David Wilson
Contributor
Hi, Marc, I have both versions in front of me, but sadly I haven't been able to compare them in the water recently for obvious reasons. I was advised to get the Hard version first for the power its relative stiffness delivered and the blades certainly seem unyielding as I flex them now. They do seem most suitable for short high-speed sprints and would be tiring on the legs if deployed for longer distances.
My white regular Mews have a medium rigidity, much easier to flex but still stiff enough to provide sufficient thrust. I can't give an opinion on the third version, Soft Mews, as I've never tried them. The regular Mews may provide you with a reasonable compromise between stiffness and elasticity, but as I always write when I talk about fins, fin choice is a highly subjective matter and whatever will delight one user with its power, manoeuvrability, endurance and comfort is bound to be anathema to another with different swimming styles and preferences.
Good luck when making your selection!
My white regular Mews have a medium rigidity, much easier to flex but still stiff enough to provide sufficient thrust. I can't give an opinion on the third version, Soft Mews, as I've never tried them. The regular Mews may provide you with a reasonable compromise between stiffness and elasticity, but as I always write when I talk about fins, fin choice is a highly subjective matter and whatever will delight one user with its power, manoeuvrability, endurance and comfort is bound to be anathema to another with different swimming styles and preferences.
Good luck when making your selection!
