Hello fellow divers,
I will admit that I’m pretty new to Freediving, only starting in July, but I’ve been hooked and getting into the water as much as possible.
I currently use the Cressi Gara Impulse and switch out between the Sprints depending on the situation and love having that modular option. My Impulse blades are wearing out; rails are beginning to strip out, and white stress marks appearing across the blades. So I think it’s going to be time for new fins soon.
I’m 162cm (about 5’3”) and 52kg (114lbs). I do enjoy both line diving and recreational diving. I’d like to get fins that will support my line diving first and use my Cressi Sprints in the meantime for shallower dives. I’ll be doing a Wave 3 course in March, so would like to get some time on the new fins before then.
Right now I’m looking at the Alchemy V330 or the Cetma Mantra’s. I’m leaning towards the Cetma’s because the Cetma footpocket was the most comfortable (the C4 400’s were a close second) and I like that the blades allow you to swap out easily with the same footpocket, whereas the Alchemy is a glued in system. My hesitance on the Cetma’s, is that crazy 33 degree angle. My ankles are very flexible and coming from a swimming background, I’m worried I’ll have to drastically change my kick pattern to compensate for the angle? But maybe I am wrong. My other smaller concern is the length of the blade. Those things are huge! Are they too long for someone of my height? I know the CWT Mantra’s have less of an angle, and are slightly shorter, but they are not offered in an extra-soft option. Would soft be too stiff for my smaller stature?
Anyways, I would love your opinions and especially would love to hear from some smaller divers, if they have a favourite?
I will admit that I’m pretty new to Freediving, only starting in July, but I’ve been hooked and getting into the water as much as possible.
I currently use the Cressi Gara Impulse and switch out between the Sprints depending on the situation and love having that modular option. My Impulse blades are wearing out; rails are beginning to strip out, and white stress marks appearing across the blades. So I think it’s going to be time for new fins soon.
I’m 162cm (about 5’3”) and 52kg (114lbs). I do enjoy both line diving and recreational diving. I’d like to get fins that will support my line diving first and use my Cressi Sprints in the meantime for shallower dives. I’ll be doing a Wave 3 course in March, so would like to get some time on the new fins before then.
Right now I’m looking at the Alchemy V330 or the Cetma Mantra’s. I’m leaning towards the Cetma’s because the Cetma footpocket was the most comfortable (the C4 400’s were a close second) and I like that the blades allow you to swap out easily with the same footpocket, whereas the Alchemy is a glued in system. My hesitance on the Cetma’s, is that crazy 33 degree angle. My ankles are very flexible and coming from a swimming background, I’m worried I’ll have to drastically change my kick pattern to compensate for the angle? But maybe I am wrong. My other smaller concern is the length of the blade. Those things are huge! Are they too long for someone of my height? I know the CWT Mantra’s have less of an angle, and are slightly shorter, but they are not offered in an extra-soft option. Would soft be too stiff for my smaller stature?
Anyways, I would love your opinions and especially would love to hear from some smaller divers, if they have a favourite?
