Fin review C4 Mustangs vs. Seahunter49 blades - Spearboard.com - The World's Largest Spearfishing Diving Boating Social Media Forum

Griswold · 03-29-2008, 03:45 PM

For the past year or so, I've been using C4 Mustang 30 fins and liked them very much, except that I had to stretch the footpockets to fit my goofy feet. I bought a pair of Seahunter49's blades a while back and put them in a pair of Omer footpockets I already had from my old plastic millennium fins.

I have had Seahunter's blades as my backup pair and never really gave them a chance before last week. Simply put, I like them better than the C4's. I found myself diving deeper and getting up easier. They are also much cheaper, and tougher.

I know Dan can ruffle feathers, and I haven't always seen eye to eye with him, but I gotta say, I'm very happy with the fins.

Chad

FishFighter · 03-29-2008, 03:51 PM

I got them too... They will take a beating and still perform like new

Uno Breath · 03-29-2008, 03:52 PM

I also have a pair of Dan's fiberglass blades and love them. The only other fins I have tried were the Riffes, and they sucked. They were way too soft for anything. If you were a child or maybe a smaller girl with not a lot of leg strength they might be ok. I got the #3 fins and put them into Riffe pockets and they are awesome.

Rinaldo · 03-29-2008, 05:06 PM

These are Dan's Blades aka Pargo?
How are they for surf kicking? I heard the lack of an angle hurts the ankles something fierce, is this true?

Thanks guys.

Griswold · 03-29-2008, 06:08 PM

I have the #3's and don't have any problem with long surface swims against current.

adriangarz1206 · 03-29-2008, 06:13 PM

Yes they are, but I believe he changed his name to seahunter49, because he was very popular and didn’t like the publicity he was getting..I think he started getting chased around by paparazzi..

He was very well liked....HA HA HA HA

Not Nate · 03-29-2008, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griswold

I know Dan can ruffle feathers, and I haven't always seen eye to eye with him, but I gotta say, I'm very happy with the fins.

Chad

Quote:

Originally Posted by adriangarz1206

Yes they are, but I believe he changed his name to seahunter49, because he was very popular and didn’t like the publicity he was getting..I think he started getting chased around by paparazzi..

He was very well liked....HA HA HA HA

LOL, yep I was in need of fins and even though Pargo had them for cheap, I refused to buy them from him. I'd rather spend the extra money and get them from somewhere else.

20fathoms has the edge blades which have the angle to them and those are even better than the straight waterways blades that Seahunter49 (Pargo, Pargo Amargo, Dan, whatever his name is...) sells.

Hector · 03-29-2008, 11:29 PM

Hey Dan, soon as I can justify the expense to to the wife I will definitely be getting a pair. Your powerheads are well made and well stored in the Dan "nifty neoprene pouch." Looking forward to getting those fins.

Rolo · 03-30-2008, 07:58 AM

I'll also echo Chad's sentiment concerning the blades. They've certainly been an upgrade from my previous ones. The price was fantastic and the exchange even smoother. Dan is real easy to deal with and is always willing to go the extra mile for those that purchase items from him, including these blades.

seahunter49 · 04-12-2008, 07:29 PM

Thanks for the good reviews Chad, Fishfighter, sk84pj and Rolo, it means something to me on a personal level. The blades really speak for themselves and I had nothing to do with their development, although there is something to be said for making an effort to promote a good product. Chad, I was wondering why you didn't say anything about them as it's been a few months. I figured you didn't like them but then what's not to like. Anyways it's all in the correct stiffness and the right footpocket. I'm glad they will serve you well.

These blades are from the same manufacturer that 20 fathoms buys their Matrix blades from. I get pms asking me for information so here's a link to a thread where I tried to cover everything http://spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=60544

Christo · 04-13-2008, 10:14 PM

I ordered a pair of #3's last month and a freind will be bringing it down for me soon.I have read great reveiws on it and if it performs as well as my 'Ice' blades I would be more than satisified. The problem with my 'Ice' blades were they were to fragile for the abuse from hunting off small boats.

BTW it was a pleasure doing business with you Dan.

joelovesfishin · 06-02-2008, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seahunter49

Thanks for the good reviews Chad, Fishfighter, sk84pj and Rolo, it means something to me on a personal level. The blades really speak for themselves and I had nothing to do with their development, although there is something to be said for making an effort to promote a good product. Chad, I was wondering why you didn't say anything about them as it's been a few months. I figured you didn't like them but then what's not to like. Anyways it's all in the correct stiffness and the right footpocket. I'm glad they will serve you well.

These blades are from the same manufacturer that 20 fathoms buys their Matrix blades from. I get pms asking me for information so here's a link to a thread where I tried to cover everything http://spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=60544

Hey Dan,

What happened to that link? I can't seem to find the page.

Joe

seahunter49 · 06-03-2008, 07:42 AM

Don't ask. Let me know what information you need.

sheepshead · 06-03-2008, 08:00 AM

Which stifness on these either of these blades is comparable to the Cressi 2000? The 30 or the 40? I am 5'9" 180#, but I prefer a stiffer blade.

dave p · 06-03-2008, 08:58 AM

Try mine next week....... I've got the #3's.


