Baller Justin_C Posted July 16, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2019 DISCLAIMER: This is not a "which one is better" I have been watching the many reviews and discussion surrounding these two fins for a while now and I believe that both have been on the market long enough to be able to offer some valid comparisons. On a personal note, I am curious about buying one of these fins, as are many others I would presume. To avoid reading through many different threads and comparing information, I thought it might be nice to keep it all in one spot. Both fins seem to have excellent support directly from their creators right here on this site which is awesome! General consensus seems to be that both are an improvement over stock fins. Both fins should fit on pretty well every brand of ski. As I have not tried the fins personally, I can only go off of what others and the developers themselves are saying. Whisper fin seems to be a great choice for people not as comfortable with tuning their own skis but want to be able to dial their ski in accurately and consistently. Possibly better for skiers -28 and longer? CG Fin is $100 cheaper and is specific to stance. If you are going to claim one to be better than another, please offer your explanation as to why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted July 16, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2019 I was told by two very high end skiers that the CG immediately had them putting up big scores but was hard on the body causing a lot of soreness the day after. They also said that in contrast the Whisper fin was easier on the body than the stock fin (and the CG). They both felt that the Whisper fin had a ton of potential and preferred it. Both are on the Whisper fin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jayski Posted July 16, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2019 I guess Whitney, Drew, Neilly, Chad Scott, Chet Raley, Jmac, Dodd, Freddy, Nate (tying WR's multiple times in practice behind Chad) and a host of other elite skiers are not very good at adjusting their fins so they chose the Whisperfin... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted July 16, 2019 Administrators Share Posted July 16, 2019 It's like comparing Star Wars to Star Trek. They are complete different approaches and methodologies. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimbrake Posted July 16, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2019 @Jordan - that's interesting. I had the opposite experience. I started this season on a CG fin on my 67 Evo because I was using that fin late last year. Switched to the WF and started going through the bindings-forward, fin-smaller progression and got sore as s--t. Felt like soreness was more due to having a LOT of ski in the water than the fin. Moved bindings back to where I like them (as far back as I can get them on my plate) and was OK with the WF. Have since switched back to the CG and am gradually working out of my constant soreness. I like both fins. Right now I feel like I have better "drive" with the CG. Will probably go back to the WF at some point to compare again. Like all new equipment, you lose the "new feel" (aka honeymoon) after a while and it just feels normal. Disclaimer: I'm not a "very high end skier". I'm a 35 hack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Justin_C Posted July 16, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted July 16, 2019 @jayski Not at all what I was implying. I was saying that the way @SkiJay developed his system of dialing in your ski does not need any specific tools (i.e. 8" callipers) and can be done, more or less by following a set formula. Many average Joe's would find this easier than getting measurements down to the .xxx". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Justin_C Posted July 16, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted July 16, 2019 @Horton While I don't know much about either, I'm sure there are many discussions on the differences and similarities (if there are any) of both franchises. May the force live long and prosper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted July 16, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted July 16, 2019 @Justin_C Oh man, now BOTH universes hate you. As a precaution, you probably better stay out of space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Steven_Haines Posted July 16, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2019 @Jordan, I’m on the CG fin and I’ve found that it’s a lot easier on the body compared to the stock fin. Also the driver has noticed that I’m quite a smoother on the CG. Just my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jayski Posted July 16, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2019 @Horton Captain Kirk everyday... but only with William Shatner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller coach3 Posted July 17, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 17, 2019 does the CG fin fit in a Radar or too thick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Steven_Haines Posted July 17, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 17, 2019 @coach3, I had my CG in my old green vapor before I switched over to the EVO. Should fit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Johnson Posted July 17, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 17, 2019 Had both the CG and WF on 2 Vapors. On one I had to loosen the screws that hold the fin block to the ski to get it in initially but worked fine after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Justin_C Posted July 17, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted July 17, 2019 @Ed_Johnson what did you think of them both on the vapor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Johnson Posted July 17, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 17, 2019 Both improved performance over the stock fin. CG improves every aspect of the ski and easiest for practice, with a HUGE sweet spot. But the WF will give you balls out performance when set up right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PacMan Posted July 18, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 18, 2019 Really good idea to start this topic. I have been curious of what the community has thought of these two fins and how they each have changed the performance of the skiers using them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jaypro Posted July 18, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 18, 2019 I put the CG classic on My HO Syndicate Omni and it really seemed to smooth out my offiside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighAltitude Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Well at least it's not another Mastercraft versus Nautique thread so it's got that going for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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