Split Fins or not?

[mixelpix]

I've only been diving for a couple of years and have used both "standard" paddle fins, hinged fins (dacor Tiger) and split fins. They each have their use. My Dacor Tiger's blew out on me in Bonaire and I had to repair them with cable ties to finish out my week. They worked well until they fell apart. The split fins are great in tropical waters, less effort required for more thrust. The paddle fins are great for a wider variety of finning techniques. Unfortunately my paddle fins were the victim of a rather over ambitious German Sheperd and I have not yet replaced them... Guess I'll be diving Square Lake tomorrow with the V12's.