Cressi Gara 2000 HF vs. the new MODULAR

[abdelnour]

ive had the 2000 HF for almost 3 years now and i can safely say it was probably the best money i have ever spent on anything LOL.......aboslute performance and amazing value for money

the question is.....does it make sense to switch to the new modular???

did anyone try the gara modular yet?

I am worried about the blade material that it would be softer than the 2000HF....my leg muscles are used to the stiffness of the 2000 HF people seem to be complaining about so i am very keen on keeping the same performance i am getting out of those stiff blades

on a side note.....carbon fiber blades also are the most expensive out there and they seem to be the top of the freediving fins line......but i also have the impression that they would be softer still than the 2000 HF.....maybe more durable but still softer.....i am sure they have the attributes to justify their price difference and their popularity i just dunno what it is....

thanks in advance

 

[cdavis]

your post reads as if you are confusing two different subjects, blade stiffness and modular construction. Modular gives you the ability to try different blades, soft, hard, etc. Stiffness depends on how the blade is built, modified by how stiff the pocket is, not on the brand or material.

I have a set of 2000hfs. They were my primary fin for years. Not very efficient, but excellent acceleration, which I needed for spearfishing. If you like the 2000hfs, you would love a set of Specialfins Hybrid hards, just as stiff, but more efficient and faster, equal acceleration. With a modular pocket, you could try them.

Softer fins are more efficient, allow a straighter legged, more efficient(less drag) kick. They fall down on acceleration. You can go as fast with soft fins and the proper kick, but it takes longer to get going.

I have not looked at the Cressi modular pockets. If you get a pair, make sure they are designed so that other brands will fit in them. Otherwise, get a set of Omers, Dessaults, etc.

Just my take, but fiberglass will do just as well as carbon at a lot lower cost and greater durability.

Connor

 

[abdelnour]

tks for the info Connor

so would you have an idea about the standard blades that come with the Cressi modular fins??

do they have the same stiffness as the 2000 HF? Cressi has a couple of other fiber/plastic blades that have different stiffness levels so i wonder how the ones that come with the modular foot pocket compare to the 2000 HF (the stiffest of the cressi blades)

finally who manufactures the Specialfins Hybrid hards you mentioned.....what brand are they

thanks again

 

[hteas]

If you like what you have, it makes no sense to change.

If you want to try something new, and the Cressi footpockets fit well, try the Modulars. There are some very good freedivers using Cressi 2000 HF or 3000 LD (softer version) who are very happy with them

 

[cdavis]

Specialfins is by Specialfins. Google them. I have a pair of hybrid hards.
Awesome performance, but too stiff for me. My standard bifin in a Specialfins Kelpie medium, been using them for 6 or 8 years now, very good performance and durability.

Know nothing about the cressi modular product. You might want to get some info about fit and and material. They could be pretty different from the 2000hf pockets and not fit your feet so well.

Hteas has a point. If you can't try before you buy, there is always a risk that what you buy won't be as good as what you got.

Connor

 

[abdelnour]

yeah well the 2000HFs were the first freediving fins ive ever bought

had them for over a couple of years and been extremely happy with them

i keep seeing newer and much more expensive models which got me thinking if im stuck with an entry level pair of fins

however it seems to me that all of the other cressi models (except of the carbon) have softer blades, and are easier to swim with

i appreciate the stiffness of the 2000HF and the footpocket is amazingly comfortable

the question remains stick with what you have if it works or look for something more advanced since ive been diving for a while

again......newer and more expensive doesnt always translate into better......but there has to b a reason behind all those 300 USD carbon fiber fins lol

tks for the feedback guys

 

[cdavis]

Marketing has a lot to do with it.

Mullins did some interesting tests with plastic vs more expensive blades. Not much difference in performance. \

More expensive blades feel better. I've used very soft carbons and they feel wonderful. Fabulous for reef cruising, but zilch acceleration if you need a lot of torque quickly. Most people don't.

 

[abdelnour]

yeah well.....im used to my 2000hfs......and i do appreciate the acceleration......

i even do practically all of my scuba with them....unless the rocks on the shore tear my feet to the point where i cant take it and i am forced to wear my boots and open heel fins

tks for the feedback connor

 

[marineboy]

Has anyone tried the Cressi Gara Modular Carbon Fins yet? How do they rate with the Cressi Gara 2000HF as I have a pair of these?

Thanks