another which fin to buy thread!!!!

[rigdvr]

fins get a workout here....

[Janner]

Just recieved my new medium hard xxone/Kaleidos mimitec fins through the post. I had to cut down the rails a bit to fit them on my Omer foot pockets, just need to drill the holes for the screws now (although there fitted on the footpockets so tightly i don't think they need them). And then they will be ready for action.

They look nice fins, especially with the flash cam. Certainly a lot softer than my C4 40's.

Will keep you posted over the next few days on how they perform.

[azapa]

try to glue them rather than drill holes? super glue or sikaflex 221 works well I have seen

[Janner]

I would rather drill than glue to be honest azapa, at least that way i have the option of switching blades and reusing footpockets if i am abroad. Saves on the extra weight and bulk of two more footpockets in my luggage.

And in my opinion if fiberglass blades break from drilling 2 small holes and screwing a couple of small screws with rubber washers through them, then there a waste of time anyway. After all i decided on fiberglass blades to with stand a bit of rough and tumble.

[demasoni]

Originally Posted by azapa

(THREADJACK ALERT)
demasoni: i'm just about to click and buy som C4 falcons 25's. I weigh 65Kg and am 1.79. I will use them for deeper spearfishing (15 to 25M) and freediving CWT to 40m. Sometimes pool DYNs too.

What do you think of yours and why did they get so beaten up?

Thanks

Hey Azapa,

Haven't been on in awhile.

I love the flex and snap of the 25's, I think they're great fins. The side rails are quite tall and although not a big deal, the rails tear away from my fins in little sections everytime I use them starting from the end going to the footpocket. So, I just end up cutting the torn pieces off and thereby shortening the length of the rails. This could just be my particular pair of fins though. Also, I sometimes feel that the blades could pop out the footpockets, as the rails aren't "superstuck" to the blades as the rails move around a bit when pulled with my fingers, but that could just be the glue I'm using - Aquaseal.

So, to answer your question, I guess it's not that they are very beaten up - although they scratch easily - it's just that in the back of my mind, I feel there exists the possibility that they would fail or something would break during a dive. I do remember the DB member and spearo I bought the blades from stated that if the blades pop out of the rails during motion (like an ascent) the blades could break.

Assuming all is OK, then the performance and ease at which the 25's move through the water is fantastic. I especially like the fact that they are narrower and I don't accidentally bump them together when kicking.
To me, I'd imagine that the Falcon's are like some kind of high-performance sports car that needs attention and tweaking, but otherwise, when all is tuned, they fly!

This was very unlike my Matrix fins which seemed incredibly durable, just throw'em in the bed of the truck and go - look the same as the day I got them!

[ulysses]

Originally Posted by rigdvr

Im thinking of moving down to a fiberglass blade due to the nature of our diving and after looking around heres what Im thinking....

2. XXone Pro Mimetic - really sweet looking but Ive never kicked one yet.

XXone Pro Mimetic = Performance & reliability

(plus various stiffness grades and camo options)

Have a look here, too:

http://forums.deeperblue.net/bi-fins...gaso-fins.html

Cheers, ulysses

[Janner]

Here is a quick review of my new xxone / Kaleidos mimitec Medium hard fins. So far depth wise they have only been tested to the 12m mark. Although a few deeper dives will hopefully be in order once this S/ Westerly wind stops blowing constantly and i get out in the boat.

First impressions were good when opening the package from totemsub. The blades look well finished and hardy (the latter was a big factor when buying these fins) The only modifications i had to make with the fins were to cut the rails down to fit in my OMER foot pockets and drill the two holes for the footpocket screws.

On my first dive with the fins i found them a bit clumsy and awkard. But upon using them for the second time today i found them to be the total opposite. (I think i just needed to adjust my finning technique)

They are very manouverable under water allowing you to twist and turn with no problems what so ever and they also have plenty of power if you need that extra bit of thrust. After two shore dives involving rocky entry and exit points I acquired my first battle scar on one fin today and this was only done whilst looking in a hole, they seem to be pretty hardy bits of kit so far. Its nice not having to worry about scratching your lovely little carbon fins or hitting them on rocks

I will definitely be taking these fins in my suit case alongside my c4's on any future spearing holidays. In fact if my c4's broke and i could only afford one pair of fins i would bin off carbon completely and stick with fiberglass fins from now on.

Cheers Ian

[mishmish1993]

hi yalls i have cressi subs gara 3000 are those good fins for freediving