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03-29-2008, 03:45 PM	#1
Griswold Chad Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 1,877	Fin review C4 Mustangs vs. Seahunter49 blades For the past year or so, I've been using C4 Mustang 30 fins and liked them very much, except that I had to stretch the footpockets to fit my goofy feet. I bought a pair of Seahunter49's blades a while back and put them in a pair of Omer footpockets I already had from my old plastic millennium fins. I have had Seahunter's blades as my backup pair and never really gave them a chance before last week. Simply put, I like them better than the C4's. I found myself diving deeper and getting up easier. They are also much cheaper, and tougher. I know Dan can ruffle feathers, and I haven't always seen eye to eye with him, but I gotta say, I'm very happy with the fins. Chad __________________ All wifed up with 3 kids, a cat and a big mortgage - just your average Griswold.

03-29-2008, 03:51 PM	#2
FishFighter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 841	Re: Fin review C4 Mustangs vs. Seahunter49 blades I got them too... They will take a beating and still perform like new

03-29-2008, 05:06 PM	#4
Rinaldo Extreme Freediver Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 1,107	Re: Fin review C4 Mustangs vs. Seahunter49 blades These are Dan's Blades aka Pargo? How are they for surf kicking? I heard the lack of an angle hurts the ankles something fierce, is this true? Thanks guys. __________________ Extreme Divers Club AIM: ABC Rinaldo

03-29-2008, 06:08 PM	#5
Griswold Chad Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 1,877	Re: Fin review C4 Mustangs vs. Seahunter49 blades I have the #3's and don't have any problem with long surface swims against current. __________________ All wifed up with 3 kids, a cat and a big mortgage - just your average Griswold.

03-29-2008, 03:52 PM	#3
Uno Breath Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 747	Re: Fin review C4 Mustangs vs. Seahunter49 blades I also have a pair of Dan's fiberglass blades and love them. The only other fins I have tried were the Riffes, and they sucked. They were way too soft for anything. If you were a child or maybe a smaller girl with not a lot of leg strength they might be ok. I got the #3 fins and put them into Riffe pockets and they are awesome.

03-29-2008, 06:13 PM	#6
adriangarz1206 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brownsville Posts: 446	Re: Fin review C4 Mustangs vs. Seahunter49 blades Yes they are, but I believe he changed his name to seahunter49, because he was very popular and didn’t like the publicity he was getting..I think he started getting chased around by paparazzi.. He was very well liked....HA HA HA HA

03-29-2008, 11:29 PM	#8
Hector Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Deerfield bch Age: 34 Posts: 1,168	Re: Fin review C4 Mustangs vs. Seahunter49 blades Hey Dan, soon as I can justify the expense to to the wife I will definitely be getting a pair. Your powerheads are well made and well stored in the Dan "nifty neoprene pouch." Looking forward to getting those fins.

03-30-2008, 07:58 AM	#9
Rolo Freediving Spearo Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Port St. Lucie, FL Posts: 1,855	Re: Fin review C4 Mustangs vs. Seahunter49 blades I'll also echo Chad's sentiment concerning the blades. They've certainly been an upgrade from my previous ones. The price was fantastic and the exchange even smoother. Dan is real easy to deal with and is always willing to go the extra mile for those that purchase items from him, including these blades.

04-12-2008, 07:29 PM	#10
seahunter49 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ft Lauderdale Age: 42 Posts: 1,175	Re: Fin review C4 Mustangs vs. Seahunter49 blades Thanks for the good reviews Chad, Fishfighter, sk84pj and Rolo, it means something to me on a personal level. The blades really speak for themselves and I had nothing to do with their development, although there is something to be said for making an effort to promote a good product. Chad, I was wondering why you didn't say anything about them as it's been a few months. I figured you didn't like them but then what's not to like. Anyways it's all in the correct stiffness and the right footpocket. I'm glad they will serve you well. These blades are from the same manufacturer that 20 fathoms buys their Matrix blades from. I get pms asking me for information so here's a link to a thread where I tried to cover everything http://spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=60544

04-13-2008, 10:14 PM	#11
Christo Wong spearo Join Date: Jul 2007 Age: 49 Posts: 139	Re: Fin review C4 Mustangs vs. Seahunter49 blades I ordered a pair of #3's last month and a freind will be bringing it down for me soon.I have read great reveiws on it and if it performs as well as my 'Ice' blades I would be more than satisified. The problem with my 'Ice' blades were they were to fragile for the abuse from hunting off small boats. BTW it was a pleasure doing business with you Dan.

06-03-2008, 07:42 AM	#13
seahunter49 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ft Lauderdale Age: 42 Posts: 1,175	Re: Fin review C4 Mustangs vs. Seahunter49 blades Don't ask. Let me know what information you need.

06-03-2008, 08:00 AM	#14
sheepshead Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 184	Re: Fin review C4 Mustangs vs. Seahunter49 blades Which stifness on these either of these blades is comparable to the Cressi 2000? The 30 or the 40? I am 5'9" 180#, but I prefer a stiffer blade.

06-03-2008, 08:58 AM	#15
dave p Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 161	Re: Fin review C4 Mustangs vs. Seahunter49 blades Try mine next week....... I've got the #3's.

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