Alchemy V3 Review
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Meet the carbon fins which disrupted the freediving world. A complete game-changer, preferred by the sport's deepest freedivers.
To build the ultimate carbon freediving fins for deep freedivers, we crafted every element with meticulous attention to detail for unequalled performance. That’s why we made sure that everything is in its place. Featuring a robust design, state-of-the-art materials and impeccable craftsmanship, the Alchemy V3 have helped some of the sport’s deepest men and women push their limits and stand on the podium.
These progressive blades feature a 23 degree angle and fit Pathos & Cetma (S-Wing) footpockets. They feature an extraordinary mirror finish on their front side and matt finish on the back. Their unique serial number tag is embedded into their lamination, ensuring the authenticity of your Alchemy product along with a hologram tamper-proof individually numbered tag on your warranty certificate document.
V3 feature the ultimate carbon layer positioning within each blade. Fifteen (15) layers of premium, EU-made, 100% carbon fiber, selected especially for deep sea applications, are positioned in an exceptional way, in order to offer an unbelievable bending profile, with the ultimate feedback, nerve, and speed. Having the first ever V shaped reinforcement layer that goes beyond the blade's angle, raw power comes straight from the beginning of each and every kick.
V3 are equipped with a groundbreaking pat. pending design, Hardtip™. Built in reverse order, we managed to get the blade's tip harder, and maximised efficiency by correcting the total bending profile, thus ensuring zero dead spots during immersion. While it doesn’t affect the blade's overall stiffness level, Hardtip™ kicks in when the fins start oscillating continuously during a diver's vertical movement, ensuring continuous power transition without energy loss.
V3 are manufactured in compliance with the most demanding standards in constant ambient temperature and humidity. 45 tons of total pressure combined with vacuum assistance (VRTM) and 12 hours post curing in temperatures controlled through PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) with a deviation of less than ± 0,1°C.
V3 blades end in a dolphin tail shape (D.Tail). This shape gives the best performance results, based on hydrodynamics studies (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute / T. Wei) and tests made in C.F.D. software (Computational Fluid Dynamics). The dolphin tail shaped ending provides maximum thrust with the least possible energy consumption.
Our 100% silicone hydrodynamic water rails have been designed in a three-dimensional (3D) CAD environment and are produced in the United Kingdom by a high end silicone production facility. Trials and studies in C.F.D. software showed that Alchemy water rails detain and drive the water on the blade, without losing their shape, even in the toughest conditions. Even in the limit bend of the blade, the water rail retains its shape, drives the water from the beginning of the stroke and provides immediate response to the diver's moves. Compared to rubber, silicone is far superior when it comes to strength and shape maintenance under extreme conditions.
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Alchemy fins/blades are produced upon ordering. We do not keep them in stock. Lead time may vary from 5 to 20 working days, depending on work load. Normal lead time is 10 working days. Please be sure to contact us in order to know the waiting time before you place your order.
If you purchase blades with footpockets from our online shop, you will receive a fully assembled pair of fins, ready to use. However, if you only order blades and plan to attach them to footpockets yourself, please keep the following points in mind:
Please reach out to us if you have any further questions or concerns.
* Measures taken in lab conditions @ 25°C temperature, 55% relative humidity, 1013hPa pressure.
United States
Verified Buyer
25/11/2020
I never thought a piece of gear would change my dives so drastically, but it did. The alchemy fins even when compared to other carbon fins are just superior, the finish and comfort it is just incredible. I do freediving and spearfishing, and for both it has fit the task. I am 205 lbs and with a medium stiffness I've found the proper balance. Definetely I'll be a costumer for years to come !!!!
Japan
Verified Buyer
27/11/2020
The carbon is very light and you can swim in the water very comfortably. The comfort is also the best that can not be compared with the ones so far!
Norway
Verified Buyer
30/11/2020
I bought the V3 as my 1st set of fins, and they have performed really well for me, for over 5 years now. My PATHOS foot pocket is a bit too stiff to use without socks. But all in all I’m very happy with the product.
Australia
Verified Buyer
02/12/2020
I absolutely Love my V3 soft Alchemy blades. I first tried them when I was going through my Freedive Instructor Training and compared to other blades which students and Instructors were using these were by far everyone’s first choice and mine. They’re light, durable and every kick feels like you’re cutting through butter. I use them for all aspects of Freediving which involve Spearfishing, Teaching, UW-Photo and even at my work which involves swimming with Whale Sharks (they’re really fast sometimes!
South Korea
Verified Buyer
27/11/2020
I am very satisfied with the good quality of Alchemy.
United States
Verified Buyer
29/11/2020
I’m extremely pleased with these lightweight, high performance freediving fins! I’ve traveled halfway across the world with them from Hawaii, to Mexico and to the Bahamas. Made to perfection with only the highest quality of materials I couldn’t imagine doing my dives without them.
Spain
Verified Buyer
30/11/2020
Although I have a few pairs of carbon fins, the v3s are without doubt my main pair. I use them for teaching, training, fun dives etc, so they’re extremely versatile. The blade is extremely light and responsive and they make the return journey on any dive a real pleasure!
Indonesia
Verified Buyer
31/03/2021
I love the fin blades, they are incredibly light and the design is super cool.
Greece
Verified Buyer
08/12/2020
I love them. Thank you!