All my dives were deeper and taking shorter times ascending and descending than previously, using a lot less effort. Some blades feel like you are moving (such as glass) but also feel like you really have to kick(plastic), or at least kick more than CF.
I attribute this extra work necessary because of the different advantageous properties that Carbon Fiber has. It is able to return to original position and snap back, and is lighter. In turn you are more maneuverable , have less weight on your legs and use less effort to achieve more results.
The Medium Hards Spierre PURE Carbons are constructed to maximize the effects of Carbon Fiber to maximize snap back. I love the length (80 x 22cm width) which is a 31.5" blade not including the footpocket. It's on the longer side and you can see a picture here.
I got a good run at them today with all dives in the 15-25 meter range.(45-78 feet). These blades feel as if you are not really having to work for your kicks but mannnn you are hauling in them.
The power on them is incredible. I was a big fan of C4 and Specialfins Hybrid Professionals(which is a blend of CF and Glass, majority CF), then Fiberglass SPIERREs, but for off the boat diving I will be using the SPIERRE Pure Carbons exclusively. For one, they are lighter than most glass fins out there. The power is on demand and the stiffness was just right for surface swimming.
I'm 5'10" 160.
After swimming around lots of surface swimming, and lots of dives in the medium depth range, I do not feel that my legs are shaky nor cramped.
The power is noticeable. I feel 30-40% more power with these Pure Carbons. With such ease getting back up to the surface, I was able to spend longer bottom times and expend less energy ascending than I had previously with any other fin.
I no longer think it's fair to compare CF to Fiberglass. For one, they are in general at different price points. Like comparing a Mercedes SL previously (around 120,000-140,000 range) to a Ferrari ~ 180k+
Good glass fins are in the 230-350 range.
The performance is much different too. To read my previous review of Fiberglass Fins, read here
CF is 350-550.
SPIERRE Pure Carbons come in at $455.
Footpockets can be had for
$80/pair.
Tin Man's camera mount fit on the railgun (my case Rabitech barrel) very well. It's easy to use and sturdy and steady. Here are a few shots with his camera mount (that my friend loaned me) and my SD550 Canon...The quality was there just like his weights (smooth and clean and perfect).
We will get a review by deep diver Mark Healey and top diver Ritchie Balta shortly.
2 year warranty. Great investment for deeper diving and my opinion safer diving with less effort!
Currently being used by
5x National Champion Jaco Blignaut
12x National Champion Tommy Botha
2x World Freediving Record Holder Trevor Hutton
Deepest fish shot Freediving (60Meters Trevor Hutton)
#1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10 ranked divers in South Africa
If you are looking at high end fins, take a look at the testimonials, and you may email me
to order fins: guns@sumora.com
http://www.spierre.com/testimonials.html
to order TinMan's Camera Mount: derocher@eatel.net
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