We tried it in the sea and in the pool and were surprised by the care with which it is made. Small and light (just 16 grams) it is certainly at the top of category
Filippo Carletti
Over the years, Cetma Composites has accustomed us to very high-level products, fins and monofins in particular, but the new Double C nose clip has also proven to be truly top-notch.I await him by bombarding Michele Giurgola with calls, who patiently answers me and in the end, somehow, manages to also excel in deliveries, making me deliver for the second time the small package that had lost its way.The packaging is that of jewellery. Necklaces with precious stones and rings studded with diamonds. Great treasures and, therefore, high-level freediving nose clippers! The black chest finished with golden writing opens almost by itself. And by tightening the base of the case you can access the product. The color and shapes immediately remind me of a racing car, a Lamborghini comes to mind, of which it recalls the bright colours. The style remains faithful to the line of the fins, between the sea and dolphins, where the curves develop from the central bar up to the double C which corresponds to the felt.Easy to handle and with a refined appearance, it has a color that certainly stands out on the various pool bottoms. At first impression it seems smaller than the others. Perhaps also because of the material: an ultra-light aluminum alloy for aeronautical use. However, the dimensions are contained: 23x45x29.5 millimeters, weighing just 16 grams.The rigid body is numerically controlled and this occurs starting from a single monolithic metal block, treated in depth with a chemical anodization process (50 micron thickness) which guarantees its opaque appearance over time.The felt pads are of the correct size and perfect for all nose types (even the most problematic ones!), ensuring an excellent grip, without feeling that annoying sensation of tight skin.The felt bar is not equipped with teeth to facilitate adjustment and the practical lace to put around the neck is thin but resistant, and passes through a small hole in the central bar.The Double C is sold with a one-year warranty and promises to satisfy all those who are not lovers of holding their hand to their nose, while those envious of handsfree and lovers of continuous compensation can breathe a sigh of relief. Finally a comfortable and functional nose clipper.In the waterNever, in all sincerity, had I found a nose clip that was also functional for my nose, which is not exactly French...While I mentally prepare to find the right position for it with various attempts, I enter the sea, atoll on my shoulder, towards a depth of at least 20 metres, to try a mouthfill that will accompany me from the surface to the bottom.The sensitivity when applying it is really good. I can immediately feel my nostrils being closed, without however bringing with me that nuisance of tingling, pain or irritation that occurs whenever a nose clip is tightened too much.The grip leaves no doubts and allows dives in peace, with the certainty that its positioning will not create unpleasant unexpected events on the descent, with annoying movements, leakage of bubbles or various grimaces in the clumsy attempt not to lose grip when it closes.The same happens during some sessions in the pool, where I had the opportunity to calmly test the Double C. ConclusionsIf freediving means efficiency and bringing maximum attention to every gesture and every effort, Cetma Composites certainly follows this philosophy, first idealizing and then designing and producing simple but extremely thoughtful equipment. Minimal because engineered for a "deeper" purpose.This is why for us the Double C nose clipper is a huge Yes, the demonstration that even an apparently simple accessory can be developed and improved in every facet. Just like they managed to do in the Apulian factory. Without neglecting aesthetics. The Double C, in fact, is really beautiful, with clean and bold lines at the same time.And the price? €79.90, but which goes down somewhat thanks to a series of discounts also applied on the company's website itself.