Probably the best plastic fin on the market at the moment. It feels like a carbon fibre fin. With the CETMA Lotus micro-composite polymer you get a fin at a price that is only slightly higher than other plastic fins, and you get the performance of a carbon fin.

The innovative CETMA Lotus micro-composite polymer from Italy: the properties of a carbon fin have been transferred to a plastic stereo fin in the best possible way.

• Medium stiffness, suitable for any weight, with powerful kick
• The micro-composite polymer in combination with the sophisticated stiffness distribution guarantees high performance
• Angle and stiffness distribution ensure maximum thrust in the pool and open water
• The fin blades are mounted on the S-WING CETMA feet. If you buy the LOTUS, you can retrofit it later with any CETMA fin blade without having to buy new foot sections.
• Designed, engineered and manufactured in Italy

In direct comparison with a Cabon fin, only minimal differences are noticeable: a cost-effective and long-term alternative for use in pools and open water!

Have you outgrown your plastic fins? Can you easily manage the 50 metre distance in the pool? Are you looking for a second pair of fins for your 5mm socks in winter? Do you have small feet and can't find a fin that fits? But spending over CHF 500 on a carbon fibre fin? They look nice, but the hobby budget doesn't allow for that much. With the Lotus micro-composite polymer, CETMA has hit the jackpot: The performance and feel of a carbon fin transferred to a plastic fin.

I tested the Lotus in direct comparison with the CETMA Mantra CWT Competition, one of the best carbon fins: Yes, the CWT Competition tracks a touch better than the Lotus. The Lotus is in no way inferior to its big sister in terms of performance and lightness. And the fin can score points when turning and when your diving partner is standing on your feet again: The plastic fin blade is also forgiving of a slightly rougher treatment.

The sizes are tight compared to the foot sections of the Mares Razor/Mares Razor Pro. With 3mm or 5mm socks, go one size up from your actual shoe size. So if you have a shoe size 44, choose 45/46 for the CETMA Lotus.