Name: SPORT Short Bifins 3 Carbon
Brand: Molchanovs
SKU: SportSBL3C
Price: 435.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Introducing the newest version of the shorties - the SPORT Short Bifins 3 Carbon, designed for instructors, underwater photographers, shorter freedivers, and frequent travelers who want fins for recreational fun diving. The SPORT Short Bifins 3 Carbon features a lightweight and responsive short carbon blade that is easy to assemble/ disassemble and even easier to travel with. Anatomical silicone foot pockets ensure comfort, while rigid stabilizers offer precise control over each kick. An innovative foot pocket attachment maximizes power with every movement, enhancing overall performance.

Updated carbon blade
100% premium carbon fiber blades feel featherlight in the water and give you more spring with each kick. Now with an updated blade-layering pattern and size-graded stiffness to match blade length with resistance - soft blades are a little shorter for maneuverability and stiffer blades are longer for more balanced propulsion.

Compact size
A smaller blade allows you to move more easily in water, making these shorties ideal for instructor work, underwater photography, fun divers, and shorter freedivers.

Effortless travel
Finally, a pair of bifins that fits into your average-sized check-in luggage or backpack! No disassembly is required, making this pair of shorties a true travel companion.

Innovative foot pocket attachment
The shape and attachment of the foot pocket to the blade creates a unique energy transfer system. With each kick, the silicone under the upper mounting plate compresses, sending an energetic transfer of force from foot to blade. The placement of the foot pocket also fixes your toes around the blade angle, streamlining every kick.

Easy assembly
Assembling the foot pockets to the blades takes only minutes, making it easier than ever to switch to a new pair of foot pockets or upgrade to a new blade

Minimalistic design
The new design is sporty and fierce while keeping the signature Molchanovs minimalism and style! Carbon blades are black - choose from 5 bold accent colors.

Details and materials

◦ Materials:

100% carbon fiber
Hypoallergenic and UV-resistant silicone
Plastic mounting plates to mount the blade

◦ SPORT Silicone Foot Pockets:

Hypoallergenic and UV-resistant silicone
Open-heel design for maximum ankle flexibility
Anatomical shape of the heel strap for maximum support and a comfortable fit
Arch support for optimal foot positioning
Unique attachment system for additional support and better energy transfer from foot to blade
Rigid stabilizers for full control over each kick and movement

Technical specifications

◦ Stiffnesses:

Soft
Medium

◦ Foot Pocket Angle: 28°
◦ Blade Length:

Soft: 55cm (216.5in)
Medium: 57cm (224.4in)

◦ Blade Width:

Soft: 19cm (74.8in)
Medium: 20cm (78.7in)

◦ Weight:

SPORT Short Bifins 3 with Soft Blades: 1.39kg - 1.65kg (depending on foot pocket size)
SPORT Short Bifins 3 with Medium Blades: 1.44kg - 1.7kg (depending on foot pocket size)

◦ Sizes:

34 - 35
36 - 37
38 - 39
40 - 41
42 - 43
44 - 45

◦ SPORT Silicone Foot Pocket Color: Black
◦ Blade Accent Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold, and Pink

These instructions are for assembling the SPORT Silicone Foot Pockets to the SPORT Short Bifins 3 Carbon Blade.

Materials required for assembly

Molchanovs left and right short carbon blades
Left and right SPORT Silicone Foot Pockets
2 screws for each foot pocket (4 total)
Upper and lower mounting plates
Phillips head screwdriver

Assembly instructions

Match the left and right foot pocket with the corresponding blade (marked on the back side of each blade).
Insert the blade gently into the slot at the front of the foot pocket and through the side reinforcements, verifying it is inserted correctly and slides in smoothly without force.
Align the blade by carefully adjusting its position until the blade’s mounting holes match with those on the foot pocket.
Position the upper mounting plate over the toe section of the foot pocket, verifying it fits into the provided space.
Begin hand-threading the screws into the holes of the lower mounting plate.
Place the lower mounting plate over the blade, aligning it with the upper mounting plate and the holes. Tighten the screws in a clockwise direction using a Phillips head screwdriver with an even distribution of pressure.
CAUTION: Secure the screws firmly, but avoid over-tightening which could strip the threads or damage the blade. Stop when you feel moderate resistance.

Video Assembly

All equipment should be rinsed in fresh water after use and placed out of direct sunlight and heat. Do not place heavy objects on top of the blades and avoid placing the bifins near sharp objects. For more information, please see how to care for your freediving bifins and monofin here. Additionally, see how to travel with your bifins and monofin here.

A 1-year limited warranty applies. Please note that defects or damage to the equipment caused by improper/incorrect use or insufficient/improper maintenance and product care will render our warranty policy null and void.

Production time

If the product is currently in stock, it will be sent out to you within 2 - 5 business days. If the product is out of stock, we will contact you by e-mail to inform you about possible delays. If you order this product along with another product that has a longer production time, your entire order will be shipped with all of the items together once the product with the longest production time is ready.

Shipping and returns

See the Shipping and Returns section of the FAQ here.