didn't take Huey much effort at all to remove them from my feet. In approx 16 years I've used podfins, I wouldn't even need all the fingers on one hand to count how many times they've come off; and then it was only because they'd been flogged for years and the heel strap was losing its elasticity. Each model was an improvement on the last, and how any possible future PF4 model will beat the PF3's I can only wonder!
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Best set of bodysurfing fins on the market.
I bought DaFins and they are marketed as the "ultimate" bodysurfing fin. Not true. They are super stiff but do not allow the cadence and are not as responsive to adding quick pace to take-offs. There is a fine line between kicking cadence and stiffness that will allow me to go further and faster. I picked up a pair of PF2's in Margaret River while on a bodysurfing trip. Thought I'd give them a go. They are amazing, so I went the one-step up to the PF3's. With the PF3's and the PF2's, I've been able to get onto large waves that I'd normally have to bust a gasket to get on. I have been coming out of sessions not feeling completely spent. The swim outs to get out to the main break have also been great with these fins. My No. 1 go to fin now.
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Great fins
These have more drive than the PF1's I replaced. I ordered a size lower than suggested and they fit snugly and comfortably. They drain sand really well. Really good fins. Amazing customer service too. Cheers!
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The Proof is in the Pudding.
The Pods performance in the water was noted by all. The PF3 Evolution had more thrust than the PF2s, generated more speed and wave catching ability. No leg cramps and no abrasions on my toes from friction/rubbing in the fin shoe. The water and sand drained out well. Have not worn my Churchill’s since. Thanks again Shane have highly recommended POD to my friends. Keep up the good work, cheers mate
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Effective bodysurfing fin
I've been mostly using a pair of Da Fins for bodysurfing. They've become pretty much standard in the US. I'd fallen out of using MS Viper for this purpose and hadn't been too impressed with DMC Repellor (comfortable, but didn't feel extra power). The new PF3 fit is slightly larger than my PF2, so wearing a sock or using a padded tether is thinkable. A non-padded tether works fine. There's no need for padding for comfort. The rubber's great. The fins's drain at the end of the foot pocket quickly removes sand and the shell fragments that are a big feature of the local beach. No more fin removal and cleaning once outside. In terms of swimming power and acceleration, I need to do some comparisons. My initial impression is that the PF3's are at least as fast as Da Fin with similar number of strokes. We've had only sloppy surf lately, so no comparisons of rail behavior or usefulness for bodyboarding (should be excellent).
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POD 3 vs MS Viper
In comparison to MS Viper: Blade Length - The extra length on the end makes a huge difference. I can feel more thrust than MS. Blade stiffness - Definitely not too stiff but enough to give you good motion. I think the splay rails combo is great! Blade rails - Stiffer than MS which gives me more propulsion. MS way too flexible for the short blade length. I dont understand why you would want a flexier version ie orange dot ones. Foot Pocket - A bit of room in toe area but still feels secure. I add ankle pads to really lock it in there. To be honest, very comfortable on the first surf. Ankle strap - Love this! Feels really secure where MS Vipers are too lose. On many occasion fins get ripped off just through duck diving. I dont feel these w PF3s. Kicking Motion - I found you need slightly bigger kicks with pods but not to the point where Im using more energy. MS Viper required shorter kicks but more of them = using more energy. Overall I'm getting on the waves how I should be which is what I need when waves are bigger as well. I guess for bodysurfing not so bad as I'm totally in the water.
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Perfect Fit
Received the fins mate. They were so futuristic looking , now I really know what a top of the line fin feels like. The fit is perfect, I don’t even need the socks any more they are so comfortable. Thank you Shane
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stoked!!!!
Best customer service experience i have ever had, Shane the owner walked me threw my process and made it a pain free experience. I could not find these in the states, but more than happy buying these from Australia instead of going with some the other brands. I have only used Churchhills and finally happy to try some thing else out and this is my first choice of whats out there.
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Pain free and powerful
The PF3 fins are by far the best I've used! I've tried Da Fin, UDTs and Vipers. None come close as I have torn ligaments and can't use them. Yours are pain free and powerful. Thank you!
