Best Stiffness For Fiberglass Captain Nemo Power Fins

[Justin Schweitzer]

I am thinking about purchasing a pair of fiberglass Captain Nemo power fins. I am not sure if I should go with stiffness 2 or 3. I am 200 lb and don't go much past 50'-60'. Also do a lot of surface swimming. My previous fins were Cressi Gara 3000s. I am purchasing the Nemos from http://www.freedivershop.com/waterway-captain-nemo-power-fins-fiberglass. There is an option to get 22 degree angled blades. Thanks for the help!

 

[Erik]

I'd recommend a medium blade. There's no right answer but I've had all sorts of blades and medium fiberglass always seems to be the best for me. Others who have tried my fins always agree.
Too hard and you'll be uncomfortable, especially if you surface swim a lot. Too soft and you'll be paddling wet spaghetti.
I have a medium waterway blade on a Monofin and medium twin blades of other manufacturers. I'm 175lbs.
Also, more angle on the blade would probably be more comfortable too.
YMMV.
Cheers,
Erik.

 

[hteas]

Definitely go with the 22 degree angle blades. much better all the way around.
I agree with medium stiffness. My best fins are SpecialFins medium BlueWater Specials in Dessault pockets. Next are Imersion carbon fins. Both fit my definition of medium.
Hard blades make divers think they are going fast because they are hard to push. Put them in a pool with someone to time them and they discover that the stiff blades aren't nearly as fast.

 

[haymad]

Did you ever get them? Can you give me an update? Im in the exact same situation right now... Any help would be much appreciated!!

Thanks!!

 

[ACQUA]

Stiffness 3 and the new blades with angles

 

[Christian de la Bastide]

I am thinking about purchasing a pair of fiberglass Captain Nemo power fins. I am not sure if I should go with stiffness 2 or 3. I am 200 lb and don't go much past 50'-60'. Also do a lot of surface swimming. My previous fins were Cressi Gara 3000s. I am purchasing the Nemos from http://www.freedivershop.com/waterway-captain-nemo-power-fins-fiberglass. There is an option to get 22 degree angled blades. Thanks for the help!

How is the Captain Nemo Foot Pocket on these?

 

[portinfer]

Old post but thought I'd reply anyway.
I am also around 200 pounds and went with stiffness #2 captain Nemo's - had them ten years or so and happy with them. Tried a bunch of foot pockets and settled with the Omer Millenium. Find the angled blades good for surface swimming and shallow spearfishing.

 

[Christian de la Bastide]

Old post but thought I'd reply anyway.
I am also around 200 pounds and went with stiffness #2 captain Nemo's - had them ten years or so and happy with them. Tried a bunch of foot pockets and settled with the Omer Millenium. Find the angled blades good for surface swimming and shallow spearfishing.

Were you able to fit the blades in the Omer foot pocket without using glue?

 

[portinfer]

Were you able to fit the blades in the Omer foot pocket without using glue?

No, I used a little bit of something like Sikaflex I think.
Had to drill holes - no drama, worked fine.