While it closely resembles the seawing nova, the seawing nova gorilla incorporates a special additive in its material, resulting in a stiffer and more responsive blade. This design enhances power and control for divers who prefer a firmer fin with greater feedback, and the stiffer blade allows for improved sculling, frog-kicking, and back-kicking (making it an excellent choice for technical divers). Additionally, the fin features a well-designed footplate with co-molded grip pads that enhance traction on slippery boat decks or dive ladders and a self-adjusting heel strap made from marine-grade bungee. A truly distinctive fin, the seawing nova gorilla has received numerous accolades since its launch, setting a high standard in dive fin design.