Hatch Carbon blades have revolutionized fin development. Manufactured by the experienced team at Carbonio GFT, Hatch Carbons offer superior flexibility, durability, and responsiveness for unequaled performance. The primary goal of Hatch Carbon fins is to reduce energy consumption while providing safety at high depths. The 22° angle between the foot-pocket and blade provides maximum propulsion.
The carbon used by GFT reduces the weight of the blades while providing high elasticity and absorption of energy. Rather than the traditional 'lay-up' or infusion methods, GFT utilizes pre-preg carbon fiber. Pre-preg is a more sophisticated and advanced process for carbon fiber production used for operationally critical parts in aerospace. Because the mechanical properties of fibers are greater than those of resins, the greater the volume of fibers compared to resin, the greater the mechanical properties will be. Using fabrics and fibers that are pre-impregnated with resin maximizes the ratio of carbon fiber to resin retaining more of its renowned properties.
Using the typical 'lay-up' process carbon fiber maintains approximately 30-40% of its mechanical properties associated with. While more complex, the infusion process only brings this number up to 55%. With the more refined process of pre-preg the ratio reaches 70%. In addition to the mechanical properties associated with pre-preg, the material is placed in a vacuum bag and heated to temperatures of 150- 180° under pressure. This process maximizes the strength of each fin—having steel as its only comparison—but with the advantage of significantly lower weight and flexibility. This comparison is not possible utilizing manual impregnation and cold curing methods.
With the superior stability offered by the addition of side water rails, Hatch Carbon by Carbonio GFT is an evolutionary leap in fin production having a raw feeling of strength with more lightness, more thrust, and more reaction.
Made in Italy by a team who has decades of experience in Aerospace, you can be assured that Hatch Carbon blades will surpass your expectations for carbon fiber performance.
Due to the unique design properties of both the Salvimar Delta One Foot Pocket and Hatch Carbon Fins, they are highly recommended to be used together as complete fins.
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